Free breakfast with hot and cold items included in the room
rate
Empire State Building views from some rooms
Modern rooms with soothing neutral color palettes and Bath & Body Works amenities
Small but modern fitness center
Three-computer lobby business station with printer
Pet-friendly, allowing up to two dogs per room (for a fee)
Outdoor terrace with patio tables
Choice of soft or firm pillows
Free Wi-Fi
Guests have to wait for two (slow) elevators
Some of the rooms are small with little space between the
walls and beds
Hallways are narrow with little space between entry doors
Breakfast can become crowded
Small armoires instead of closets
No private public spaces to read or meet
No restaurant or bar on site
No on-site parking
Set in the heart of Manhattan's Fashion District, the
Holiday Inn Express is a 135-room mid-range hotel with small but tidy rooms
that feature a modern design and a cohesive, calming color palette. The central
location in Midtown is ideal for tourists and business travelers. Shopping at
Macy's flagship store, Times Square, Madison Square Garden, and the Empire
State Building are all within a 10-minute walk. The nearby Nyma is often a bit cheaper, but not quite as modern; for a location closer to Times Square, it might be worth comparing rates with the slightly more upscale (but sometimes cheaper) Novotel.
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Scene
Busy, branded hotel with modern style, ideal for budget-minded tourists and business travelers
The busy lobby of the Holiday Inn Express buzzes with guests
toting shopping bags from Macy's, H&M, and Lord and Taylor and anxiously waiting by
the elevator to drop off their goods in their rooms before heading out again. The hotel, located in New York's Fashion District, is walking
distance to a slew of branded stores (Tommy Hilfiger, Sephora, and Uniqlo),
making it easy to make trips back and forth. The
hotel doesn't offer much space outside of the guest rooms to lounge or relax,
but guests who stay at this hotel are clearly here to explore the city. After
fueling themselves with various basic breakfast items and beverages at the free
buffet, they are out the door. Major tourist attractions, including the Empire
State Building and Times Square, lie in every direction and are all within
walking distance. Front desk attendants are at the ready to assist guests with directions and recommendations. There's also a kiosk for booking airport transportation and a lobby business area with three computers and a printer -- ideal for researching restaurants, making reservations, and printing out boarding passes.
Location
On a busy block in Midtown's Fashion District, close to Macy's, the Empire State Building, and Times Square
Fronted by an outdoor terrace bordered by a neat row of boxwood and flowers, the hotel's tidy exterior is contrasted by a sign-heavy Irish pub across the street. The somewhat busy block harbors a variety of businesses, including a
ballroom dancing studio, a Peruvian rotisserie, a church, a nightclub, and
upscale steakhouse Keen's. Set in the heart of the Fashion District, the hotel
is less than a 10-minute walk to key Manhattan sights including the Empire State
Building, Times Square, and Madison Square Garden.- 45-minute drive to JFK International Airport
Rooms
Modern and tidy with well-sized furniture, soothing color palettes, and a choice of pillows
The rooms at the Holiday Inn Express are a notch above what
you'd expect from a budget-branded chain hotel. Neutral color palettes mix with
subtle colors, such as striped window treatments in brown, taupe, and moss green.
The furniture is a cohesive collection finished in dark brown laminate,
including headboards with tufted leather and working desks with the necessary charging
plugs and ergonomic chairs. The hotel features rooms with either two doubles or
one king-sized bed spread along 19 floors, some with views of the Empire State Building.Deluxe Double Rooms are the most
spacious with two separate seating nooks separated by a clever storage unit.
Smaller Standard Rooms, especially those with two double beds, are tight on
space -- with beds near the windows bumping up against the air conditioning
units. Added amenities include tiny coffeemakers, wall-mounted flat
screen TVs, and sleek reading lamps. Bathrooms are small but adequately
finished with marble vanities, glass-enclosed stall showers, and wallpaper
printed with tiny aspen leaves. Plenty of white towels and Bath and Body Works
amenities complete the space.
Features
Great midtown location with competitive rates, free buffet breakfast, and a lobby business station
The hotel's location is perhaps its greatest feature, yet the
budget-minded express hotel also offers a three-computer business station in
the well-lit lobby, a small fitness center with modern Pro-Form equipment, and
a free breakfast buffet served in a large dining space and an adjoining atrium room.
