Rate based on Check-in: May 12, 2013 Check-out: May 13, 2013

Hotel Wales

3 stars
1295 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10128
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.2
out of 5
11 reviews
Mt. Sinai visit

I stayed here because my mother was having a procedure at Mt Sinai Hospital and had to stay... See full review

  • LabRat730
  • Dec 1, 2011
Sales Trip

My reservation was secure and I was accommodated as though I was the only guest there. See full review

  • Anonymous
  • Aug 5, 2010
Hotel Wales, located in the exclusive Upper East of Manhattan in the prestigious Carnegie Hill Neighborhood. 102 years after its debut as the aristocratic hotel Chastaigneray, HOTEL WALES, on Madison Ave and 92nd Street continues to offer a genteel refuge to discerning travelers. Hotel Wales is just a block from the former Carnegie, Vanderbilt and Sloan mansions on Fifth Avenue. More than a half dozen major museums, including the Metropolitan, Guggenheim, Cooper Hewitt and Jewish Museum are in close proximity as are the galleries, haute couture designers and chic boutiques, restaurants cafes of Madison Ave, Harlem, Randalls Island, quick access to the Bronx and Queens, and Yankee Stadium. The ten-story hotel consists of 89 newly renovated guestrooms and penthouse accommodations, of which 43 are elegant suites. Many of the rooms command views of Central Park and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis reservoir, in addition to the serene atmosphere of the surrounding residential neighborhood. Each guestroom focuses its attentions on the detailed pieces of millwork that surround the windows, doorways, and original cased openings between the sitting rooms and bedrooms. Decorative fireplaces, featuring exquisite dark wood moldings and carefully refurbished turn-of the-century Beaux-Arts details are found in each of the suite accommodations. Public areas include The Carnegie Lounge, where guests can gather, relax or read. Our Rooftop Terrace offers panoramic views of Central Park and Madison Avenue, the perfect venue for private social functions. The Carnegie Lounge is ideal for social functions in a living room setting. The Madison Room, Park Room or Lexington Room is popular for intimate gatherings and corporate meetings. Our fitness studio is open 24 hours a day. Guests have 24 hours a day access to high-speed Internet on the second floor and to business services.

Hotel Wales Rooms

Corner Madison Avenue Suite
Corner Madison Ave Ste-New Carpet-Fresh Paint-New Flat HDTV-New cable for WiFi and opt TV-New sofa
Penthouse with 2 Bedrooms
Penthouse with 2BR-Featuring a large bedroom with king bed and a spacious sitting room with an oversized sofa bed, ample work area. Multiple large windows provide beautiful city and skyline views. The separate living area accommodates additional guests w
Suite with Queen Bed and Kitchen
Kitchenette Suite with living area-Belgian Cotton Linens-100% Goose Down Duvets-100% Goose Penthouse feature a large bedroom with Queen bed, a spacious sitting room and Kitchenette. The separate living area accommodates additional guests with an oversized
King Suite and Living area
One king bed with premium bedding including Belgian linens and down comforters and pillows. High ceilings, large windows, chandelier. Crown molding and antique-style furniture. Separate sitting area with couch, coffee table, chairs. CD players and VCRs (c
Premium Ste-Upgraded City View
Premium Suite, Separate Bedroom with One king bed with premium bedding including Belgian linens and down comforters and pillows. High ceilings, large windows, chandelier. Crown molding and antique-style furniture. Separate sitting area with couch, coffee
Standard Room with One Double
Standard Room with Premium bedding including Belgian linens and down comforters and pillows. High ceilings, large windows. Crown molding and antique-style furniture. CD players and VCRs (complimentary CD and VHS libraries). Bath with Gilchrist & Soames to
Superior Room-One Queen Bed
Classic Room with One Queen Bed with rich soothing earth tones-high ceilings and big windows- Including WiFi access- TV-CD-VCR-HBO- Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities-215 sqft
Standard Room 2 Twin Beds
Classic Guestrooms display rich, soothing earth tones imparting tranquil ambiance and classic sophistication. Bathrooms are modern and elegant, accented with deluxe finishes. Each room has TV, work area, and is complemented with luxurious beds and linens
Junior Suite with King Bed
King Junior Suite with sitting area-Belgian Cotton Linens-100pct Goose Down Duvets-100pct Goose Junior king Suite features a large bedroom, and simple work area. Room amenities include Luxurious Belgian Cotton Linens-100pct Goose Down Duvets and Pillows
Suite 2 Double Beds and living a
Suite 2 Double Beds featuring a large bedroom with a spacious sitting room with sofa and an ample work area. Multiple large windows provide beautiful city and skyline views. The separate living area accommodates additional guests with an oversized sofa be
Penthouse with Living and Kitche
Featuring 1 king bed in a large bedroom with a spacious sitting room with an oversized sofa bed, kitchenette and an ample work area. Multiple large windows provide beautiful city and skyline views. The separate living area accommodates additional guests w

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
General
Air conditioned
Concierge
Pets allowed
Elevators
Phone service
Activities
Exercise gym
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Services
24 hour front desk
Business center
Maid service
Laundry service
Express check in
Express checkout
Babysitting/Child services
Concierge desk
Security
Safe deposit box
Shops/Commercial services
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Porters
FAX
Copy service
Audio visual equipment
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Parking
Valet parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Television with cable
Radio
Safe
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock
Desk with lamp
Hairdryer in room
Turndown service
Sofa bed
Sitting area
Iron
Ironing board

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Hotel Map

40.7846 -73.9561
Nearby airports
LGA-LaGuardia Airport, (LGA), 1.00, MI, N;
Area description
City Center, Luxury 3 Stars

Nearby points of interest

  • National Academy: 0.1 mi
  • Guggenheim Museum: 0.2 mi
  • International Center of Photography: 0.3 mi
  • Central Park: 0.5 mi
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art: 0.5 mi
  • Jewish Museum: 0.6 mi
  • The Obelisk: 0.6 mi
  • El Museo Del Barrio: 0.6 mi
  • Asphalt Green: 0.7 mi
  • Belvedere Castle: 0.8 mi
  • Americas Society: 0.8 mi
  • Shakespeare Gardens: 0.8 mi
  • Beresford: 0.8 mi
  • Whitney Museum of American Art: 0.9 mi
  • Conservatory Garden: 0.9 mi
  • National Academy: 0.1 mi
  • Guggenheim Museum: 0.2 mi
  • International Center of Photography: 0.3 mi
  • Central Park: 0.5 mi
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art: 0.5 mi
  • Jewish Museum: 0.6 mi
  • The Obelisk: 0.6 mi
  • El Museo Del Barrio: 0.6 mi
  • Asphalt Green: 0.7 mi
  • Belvedere Castle: 0.8 mi
  • Americas Society: 0.8 mi
  • Shakespeare Gardens: 0.8 mi
  • Beresford: 0.8 mi
  • Whitney Museum of American Art: 0.9 mi
  • Conservatory Garden: 0.9 mi
  • American Museum of Natural History: 1 mi
  • Frick Collection: 1.1 mi
  • Children's Museum of Manhattan: 1.1 mi
  • Henry Luce Nature Observatory: 1.2 mi
  • Council On Foreign Relations: 1.2 mi
  • Malcolm Shabazz Mosque: 1.3 mi
  • Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: 1.3 mi
  • Nicholaas Roerich Museum: 1.4 mi
  • Union Theological Seminary: 1.5 mi
  • Socrates Sculpture Park: 1.5 mi
  • Knickerbocker Club: 1.5 mi
  • Marcus Garvey Memorial Park: 1.5 mi
  • Bloomingdale's: 1.5 mi
  • Isamu Noguchi Sculpture Museum: 1.6 mi
  • Park Avenue: 1.6 mi
  • Metropolitan Club: 1.6 mi
  • Harlem: 1.6 mi
  • Harmonie Club: 1.6 mi
  • Fifth Avenue: 1.6 mi
  • Langston Hughes House: 1.7 mi
  • Columbia University: 1.7 mi
  • Lincoln Square: 1.7 mi
  • FAO Schwarz: 1.7 mi
  • Broadway: 1.7 mi
  • National Black Theatre: 1.7 mi
  • Metropolitan Opera: 1.7 mi
  • Theresa Towers: 1.7 mi
  • Apollo Theatre: 1.8 mi
  • Trump Tower: 1.8 mi
  • Henri Bendel: 1.8 mi

Dining

Sarabeth*s Restaurant
* Lobby level of Hotel Wales * Serves American and Continental Cuisine * Breakfast: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM * Lunch: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM * Afternoon Tea * Dinner 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM * Brunch available Saturday and Sundays from 8:00 A
Carnagie Lounge
Buffet Continental Breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM in a Victorian living room with a Harp accompanist.
Paola's Cuisine
PAOLA’S CUISINE - AMERICAN/ITALIAN-Hotel Wales is proud to offer delicious, old-school Italian cuisine at Paola's. For the past 23 years, Paola's has been an Upper East Side institution that is a little hidden, a little mysterious and definitely the t

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

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

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Guest Reviews (11)

Ratings and reviews for Hotel Wales

Overall score

3.2 / 5
11 out of 11
Amenities:
3.1
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.4
Location:
4.3
Value:
2.7

55% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
LabRat730
Long Island, New York, USA
Dec 1, 2011

Mt. Sinai visit

I stayed here because my mother was having a procedure at Mt Sinai Hospital and had to stay overnight. Hotel is only 7 blocks from hospital so it was only a 5 minute walk. Very convenient. Hotel was very nice. Room was extremely clean and spacious. Would recommend this hotel to everyone!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Hotel Wales

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Buena Vista, CO
Jun 20, 2011

Classic New York Hotel!

Nice Room, Nice Service, Nice upper east side neighborhood.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Hanratty's Restaraunt & Paola's

Review of Hotel Wales

Reviewer score

1
Asier
Stamford, CT
Jun 9, 2011

Worst value-price ever

First of all I pay for a King suite, and it turned out to be, not only not nice at all but I couldn't even rest because it wasnt sound proof. The bathroom shower was horrible, as well as the towels, etc. Probably the only decent thing was the bed I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, and I myself would never stay in there again

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
2
Value:
1
Review of Hotel Wales

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
San Antonio
Apr 20, 2011

Not worth the price

Close to main attractions but rooms were too small. No fridge or microwave. Many complaints at desk room temperature. Staff appeared oblivious to hotel goings on.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Hotel Wales

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Business
Rochester ny
Nov 3, 2010

wales is always the same

In any other city it would be over priced but in NYC it is the going rate. Clean. Small. Quiet

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Hotel Wales

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Business
Coral Springs, FL
Aug 5, 2010

Sales Trip

My reservation was secure and I was accommodated as though I was the only guest there.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Hotel Wales

Reviewer score

3
Teddy Chicago
Chicago
Jul 15, 2010

A Room without a View

It was basically very good but I think that $300 a night(all inclusive) is too much for what I got. The room was tiny and the windows view only into a light well. Otherwise, the hotel is just fine.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
1
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Many busses stop near the hotel.

Review of Hotel Wales

Reviewer score

4
JoyInLC
Lake Charles, LA
May 23, 2010

Recent Stay in New York

Although the room was very small, we were fine. The bed linens were clean and quite nice. I need a very firm mattress and the bed was very soft so it caused me a little discomfort (not the hotel's fault). Breakfast is included in the cost of room. There is very little variety but we were able to find enough to eat and start our day off right. It is about a 6 block walk (nice) from the metro so that is convenient. The hotel is also a very short distance from the "Museum Mile" along the edge of the park. Also an great walk. Excellent location for our trip.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

This area is convenient to museums, metro, shops, restaurants and you are not in a Major Tourist Trap area.

Review of Hotel Wales

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Metuchen,NJ
Mar 18, 2010

Hospital visitors overnite

My daughter and I needed a place to stay while my husband was at Mount Sinai.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Hotel Wales

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
springfield, ma
Oct 11, 2009

Wales Hotel New York

While the hotel staff were polite and professional, I regret to say we laughed because our stay was THAT awful. We booked several weeks in advance on-line, using an agent to call the hotel to verify our information. However, problems were; 1. When we arrived, the hotel had no record of us and we had to wait 20 minutes. Not a big deal. 2. Our room, #302 overlooked an airshaft. No big deal. 3. Our room, perhaps 12'x12' was okay by NY standards, but the tired old nightstands looked like they were from goodwill, the pea-green walls were sad, the door had holes and chunks missing and there was no art or attempt to make it cheerful. The giant yellow ladder in the hall outside our room was awkward to maneuver. Our room number on the door was written on blue duct tape. No big deal. 4. The bathroom door had an ear-splitting creak if you touched it. No big deal. 5. Construction and sawing began 9 am somewhere close. This would not have been a big deal except it was Sunday and we had spent almost $400.00 for a relaxing one-night stay. 6. The new and beautiful shower had 2 temperatures; ice-cold and scalding. BIG DEAL as it could not be used after testing it repeatedly to make sure it was disfunctional. 7. The air conditioner set on sleep mode cycled on and off all night, leaving the room cycling between swelteringly airless and deafeningly noisy. 8. Every floor stank overwhelmingly of bacon the next morning, while the complimentary breakfast served fruit, muffins and coffee. On the plus side the coffee was very good, the location great, and the service respectful. But it was NOT worth $400.00.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
1
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