Hotel Beacon
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_States--NY/New_York/Hotel_Beacon.h161822/
Hotel Overview
Great location / Excellent staff
Kudos to the front desk staff for finding a room for 5 women first timers to New York City when our...
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- RPO219
- May 21, 2012
Peace and quiet in New York
Still a great find. When you have finished with the crowds come back to the Beacon for a relaxing...
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- Max007
- May 16, 2013
Hotel Beacon Rooms
- King Suite
- This suite consists of a separate living room and bedroom with one king bed in the bedroom. Your living room features a foldout queen sleep sofa. Each area has it's own "heat pump" allowing for your personal temperature control. Ensuite marble bathroom, hair dryer and deluxe bath amenities. AM/FM alarm clock radio with IPOD docking station. Wireless Internet access (fee charge). Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. 32" Flat panel TV in both living room and bedroom. Access to Pay Per Vue movie menu. Full kitchen including refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave oven, tea kettle, coffee maker, taoster, crockery/cutlery and essential pots and pans. Digital telephones with modem/data port connections. Voice mail. Video player/DVD available on request. Auto dead bolt electronic locks.
- Suite Delux
- This suite consists of a separate living room and bedroom with two double beds in the bedroom. Your living room features a foldout queen sleep sofa. Each area has it's own "heat pump" allowing for your personal temperature control. Ensuite marble bathroom, hair dryer and deluxe bath amenities. AM/FM alarm clock radio with IPOD docking station. Wireless Internet access (fee charge). Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. 32" Flat panel TV in both living room and bedroom. Access to Pay Per Vue movie menu. Full kitchen including refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave oven, tea kettle, coffee maker, taoster, crockery/cutlery and essential pots and pans. Digital telephones with modem/data port connections. Voice mail. Video player/DVD available on request. Auto dead bolt electronic locks.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- Airport shuttle
- General
- Concierge
- Activities
- Health club
- Services
- Business center
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- Area served
- New York.
- Nearby airports
- John F. Kennedy International Airport. LaGuardia International Airport. Newark (NJ) International Airport.
- Area description
- The Hotel Beacon is located in the Upper West Side, one of New Yorks most prestigious and desirable neighborhoods. With a different Manhattan view from every side, rooms either overlook Broadway and the Hudson River to the west, Amsterdam Ave and Central Park to the east, or the bright lights of midtown to the south.
Nearby points of interest
- Verdi Square: 0.1 mi
- Septuagesimo Uno: 0.2 mi
- Sherman Square: 0.2 mi
- Henry Luce Nature Observatory: 0.3 mi
- American Museum of Natural History: 0.4 mi
- New York Historical Society: 0.4 mi
- Richard Tucker Square: 0.4 mi
- Children's Museum of Manhattan: 0.4 mi
- Rose Center for Earth and Space: 0.4 mi
- School of American Ballet: 0.5 mi
- The Juilliard School: 0.5 mi
- Beresford: 0.5 mi
- Lincoln Square: 0.5 mi
- Vivian Beaumont Theater: 0.5 mi
- Metropolitan Opera: 0.6 mi
- Verdi Square: 0.1 mi
- Septuagesimo Uno: 0.2 mi
- Sherman Square: 0.2 mi
- Henry Luce Nature Observatory: 0.3 mi
- American Museum of Natural History: 0.4 mi
- New York Historical Society: 0.4 mi
- Richard Tucker Square: 0.4 mi
- Children's Museum of Manhattan: 0.4 mi
- Rose Center for Earth and Space: 0.4 mi
- School of American Ballet: 0.5 mi
- The Juilliard School: 0.5 mi
- Beresford: 0.5 mi
- Lincoln Square: 0.5 mi
- Vivian Beaumont Theater: 0.5 mi
- Metropolitan Opera: 0.6 mi
- Shakespeare Gardens: 0.6 mi
- Dante Park: 0.6 mi
- Belvedere Castle: 0.6 mi
- Americas Society: 0.7 mi
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy: 0.7 mi
- New York Institute of Technology: 0.8 mi
- Studio 54: 0.8 mi
- Broadway: 0.8 mi
- Lincoln Center: 0.8 mi
- The Obelisk: 0.8 mi
- Time Warner Center: 0.8 mi
- Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: 0.9 mi
- Victorian Gardens, Central Park: 0.9 mi
- Central Park: 0.9 mi
- Columbus Circle mall: 0.9 mi
- Museum of Arts and Design: 0.9 mi
- Metropolitan Museum of Art: 0.9 mi
- The Frick Collection: 1 mi
- Frick Collection: 1 mi
- International Center of Photography: 1 mi
- Central Park Zoo: 1 mi
- Whitney Museum of American Art: 1.1 mi
- Takashimaya: 1.1 mi
- Madison Avenue: 1.1 mi
- Municipal Art Society: 1.1 mi
- Rose Museum: 1.1 mi
- Carnegie Hall: 1.1 mi
- 57th Street: 1.1 mi
- DeWitt Clinton Park: 1.1 mi
- CitySpire Center: 1.1 mi
Dining
- Restaurant
- Viand Cafe, located adjacent to the hotel's entrance, offers extended hours seven days a week and the extensive menu, quality and pricing New York Greek diners are known for. Many restaurants, from "Fast Food" to "Four Star", are located within our family-friendly, shabby-chic neighborhood. Fairway Gourmet Market and Cafe, one of Manhattan's most revered foodie instutions, is directly accross Broadway.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by CheapTickets
Guest Reviews (50)
Ratings and reviews for Hotel Beacon
- All travelers (50) 4.3 / 5
- Business (1) 5 / 5
- Couples (22) 4.1 / 5
- Families (10) 4.1 / 5
- Friends (2) 5 / 5
- Singles (3) 4.3 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.1
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.7
- Hotel staff:
- 4.5
- Room comfort:
- 4.6
- Location:
- 4.7
- Value:
- 4.2
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Peace and quiet in New York
Still a great find. When you have finished with the crowds come back to the Beacon for a relaxing rest. The staff go way out to help you. The rooms are just right. Peace perfect peace. Want to eat where the locals eat then head up town. All in all this is a great Hotel. I have stayed here time and time again and will continue to.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Take the subway if you are not to keen to walk
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
SHBNYC
disappointing
I have stayed at the Beacon many times., but I will not return to the hotel. Although the location is wonderful, our stay was very disappointing. One of the three elevators was out of service. Without exaggerating, this resulted in waits of up to !5 minutes for an elevator. As acknowledged by the staff, despite the fact that this was high season, the hotel thought this was appropriate time to do refurbishing. Our bed was soft and saggy and the room wasn't as clean as it should have been. On my next trip to NYC, I will book elsewhere.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
The hotel is near Ouestt, a very god restaurant.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Great location / Excellent staff
Kudos to the front desk staff for finding a room for 5 women first timers to New York City when our reservation at another hotel was cancelled without notice. The hotel was clean, room was perfect.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Lisa Westminster Fanatic
A Real Find
The Beacon is a great find. We've stayed there numerous times before and were happy to see that it had been renovated since our last stay. It couldn't have been better. The staff was very helpful and very friendly. It's close to the subway, has a Fairway grocery store directly across the street to make use of the in-room kitchenette, and only blocks from Central Park. We will definitely stay at the Beacon during our next trip to NYC.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Fairway Foods is across the street and has great food options to dine in your room. Great way to save some money or time.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Fantastic Hotel!
Great hotel with an excellent location. Immediately adjacent to the Beacon Theater - so a great choice if you're headed to a concert or show. In addition, the neighborhood has a great variety of restaurants, bars and shops. A great value and good experience all around. Enjoy!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
Right next door!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Really convenient location on
Really convenient location on 75th and Broadway. There is a great food market just across the road, there are good diners/restaurants nearby, the subway was on 72nd Street again very handy. we couldn't fault this hotel, my husband and I stayed there with our 2 teenage sons in a 2 bed/2 bath apartment which was excellent, loads of room for all of us. There is a laundry on the 7th floor which was great as we'd been travelling for 2 weeks! Would recommend this hotel for families.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Pamela New York lover
Great room with a view.
This trip was to relax and have a personal vacation. The bed was very comfortable. I loved the view from my window, even the thunder storm outside was a great light show from my window. There was only one or two things that were a bit off. The shower sprayed everywhere and even got the toilet paper soaked. The noisy neighbor across the hall seem to think they were all alone in the hotel, with all the noise they were making. Other than that, the heat went out for a few minutes probably because of the heat wave outside. I loved the room and did not want to leave when it was time to go. GREAT LOCATION!!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Time-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Fareway is a great grocery store across the street. After you check-in, go there and pick up some great organic snacks on the second floor, and keep them in your room for later. Don't forget to take a walk to H&H Bagel, which is open 24 hours, and have a fresh hot bagel for breakfast,lunch,or dinner. Good anytime. Another tip...if you want to save money and have the time, take the bus to the airport instead of a taxi. Take M104 to West 110th street and get the M60 to Laquardia Airport. Nice way to see more of the city.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Gillian
My main gripe is the room was
My main gripe is the room was really small. It had a double bed in the room which I was occupying on my own, was just as well as there would wasn't enough room for two people to share. The other facilities in the bedroom were very good apart from the fact that you could not get to the sink easily as the unit was partially blocked by a wall. Also the air conditioning was quite noisy. I switched off the main unit as it was so loud but there was still a drone in the one corner of the room, this stopped if you opened the bedroom door but commenced again as soon as you shut it. The check in was quick and the concierge staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. There were loads of places very near the hotel to eat out or to buy ready cooked meals to take back to the room and a number of good shops of all types. Subway conveniant and the hotel was a walkable distance from time square - about half an hour in all.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
upper is better
this is a great location--across from a great market Fairway)-one and one half blocks to a major subway station 72nd Street); short walk to Riverside Park, Central Park and Lincoln Center; not in the midst of all the tourists (i.e. Time Square); lots of good restaurants in the area--and a real deal considering hotel prices in NYC. The room was bright, clean and comfortable--I just wish they outfitted the kitchen with a real coffee pot, a sharp knife and some other utensils. It is great to have a small kitchen, but without some basic supplies it's not very usable. When the windows were open, the city noise is quite loud--not the hotel's fault of course, just an observation. Bathroom in our room was small but manageable.Staff was very friendly and helpful. I wish hotels would stop charging for wireless internet though. If Delta Airlines can offer it for free, hotels should too--I felt a bit ripped off by that. It can't be too expensive. Anyway, I would recommend this place to anyone who likes to explore New York without swarms of tourists.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
"Good Enough to Eat"--83rd and Amsterdam--great breakfast.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mom plus 2
Couldn't have been better
This was a great hotel, with spectacular views and an incredibly convenient location. We will stay here again and again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
The room had a helpful list of restaurants within easy walking distance. Every one of them was spot on.