Da Vinci Hotel

I was a little wary when I saw the place from the street -- not imposing! But the lobby was spacious and bright, the staff super friendly and helpful. I had a room on the first floor, on the interior, with a frosted window, so no view. Downside: somewhat dreary; upside: very quiet for mid-town. And surprisingly spacious (two double beds with room to move around). If you are looking for great location at an affordable price, this will work for you. If you want a concierge and all the bells and whistles of a fancy hotel stay, then look elsewhere in the area, and pay twice as much.

On the plus side: super location a short stroll from Columbus Circle, beautiful marble bathroom, basic comforts for a single guest, and no annoying TV in the lobby area where guests can eat a basic continental breakfast. On the negative side: no desk in my room, chair needed repair, broken chain-lock on door (though the deadbolt worked), creaking floor boards, and narrow hallways. I might stay here again, though I'd ask for a different room.

Pretty darn decent experience for the money. Some issues with fixtures etc but bathrooms pretty new, very friendly and helpful staff. Incredible deal and great location. Perfectly adequate for business trip or pleasure.

As a person who has stayed at many European style hotels, I really enjoyed staying here. It is upper midtown near Columbus Circle. I was dropped off by shuttle and was informed by the hotel staff that my room was ready, at 11:00 am. I was able to drop off my bags and start my day. The room first floor was though noisy at night with people coming in I was able to sleep. The shampoo conditioner items were fine. The room is more spacious than other hotels I have stayed. A downside is that I had a small window that opened up in and service, airconditon work area, so the room is dark. But then you are to staying for hanging outin your room all day. Joey G restaurant gives a 20% discount to people stayign at the hotel. I tried them the fist night very night place with good food. There is an India restaurant next door as well that was very good. The coffee supplied I think was on par with A few coffee places near by. I would stay here again as most of my adventures were lower manhattan. Though with Columbus Circle being right near by I was able to get to the Bronx no problem via Columbus circle connection.

Was impressed by the room size despite low cost. It was very clean and I was satisfied with nearly everything. There was a fridge!

The room was clean, the staff very friendly, location great. I'll come back soon!

Very nice rooms, perfect location a bit poor breakfast but it's ok.

I loved my stay at the hotel. It is a small European-style hotel, very clean and very nice employees. The location is perfect. The restaurant charm me. If I return to New York I would not hesitate in staying there. They have an A +. Cynthia Ilarraza (Puerto Rico)

My significant other and I stayed here in a room next to our good friends from college during an NYC weekend of film-festival-going and shopping. The hotel location was perfect for getting to Lincoln Center and Times Square on foot. As others have mentioned, the rooms were a bit small, but if you've traveled in Europe and didn't have a problem with room size there, you won't have a problem with it here. We were only in our room to sleep, and both rooms were clean and basically comfortable. We were very happy with the value of the hotel in this location and would stay again.

I really enjoyed this hotel; a great bargain for the money, great location, clean and charming.