Very pleasantly surprised.I got a great deal on priceline at $86./nt and I thought a HI express would be very plain.
The staff was very nice.The rooms are nice very neat and clean and classy,a little small but typical for NYC.
They also have 3 computers with FREE internet for guest use downstairs.

My mother and I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express Madison Square Garden, and we enjoyed it. We didn't have the greatest view or the largest room, but then again, we were only looking for a place to sleep since we were out so much. We were only two blocks from Penn Station...which was great since we went into Brooklyn several times during our stay.

We also enjoyed the free breakfast (although it was a madhouse each morning) because that cut down on expenses for us. There were even snacks, coffee, and tea waiting for us in the lobby when we returned each night!

The only complaint I have is that there were a group of high school kids that stayed on our floor one night. They were loud and obnoxious...but that had more to do with the kids than the hotel.

All in all, I would stay again!

My mom and I stayed here for a 3 night weekend. We found it to be a very nice place to stay. We only paid about $140 a night, so considering that, it was a great place for the money. The staff was quite icy and tried to put us in the worst room possible because we booked on priceline. I had to beg for a non-smoking room. But, once we got to our room, it was a decent size for NYC and very clean. The beds were very comfy and the bathroom was nice too. It is located only a couple of minutes walk to the #1 subway line. The breakfast was good for a continental. I would stay here again if the price was right.

My husband and I arrived on a red eye from the West Coast at around 8 in the morning, and not only did they find us a room to freshen up, but they had breakfast waiting and free!

Granted, it is not the best breakfast you have ever eaten, but it is free (or included in the room price if you want to look at it that way) and very convenient. In addition to a large selction of muffins, rolls and pastries, they serve cereals, juices, toast, bagels & cream cheese, and some hot items every day - scrambled egg or omlet, bacon or sausage. I prefer bagel or cereal to the hot stuff.

Our room was lovely, small as all New York rooms are, but clean and comfortable. We had a jacuzzi tub which was wonderful after a long day walking around in the cold city.

The hotel is close to Penn Station and so with a short walk, you can get anywhere on the subway or buses - buy a metro card. Free use of computers in the basement for checking out restaurants or tourist info. Everything we needed was taken care of quickly and courteously.

I would definitely stay here again!