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The timeless style of classic 'Old New York' sets the stage for an unforgettable experience in one of Manhattan?s most desirable neighborhoods. The Hotel Elysée is located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan on East 54th Street between Madison and Park Avenues. Within walking distance to Central Park, Rockefeller Center, MoMa, Fifth Avenue and some of the City?s most elegant shopping, cultural and dining destinations. Guests of the Hotel enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, cookies and fresh fruit available all day, as well as deluxe European-style breakfast served each morning and a wine & cheese reception every weekday evening from 5p.m.-8 p.m. in the relaxing Club Room. Complimentary high speed wireless internet access is also available throughout the hotel and complimentary passes to New York Sports Club are available for all guests. With the romantic ambiance and gracious service of a private country inn, the Hotel Elysée is consistently acclaimed as one of the city?s best loved hotels. As the home of the world famous Monkey Bar, Hotel Elysée was once a playground for the rich and eccentric and has been the permanent New York City address of many movie stars, artists, writers and intellectuals over the years. Hotel Elysée was twice voted the most romantic hotel in New York by Citysearch, was named 'Best Small New York Hotel' by Travel & Leisure magazine and consistently ranks as one of the most popular Hotels in New York City by members of Tripadvisor.com. Hotel Elysée is a member of HKHotels.
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The Hotel Elysee offers its guests perhaps the most outstanding and desirable location in New York City. Situated on East 54th Street, it is within walking distance of many mid-town corporate headquarters, cultural landmarks such as the Museum of Modern Art, and some of the most outstanding restaurants and shops in New York. In addition to its amenities, one-of-a-kind guest rooms and beautiful appointments throughout, the Hotel Elys?e is unlike any other hotel in midtown Manhattan offering the comforts and services of a luxury hotel in a setting that has the charm and privacy of a beautiful country inn. The Hotel Elys?e features 87 meticulously renovated rooms, three junior suites, and eleven suites, many with terraces, kitchens or solariums - all with marble bathrooms. A vital part of the New York scene since the 1930s, the Hotel Elys?e has been home to privacy-seeking celebrities from the stage, screen and world of letters - including Tennessee Williams, Ava Gardner, Joe Dimaggio, Vladimir Horowitz, Marlon Brando, the Gish sisters, Dame Margot Fontayn, Harold Robbins, and many others. Conceived in 1926 as a European-style hotel for the carriage trade and named after an upscale French restaurant of the 1920's, the Hotel Elys?e still reflects the old-world charisma of that era. After its construction, the hotel quickly became a playground for the rich and eccentric; a perfect romping ground for movie stars, artists, writers and intellectuals. Still an oasis of grace and elegance in the vibrant heart of New York City, the Hotel Elys?e has preserved the intimacy with which it started but, at the same time, has nurtured a sense of modernity as time has progressed.
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The Hotel Elysee offers its guests perhaps the most outstanding and desirable location in New York City. Situated on East 54th Street, it is within walking distance of many mid-town corporate headquarters, cultural landmarks such as the Museum of Modern Art, and some of the most outstanding restaurants and shops in New York. In addition to its amenities, one-of-a-kind guest rooms and beautiful appointments throughout, the Hotel Elys is unlike any other hotel in midtown Manhattan offering the comforts and services of a luxury hotel in a setting that has the charm and privacy of a beautiful country inn. The Hotel Elys features 87 meticulously renovated rooms, three junior suites, and eleven suites, many with terraces, kitchens or solariums - all with marble bathrooms. A vital part of the New York scene since the 1930s, the Hotel Elys
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49 year old with a luxury budget, traveling for business
I was told that my room was quiet and had a nice "porch" on the back. In fact, room # 70 is next to the lift and quite loud. The "porch" was an enclosed room separated from the hotel room by a sliding glass door. The mini-bar was out there as well a
Hotel Elysee is in a great location,
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Posted Mar 22, 2008
Good
Hotel Elysee is in a great location, although we had quite alot of street noise (trucks) in the early hours of Saturday morning. The room was ample in size, clean and well maintained. The weekday predinner nibbles were a terrific complementary...
38 year old male with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
I have been coming to New York City every December for the past five years and have stayed at the Elysee every time. It's a fabulous experience! The location is perfect for getting around Manhattan. If you're like me and like to go shopping downtown but love seeing the museums uptown this is the perfect location. The staff was always generous, friendly, accommodating, and very knowledgeable of the city. I was recommended a few amazing places to have lunch and dinner all right in the neighborhood just a few blocks away. The rooms are amazing! Love the decor and find them more than spacious. I am barely in the room anyway... being in NEW YORK CITY I wanted to be out and about as much as possible. I love being in the Elysee so much I plan time to spend inside... whether that be in my room relaxing or in the club room with a coffee or wine and cheese. If you want to spend time in NYC and be able to get away from the hustle & bustle when you need to relax... the Elysee is definitely the place for you.
35 year old female with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
I love this hotel! The decor is charming; the service was excellent; and the rooms are lovely. I absolutely prefer the Elysee to any "big name" hotel in the city. I will definitely return.
64 year old female with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
Not what I Expected
Pluses - The location is very convenient for the sights of Manhattan. The complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres were good. The complimentary continental breakfast was average. Minuses - Not what one would expect for the price. I stayed a week with a group and we had rooms on various floors in the hotel. We looked at each other's rooms. Some were very small, all had extremely small bathrooms, some had no minibar. At least 3 rooms on each floor are next to the elevators and you can hear them at all times. I was surprised the soaps were never changed and they were getting thin by the end of the week. My radiator clanged, banged and gurgled loud enough to wake me a couple of times a night. I reported it and was told, the system is old nothing can be done about it. One of my friends had no heat for 2 nights because it took that long to fix a faulty thermostat. The hotel states they have a concierge service, but when I asked about the harbor tours, I was give a couple of brochures, one dated 2005, that was it. Service was at best mediocre. (Get used to opening the front doors yourself) Even if they cut the price in half, I would not go back.
63 year old female with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
Pluses - The location is very convenient for the sights of Manhattan. The complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres were good. The complimentary continental breakfast was average. Minuses - Not what one would expect for the price. I stayed a week with a group and we had rooms on various floors in the hotel. We looked at each other's rooms. Some were very small, all had extremely small bathrooms, some had no minibar. At least 3 rooms on each floor are next to the elevators and you can hear them at all times. I was surprised the soaps were never changed and they were getting thin by the end of the week. My radiator clanged, banged and gurgled loud enough to wake me a couple of times a night. I reported it and was told, the system is old nothing can be done about it. One of my friends had no heat for 2 nights because it took that long to fix a faulty thermostat. The hotel states they have a concierge service, but when I asked about the harbor tours, I was give a couple of brochures, one dated 2005, that was it. Service was at best mediocre. (Get used to opening the front doors yourself) Even if they cut the price in half, I would not go back.
Nice but don't be on the street
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Posted Oct 16, 2007
Good
We had a four night stay and the hotel is clean and the staff is nice. But if you stay on the street be prepared for multiple trash trucks throughout the night. Great Breakfast and free internet. Great location.
Beautiful rooms, excellent service
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Posted Aug 06, 2007
Excellent
What a charming little hotel! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. They made us feel right at home. We are telling all of our friends about the Hotel Elysee. It's our new favorite...
44 year old female with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
My friends and I spent a Friday and Saturday at the Hotel Elysee during New York City's Restaurant Week and had a fabulous time. The room, with two double beds, was spacious enough for three women and the hotel was centrally located to all of the restaurants where we were dining for Restaurant Week. Plus, great shopping was all just steps from the hotel! And we LOVED the bathroom amenities. The room was quiet and well-appointed and it was so nice to come back after shopping and relax in the Club Room with a glass of wine and some cheese. And then after our Broadway Show we came back and had tea and cookies! On Saturday morning, the complimentary Continental Breakfast was great -- as was the use of the free computer and printer in the Club Room. Plus the staff was so fabulous -- they cleaned out our coffee cups from the car when they valet parked it and the front desk clerk gave us directions to all the Sephora stores downtown. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to spend time in a great New York City hotel whether for business or pleasure!
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