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Reviews of The Westin New York Grand Central 4 stars

212 East 42nd Street, Murray Hill, New York, NY 10017, United States

#195 of 410 hotels in New York

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 626 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional King Room - Hearing Accessible
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bar closed too early

    Great stay nice hotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Despite being a bit disgruntled about the whole voucher issue, I would consider staying there again as the location was
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King, Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only issue I had was with the breakfast. Booking.com indicated a there was a daily voucher for 2 breakfast along with other items. In fact, there was only a voucher for one breakfast which was awkward when there were two of us. I didn’t understand why I had to spend an extra $30 a day for items that were not going to be used. I will say, the breakfast that I ate alone was really nice. I kept the voucher if you want to see their wording.

    Fantastic location, comfortable room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Traditional Double, Guest room, 2 Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price is high

    Nice and friendly staffs in the hotel

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location, hotel, and experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double, Guest room, 2 Double
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No microwave on the property.

    The location was perfect! Not in the heart of everything but close to Grand Central and that made travel through the city easy. The restaurant was wonderful and staff were always helpful and attentive. My only issue is there was not a microwave on the property. Heating up takeout for a late night snack would have been such a bonus.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    Would stay there again if the price was right
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King, Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price was expensive and the only way I could shorted the stay was to cancel and rebook (called hotel who said i had to speak to booking.com but booking did nothing. I would have moved hotels but was traveling with a group). This ended up costing MORE than the original price. H

    Location and room were excellent. Staff very friendly

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Ideal location, nice staff, clean rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Traditional Double, Guest room, 2 Double
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We loved the hotel, the lobby was not as big as we had hoped, more facilites perhaps would work better.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double, Guest room, 2 Double
    • Stayed 1 night

    The restaurant for breakfast was too crowded. Need improvement.

    The location was great.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    9.0
    Perfect place to stay in Manhattan!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Traditional Double Room with Two Double Beds - Hearing Accessible
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I come to NYC 5 to 6 times a year and I always stay here. Great location and great for work and fun. I love the activity in the lobby and the breakfast place.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    7.0
    Nice place
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King, Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no sound proof Kind of expensive

    Nice people Clean hotel Delicious breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    perfect for girls weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Traditional Double Room with Two Double Beds - Hearing Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    clean, bright, nice lobby, bar, staff great

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    8.0
    Hope to be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Traditional Double, Guest room, 2 Double
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Seemed strange having breakfast in lobby. Not much seating if you wanted to just chill & was very busy, but didn’t take from our stay. Not a dislike, more of an observation.

    Breakfast was great. Staff very friendly. Had great view of Chrysler Building up the street & down to water to right, to watch the sun rise. Much appreciated, as was a special visit after 35 years for my husband & first visit for my two daughters. Hotel left a note & wine, cookies & cheese in our room & we were so thankful for this thoughtful gesture. The beds were super comfortable which was welcome after long days sightseeing. Plenty of towels and replaced every evening when we returned. So glad we stayed & wouldn’t hesitate to return.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    9.0
    Great location in quieter neighborhood in Manhattan
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double, Guest room, 2 Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Waiting for Elevator ride gets very slow during peak hours. Waiting can get >10mins. The room phone is not working . Looked like the cord was pulled out. Phone not throughly clean .some dust settled on it.

    Location is in quieter neighborhood in Manhattan. Close to grand central station. Walking distance to city center. Shopping and restaurants nearby. Spacious room. Comfortable bed and pillows.easy check-in and check-out Breakfast is not free.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    9.0
    5stars overall
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double, Guest room, 2 Double
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bills in bar and food area include service charges however when you get the bill it shows a separate charge for gratuity which is a double tip if your willing to give it

    Excellent hotel in great location. All services were top class

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    7.0
    It was great but the bed firmness needs improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King, Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed is way too soft and caused back pain for a week.

    Breakfast was great but why are drinks not self serviced

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    7.0
    They stay was good, the cleanness could have been better. the staff was well trained.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional King Room - Hearing Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night

    The sheet had a stain, I didn't bother telling the front desk. The room also had a mildew smell

    The Ambiance was nice., Staff was well trained. I would stay here again the price was good but the location not the best.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    9.0
    The staff were very helpful from the start. Skarly checked us in and was very helpful and also gave us a complementary b
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Traditional Double, Guest room, 2 Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The closeness to everywhere and very nice and comfortable hotel

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    8.0
    Nice place for a weekend away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional King Room - Hearing Accessible
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Quick elevators and friendly staff. Our room had a really comfortable bed. The bathroom could use an update.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    7.0
    Great location, mediocre service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King, Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The front desk, in general, was very unhelpful. I understand it was a busy time of year, but there were 3 separate occasions where my party requested something and were rather rudely brushed off. Biggest problem though, was the lack of sheets for the pull out and the fact that they were never brought. I ended up tracking down a cleaning person the next morning, but despite calling the front desk 3 separate times they were never sent up and my friend had to sleep on the pull out with no sheets or blankets. Honestly, I expected more from a Westin.

    The location was wonderful. I had a generally good interaction with the concierge and bartenders. It was very clean and well kept.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    8.0
    A very good location and extremely nice staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King, Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing during my stay

    The location is very convenient. The staff extremely professional and welcoming, particularly the reception staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King, Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The elevators are kind of outdated and crowded most of the time

    Fantastic Location. Room was great.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Traditional Double, Guest room, 2 Double
    • Stayed 4 nights

    no microwave in the whole building. Storage was free but was requested a lot of tips.

    The cleaning is great and the location is fantastic, like 2 minute walk from the subway station. The bus is super convenient too.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    7.0
    Good location. Slow elevator.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King, Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Worst elevator experience ever at a large hotel. They are too small and too few and you have to wait 10-15 minutes for one with any space at all. Not sure how this can be rectified, but be warned. We were given free breakfast cards, but the wait to be seated was long. I have never experienced anything like it. My very pregnant daughter asked for a coffee and an orange juice and was told my the hostess that we only received one drink per breakfast card and when my daughter froze and then just said she didn’t want either, the hostess was rude and walked away and never returned. I went to the small coffee bar in the lobby and to buy her an orange juice instead and the barista there gave it to me for free. I left them a big tip. Other than the elevator and breakfast experience, it was a lovely stay, but we most likely won’t stay here again. With so many options in the city, we will seek out something else next time.

    Staff at the front desk was great! Our room was upgraded to one with a lovely view of the city.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    9.0
    great for one night...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional King, Guest room, 1 King
    • Stayed 1 night

    too busy in the morning in the lobby.. needed more cleanliness...

    great, the westin was great for one night

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double, Guest room, 2 Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like to thank Thomas at the reception counter for his excellent service

    Stayed in January 2024

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