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Wellington Hotel

3 stars
871 Seventh Ave. @ 55th St., 55th Street, New York, NY 10019
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.6
out of 5
1,326 reviews
Wellington Over Night

We were checked in fast and not hassled.The hotel lobby was packed and it was still organized and... See full review

  • Tesla Boy
  • Apr 23, 2013
great location for a tourist

I have been staying at the Wellington for several yearly trips. I am glad to be able to say that... See full review

  • i miss NY
  • Apr 22, 2013
Classic comfort in the heart of Midtown

Classic style and proximity to New York's most popular attractions make this hotel a popular choice. Just blocks from Central Park and Broadway, the Wellington is walking distance to theaters, museums, Times Square and much more. The Art Deco lobby and classically decorated rooms provide a warm atmosphere. On-site services, including a business center, and available suites with kitchenettes cater to both business and family travelers.

Highlights
  • All suites (and some rooms) have kitchenettes
  • Walk to Broadway theaters, Central Park, Carnegie Hall and much more               
  • Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade passes right in front of the hotel
Location

Popular stores such as the Apple store and American Girl Place are within a short walk, while The Late Show with David Letterman studio is just two blocks away.

Rooms

The hotel features 515 rooms with a variety of bed configurations and 85 one-bedroom suites with kitchenettes, so guests can find just the accommodations they need. In-room amenities include hair dryers, irons and ironing boards and Wi-Fi (fees apply).

Features

The on-site Piccolo Gift Shop and Christmas Cottage offer snacks and souvenirs. Guests also can purchase sightseeing packages and transportation at the desk in the gift shop.

Dining
  • Lobby restaurant Molyvos serves Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner
  • Park Cafe is open from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. for breakfast, lunch, dinner and after-theater snacks
  • Room service (6 a.m. to midnight)
  • World-famous Carnegie Deli, known for its enormous sandwiches, is just a block away
Transportation
  • Valet parking (fees apply)
  • Subway stop (N, Q, R lines) right in front of the hotel
Attractions
  • Theater District
  • Central Park
  • Carnegie Hall
  • Times Square
  • Museum of Modern Art
Business
  • 24-hour business center
  • In-room Wi-Fi (fees apply)
  • Send or receive faxes at the front desk (fees apply)

Wellington Hotel Rooms

Standard Room with One Double Bed
Standard Room with One Double Bed features direct dial telephone with voicemail and data port,cable TV and Pay Per View movies, Hairdryer, iron and ironing board available. High speed wireless internet access is available for a modest fee.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
Dining
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Business center
Internet
Wireless internet

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Hotel Map

40.7644 -73.9807
Area served
New York, Manhattan
Nearby airports
J.F.K., LaGuardia, and Newark airports
Area description
Centrally located in Midtown Manhattan, the Wellington Hotel is steps to Carnegie Hall, City Center, Central Park and Broadway, New York's celebrated Theatre District. Fifth Avenue Shopping, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center, Times Square and the Museum of Radio and Television are within easy walking distance. Equally accessible are the United Nations, the Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden and the Jacob K. Javitis Convention Center. Fortune 500 headquarters and many corporate offices are nearby as are a variety of fine dining and world famous restaurants. Public Transportation is at our door and can take you in minutes to the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, South Street Seaport, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim Museum, Museum of Natural History, Intrepid Air and Space Museum and Yankee and Shea Stadiums

Nearby points of interest

  • Carnegie Hall: 0.1 mi
  • Tuscan Square: 0.1 mi
  • Roseland: 0.2 mi
  • Equitable Center: 0.2 mi
  • New Amsterdam Theater: 0.2 mi
  • American Craft Museum: 0.2 mi
  • Museum of American Folk Art: 0.2 mi
  • CBS Building: 0.2 mi
  • Paine Webber Art Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • Henri Bendel: 0.3 mi
  • Radio City Music Hall: 0.3 mi
  • University Club: 0.3 mi
  • Museum of Modern Art (MOMA): 0.3 mi
  • Broadway: 0.3 mi
  • Trump Tower: 0.4 mi
  • Carnegie Hall: 0.1 mi
  • Tuscan Square: 0.1 mi
  • Roseland: 0.2 mi
  • Equitable Center: 0.2 mi
  • New Amsterdam Theater: 0.2 mi
  • American Craft Museum: 0.2 mi
  • Museum of American Folk Art: 0.2 mi
  • CBS Building: 0.2 mi
  • Paine Webber Art Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • Henri Bendel: 0.3 mi
  • Radio City Music Hall: 0.3 mi
  • University Club: 0.3 mi
  • Museum of Modern Art (MOMA): 0.3 mi
  • Broadway: 0.3 mi
  • Trump Tower: 0.4 mi
  • GE Building: 0.4 mi
  • FAO Schwarz: 0.4 mi
  • Rockefeller Center: 0.4 mi
  • Duffy Square: 0.4 mi
  • NBC Studios: 0.4 mi
  • Fifth Avenue: 0.4 mi
  • Metropolitan Club: 0.4 mi
  • Sony Building: 0.4 mi
  • Harmonie Club: 0.4 mi
  • International Building: 0.5 mi
  • Diamond District: 0.5 mi
  • Bloomingdale's: 0.5 mi
  • Knickerbocker Club: 0.5 mi
  • Saks Fifth Avenue: 0.5 mi
  • Lever House: 0.5 mi
  • Wollman Memorial Rink: 0.6 mi
  • Park Avenue: 0.6 mi
  • Lower Plaza: 0.6 mi
  • Ford Foundation Building: 0.6 mi
  • Metropolitan Opera: 0.6 mi
  • New Victory Theater: 0.7 mi
  • Ford Center For The Performing Arts: 0.7 mi
  • Citicorp Center: 0.7 mi
  • Lincoln Square: 0.7 mi
  • Bryant Park: 0.8 mi
  • NY Public Library: 0.8 mi
  • Grand Central Station: 0.8 mi
  • Council On Foreign Relations: 0.8 mi
  • Frick Collection: 0.8 mi
  • Garment District: 0.9 mi

Dining

Molyvos
Enjoy award winning Mediterranean cuisine at Molyvos. From noon each day traditional Greek dishes and grilled fish specialties are served. Molyvos is located in the lobby.

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.

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Guest Reviews (1326)

Ratings and reviews for Wellington Hotel

Overall score

3.6 / 5
1326 out of 1326
Amenities:
3.1
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
3.5
Location:
4.7
Value:
3.8

84% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
Pearly
London
Nov 16, 2012

Shopping trip

Had a few problems with the Hotel, when we returned to our room on the Thursday there was a Gentleman "painting" and grouting in the bedrooms/ bathroom all our personal belonging were taken out of the wardrobe and placed on the beds I was livid the hotel changed our room but wasted time for us. The staff at Reception are not very helpful and it takes a long time for anything to be resolved. They just need to have a bit more customer support then it would be fine. I have stayed there before and had no problems.

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

I love New York great place.

Review of Wellington Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Cl Thompson
orlando, florida
Nov 14, 2012

Quick stay

Most convenient of any midtown hotels. Perfect for those spending most of their time out and about.

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

Get great inexpensive meals to eat in or take out. Also, pay for shuttle van to airports in the convenience store in lobby across from diner!

Review of Wellington Hotel

Reviewer score

2
RayPRQ
St Louis, MO, USA
Nov 12, 2012

Location was great...only

Everything about this hotel, except its excellent Midtown Manhattan location, felt universally ordinary, and sub-par considering its setting and the price. Not only was there a fee for WiFi, but the room was small, the closet was small, the bathroom was small (with hardly any shelf space and a glass cup wrapped in paper - barely a step up from a motor lodge). There were food crumbs in the crevices of the chair and along the floor boards above the carpet, which made the whole cleanliness of the hotel feel below effort.

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

Just a 10-15 minute to the heart of Times Square and the Theater District, so this felt just far enough away from those crowds to be a bit of a refuge from the throngs of tourists.

Review of Wellington Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Fall Queen
Norfolk, England
Nov 12, 2012

Excellent central location

The hotel cafe was a little basic but the staff were very friendly and the food was good. The location of the hotel was excellent, minutes from Central Park and Fifth Avenue, and a short walk from Times Square. Our room was large and comfortable, with plenty of drawer and closet space. Tea and coffee making facilities in the room would have been good, but I don't know if this is standard in American hotel rooms.

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

Reviewer score

4
Janeil
Manhattan, New York City (Hurricane Sandy)
Nov 4, 2012

Perfect Price, and location

Extremely helpful staff, Fantastic location, after reading others reviews, i was a bit anxious, well, all unnecessary, ... for a start how long do u stay in a hotel for long anyway? It was great value, for what you get, the location in 7th ave, is just right few blocks away from central park and ten from times square. The subway is right outside the front door. Will definatley book this hotel again and recommend it to anyone any a tight budget, or for a hotel in a good location.

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

Reviewer score

3
LizzyJane
West Sussex, UK
Nov 4, 2012

A mixed review

Location perfect for walking into midtown Manhattan for shops and Central Park. Room very small, tired and dated but perfect as a base for a couple of nights sleep which is what we had paid for. Plenty of hot water and clean towels provided on a daily basis. Due to hurricaine Sandy, flights got cancelled and hotel were not particularly helpful or empathetic when we requested to extend our stay. We totally understood that everyone was in the same boat, but that 'typical' american customer service just wasn't there when we were told that they weren't taking any other reservations, despite that all airports were closed and so nobody could either leave or arrive into NYC and we were already their customers............overall, a bit over rated but they thrive on their location.

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

The hop on / off city tour bus services are a lifesaver and very good value for money. 54$ per person allowed you to use the buses as many times as you liked over a 3 day period. It was a great way to navigate yourself around the major sights and shops without having to walk too far or missing sights by using the Subways. There was a guide on each bus who commentated as you drove along. We learnt something new on every trip!

Review of Wellington Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Hameaway
Business
USA
Nov 3, 2012

Great Location

Perfect location. Very good staff. A few were more off-putting than necessary. Nice rooms and beds.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Wellington Hotel

Reviewer score

3
danthor
West Sussex, UK
Oct 29, 2012

Birthday Getaway

Well considering it was a good deal compared to other hotels in NYC i can't complain too much!! Took my girlfriend for her birthday, and was immediately disappointed with the room itself in as much as it was very small and very dated, however when in NYC you are rarely in your room and it was very clean and was attended to every day by staff. The location is superb, only a few blocks south of Central Park, two streets east of 5th Av and only a 10min stroll into Times Square.

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

Definitely use the subway and hop on hop off buses to get around manahttan, else your feet will literally kill you and ruin your holiday experience. The subway is cheap buy one metrocard for $20 and you can all use it $2.25 per ride per person and then top it up if you need to. Just be careful not to get on an 'express' sub make sure it is a 'local' or you will end up in the Bronx as we did!!

Review of Wellington Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Tractographer
Business
Philadelphia, Pa
Oct 23, 2012

Good Place, Great Value

I booked for a single, but luckily got a suite with a single bed room and lounge area plus a kitchenette for the same price. The Room and Bathrrom was clean, comfortable. Internet in the room is unfortunately not complementary, nor was business center. The staff were alright, but perhaps I was expecting a bit more from a prestigious looking hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Wellington Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Broadway Boy
Business
Indianapolis
Oct 22, 2012

NYC Trip

I like the location of the hotel and the size of the rooms. For an older hotel it seemed up to date. It was clean and the staff was friendly.

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

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Great pubs and small places to eat in the area.

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