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Murray Hill East Hotel

3 stars
149 E. 39th St., New York, NY 10016
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
215 reviews
family vac

was perfect,very nice and clean room. good location See full review

  • orelhao
  • May 26, 2013
VERY NICE HOTEL!!

Murray Hill has a fine staff, location and very nice rooms. See full review

  • Popcorn80s
  • May 15, 2013
All-suite hotel close to Grand Central and the Empire State Building
Space is the name of the game at this 14-story Murray Hill hotel. All rooms are suites with full kitchens, so guests have plenty of room to spread out. The hotel has a fitness center and offers free Wi-Fi in the lobby. The location is near the Empire State Building and Grand Central and convenient to Midtown businesses and tourist attractions.
Highlights
  • All-suite hotel with kitchens
  • Quiet Murray Hill location
  • Close to Grand Central and Bryant Park
Location

The hotel is a short walk from Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park, the Empire State Building and the United Nations. Fifth Avenue is just four blocks away.

Rooms

The 118 rooms are all suites with full kitchens. Microwaves and toasters are available upon request. All suites have dining tables and desks. Junior and one-bedroom suites also have sofa beds. Expect patterned bedspreads and curtains, dark carpeting and upholstered furniture. Rooms have cable TV, and Wi-Fi (fees apply) is available.

Features

Guest can take advantage of free Wi-Fi in the lobby. The fitness center is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The hotel is affiliated with a self-park parking garage around the corner (fees apply).

Dining

Travelers have a wide variety of dining options close to the hotel. The lower level of Grand Central Terminal boasts a large food court with options ranging from Jamaican cuisine to barbecue to specialty cupcakes.

Transportation
  • MTA Subway 4, 5, 6 lines Grand Central - Lexington (0.2 mi/ 0.32 km)
  • Grand Central Terminal (0.3 mi/ 0.5 km)
  • Penn Station (0.9 mi/ 1.5 km)
  • La Guardia Airport
  • Newark Liberty International Airport
  • John F. Kennedy Airport
Attractions
  • Times Square (1.1 mi/ 1.77 km)
  • Rockefeller Center (0.9 mi/ 1.45 km)
  • United Nations (0.6 mi/ 0.97 km)
  • Central Park (1.5 mi/ 2.41 km)
  • Empire State Building (0.6 mi/ 0.97 km)
  • Javits Convention Center (1.6 mi/ 2.57 km)

Murray Hill East Hotel Rooms

One Bedroom Suite
Full One Bedroom Suite with either a king or two double beds, separate living room with a queen sofa bed, fully equipped kitchen, full bathroom, dining table, desk, dresser and cable television.
Studio Suite
Features one king, one queen or two double beds, a fully equipped kitchen, full bathroom, dining table, desk, dresser and cable television.
Junior Suite
Features and L-shaped room with a queen bed in the bedroom and a pull out queen sofa bed in the living room, a fully equipped kitchen, full bathroom, dining table, desk, dresser and cable television.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
General
Concierge
Activities
Fitness center or spa
Dining
Room service
Services
Business center
Safe deposit box
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
Parking

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Hotel Map

40.7493 -73.977
Area served
New York, NY, within walking distance of Grand Central Station
Nearby airports
La Guardia Airport - LGA and John F. Kennedy International Airport -JFK, Newark Liberty Airport EWR
Area description
Located near the Empire State Building, United Nations, Central Park, Theater District, Garment District, Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center.

Nearby points of interest

  • Daily News Building: 0.2 mi
  • Murray Hill: 0.2 mi
  • Chrysler Building: 0.2 mi
  • Pierpont Morgan Library: 0.2 mi
  • Grand Central Station: 0.3 mi
  • MetLife Building: 0.3 mi
  • American Academy of Dramatic Arts: 0.3 mi
  • NY Public Library: 0.3 mi
  • Lord & Taylor: 0.4 mi
  • Ralph Bunche Park: 0.4 mi
  • Tudor City: 0.4 mi
  • Robert Moses Playground: 0.4 mi
  • Century Building: 0.5 mi
  • The King's College: 0.5 mi
  • Empire State Building Lobby Gallery: 0.5 mi
  • Daily News Building: 0.2 mi
  • Murray Hill: 0.2 mi
  • Chrysler Building: 0.2 mi
  • Pierpont Morgan Library: 0.2 mi
  • Grand Central Station: 0.3 mi
  • MetLife Building: 0.3 mi
  • American Academy of Dramatic Arts: 0.3 mi
  • NY Public Library: 0.3 mi
  • Lord & Taylor: 0.4 mi
  • Ralph Bunche Park: 0.4 mi
  • Tudor City: 0.4 mi
  • Robert Moses Playground: 0.4 mi
  • Century Building: 0.5 mi
  • The King's College: 0.5 mi
  • Empire State Building Lobby Gallery: 0.5 mi
  • Bryant Park: 0.5 mi
  • United Nations Headquarters: 0.5 mi
  • Japan Society Gallery: 0.5 mi
  • Trump World Tower: 0.5 mi
  • Chester A. Arthur Home: 0.5 mi
  • East 34th Street Heliport: 0.5 mi
  • Koreatown, Manhattan: 0.5 mi
  • Ford Foundation Building: 0.5 mi
  • Bank of America Tower: 0.6 mi
  • Herald Square: 0.6 mi
  • East Side: 0.6 mi
  • Saks Fifth Avenue: 0.6 mi
  • Macy's Herald Square: 0.6 mi
  • Belasco Theatre: 0.6 mi
  • Diamond District: 0.6 mi
  • International Building: 0.6 mi
  • Town Hall: 0.6 mi
  • Stephen Sondheim Theatre: 0.6 mi
  • Nintendo World Store New Yok: 0.6 mi
  • Manhattan Mall: 0.6 mi
  • NBC Studios: 0.6 mi
  • Cathedral of St. Patrick: 0.6 mi
  • Macys: 0.6 mi
  • Condé Nast Building: 0.6 mi
  • Rockefeller Center: 0.7 mi
  • Lower Plaza: 0.7 mi
  • GE Building: 0.7 mi
  • Theater District: 0.7 mi
  • Lyceum Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Citicorp Center: 0.7 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
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.

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Guest Reviews (215)

Ratings and reviews for Murray Hill East Hotel

Overall score

4 / 5
215 out of 215
Amenities:
3.3
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.5
Value:
4.1

93% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Washington, DC
Sep 8, 2009

Convenient, comfortable, and cheap.

I spent the weekend in NYC with two friends from college and since we're used to crashing on floors and couches on a regular basis, we weren't expecting much for the price we paid for the room. Let me just say that we were very pleasantly surprised by this hotel. We shared a junior suite and there was more than enough room for the three of us. The room was spotlessly clean and comfortable, the water pressure in the shower was FANTASTIC and the hotel is located on a very quiet street. The kitchenette was perfect for storing alcohol and leftovers. As many people have already said, the rooms are a little dated, but that was only a minor drawback that didn't really matter to us. Some people might be annoyed that Times Square is about 10-15 minutes away on foot, but, again, it didn't bother us and it's definitely doable if you don't have anyone in your group with mobility issues. If you're young, traveling with friends, looking for something cheap, don't need many amenities and don't plan on doing much in the room besides showering and sleeping, this is the perfect place for you.

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

Every kind of restaurant, cafe, and deli is within three or four blocks of the hotel. There's a fantastic grocery store around the corner and a nice wine/liquor shop about two blocks away, too. If, for whatever reason, none of the restaurants around the hotel appeal to you, check out Grand Central. There are a bunch of great places to eat in there, plus the building is incredible and it's worth a visit for that reason alone.

Review of Murray Hill East Hotel

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Providence, RI
Sep 6, 2009

Awful

The television, which we might have lived with, was substandard, and couldn't be seen from the bed, which we also might have lived with. There was no wifi (unheard of in this day and age) except in the lobby, which we reluctantly were living with. The water in the shower didn't stay the same temperature for more than 30 seconds, which we also might have lived with. But the blanket had stains [...]-distusting--and that we couldn't live with. We called the front desk, but because it was after 11:30 pm, the desk clerk said he couldn't bring us up a clean one but wanted us to come down. We refused. The next morning we spoke with the day supervisor who was very sweet and understood why we left. We did not have to pay for the stay, which was also nice. But I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone, even if they upgrade and get wifi. Unsanitary conditions are beyond the pale.

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

Reviewer score

3
boopbbt
andes, new york
Aug 23, 2009

another stay

I use this hotel because once a month I try to run a race in Central Park because I used to live in NYC and now that I am retired I have moved upstate and I miss running races in the park. I would love to come more often but sometimes the price of the room is just TOO expensive!

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

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
houston, tx
Aug 19, 2009

"Excellent location for the price"

Great location. Spaciuos rooms. Small bathroom like all nyc hotels.

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

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
wv
Jul 25, 2009

Plenty of space

Lots of space for the price in a midtown location. Parking charges at local garages are very high. Better to check that online in advance as well.

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

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jul 24, 2009

Excellent value!!

This hotel was perfect. It was a decent distance from the busy-ness of Times Square, Herald Square, etc and every night when we returned, we appreciated the tree-lined streets and less bustle in the neighbourhood. There were many delicatessants and grocery stores nearby where we could pick up breakfast supplies for the morning and snacks. The kitchen in the suite was really a plus!!!! (I love my coffee first thing in the morning.) The suites were large and kept very clean. The price point was perfect! I would definitely return to this hotel on my return visit.

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

There were no dining facilities in the hotel but great eateries were nearby to suit every budget and taste preferences. It was easy to eat healthy and lean but if you wanted to indulge, you could do that too.

Review of Murray Hill East Hotel

Reviewer score

3
savvy new york traveler
Business
birmingham, alabama
Jul 24, 2009

roomy, uinexpected kitchenette

spacious room(for older new york hotel), convienant to grand central, surprising kitchenette in room. would stay again.

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

Business

Review of Murray Hill East Hotel

Reviewer score

2
GW Pop
Boston MA
Jul 21, 2009

Good Value

Greta location, clean room though a bit in need of update.

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

Not far from Smith & Wollinsky's

Review of Murray Hill East Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Chicago
Jul 17, 2009

Murray Hill East Hotel

The hotel was very nice and the location was excellent.

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

Reviewer score

4
RITZEE
New Jersey
Jul 16, 2009

great for families and a good price

We did feel that they need to upgrade their TV's. Their was only one small TV in the livingroom and none in the bedroom.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Entertainment tip: Long walk from hotel

You could walk to 4nd St. from the hotel That is where all the action is.

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