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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
1,334 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

  • CitySpire Center: 0.1 mi
  • Carnegie Hall: 0.1 mi
  • Rose Museum: 0.1 mi
  • Tuscan Square: 0.1 mi
  • 57th Street: 0.1 mi
  • Municipal Art Society: 0.1 mi
  • Roseland: 0.2 mi
  • Equitable Center: 0.2 mi
  • New Amsterdam Theater: 0.2 mi
  • August Wilson Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Museum of Arts and Design: 0.2 mi
  • American Craft Museum: 0.2 mi
  • Museum of American Folk Art: 0.2 mi
  • CBS Building: 0.2 mi
  • Winter Garden Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • CitySpire Center: 0.1 mi
  • Carnegie Hall: 0.1 mi
  • Rose Museum: 0.1 mi
  • Tuscan Square: 0.1 mi
  • 57th Street: 0.1 mi
  • Municipal Art Society: 0.1 mi
  • Roseland: 0.2 mi
  • Equitable Center: 0.2 mi
  • New Amsterdam Theater: 0.2 mi
  • August Wilson Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Museum of Arts and Design: 0.2 mi
  • American Craft Museum: 0.2 mi
  • Museum of American Folk Art: 0.2 mi
  • CBS Building: 0.2 mi
  • Winter Garden Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Paine Webber Art Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • Museum of Modern Art Design Store: 0.3 mi
  • Gershwin Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Circle in the Square Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Columbus Circle mall: 0.3 mi
  • Museum of Television and Radio: 0.3 mi
  • Ambassador Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Taipei Gallery: 0.3 mi
  • Time Warner Center: 0.3 mi
  • Henri Bendel: 0.3 mi
  • Radio City Music Hall: 0.3 mi
  • University Club: 0.3 mi
  • Victorian Gardens, Central Park: 0.3 mi
  • Museum of Modern Art (MOMA): 0.3 mi
  • Broadway: 0.3 mi
  • Bergdorf Goodman: 0.3 mi
  • Lincoln Center: 0.4 mi
  • Eugene O'Neill Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • Trump Tower: 0.4 mi
  • Walter Kerr Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • Cort Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • New York Institute of Technology: 0.4 mi
  • Studio 54: 0.4 mi
  • GE Building: 0.4 mi
  • Marquis Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • Longacre Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • Worldwide Plaza: 0.4 mi
  • FAO Schwarz: 0.4 mi
  • Paley Park: 0.4 mi
  • Rockefeller Center: 0.4 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 (1334)

Ratings and reviews for Wellington Hotel

Overall score

3.6 / 5
1334 out of 1334
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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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.

Review of Wellington Hotel

Reviewer score

4
The Bavarian Traveler
Munich, Bavaria
Oct 12, 2012

Nice location, good price

The location of the Hotel is perfect. There are several diners just in front of it and around the corner, where you can eat breakfast or take something to eat with you. There is one subway station (q, n, r) just 5 meters away from the exit and another one only about one block away. But it is also possible to walk to the Times Square, MoMA or the Central Park in under 10 Minutes. Our room was pretty ok; the only annoying thing was the size of the bed, but on the other hand i have to say, that i am taller than the average person and have the same problem at most other hotels. One other thing is, that the rooms aren't soundproff at all. We could hear the "bing" sound of the arriving elevator everytime, because our room was very close to them. In summary, I would go there again immediately, if i visited new york again.

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

We had breakfast at fluffy's cafe almost every morning just across 55th street and would recommend it very much. You can get a discount card, if you want to eat there more than once.

Review of Wellington Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Rikisa
San Francisco,California
Oct 3, 2012

Our first family visit to New York

We had a great experience. We arrived early morning with very little sleep. The manager arranged to get us into a room at a much earlier time which was greatly appreciated. The staff was courteous,pleasant and helpful. We will definitely recommend the Wellington Hotel to all of our friends and family.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

Take the hotel shuttle. Worth every penny.

Review of Wellington Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Kathy Mama
Potsdam, NY
Oct 1, 2012

Nice stay!

We were upgraded when we checked in to a suite!! So big, kitchen, livingroom and bedroom! Loved location !!! Restaurant and bar attached very good too. Would definitely try to stay there again...only complaint....tiny tiny bathrooms!

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

short walk to Times Square and theatres.

Review of Wellington Hotel

Reviewer score

1
Valiko
Business
Los Angeles
Sep 30, 2012

Pick another hotel...

Hotel is close to many interesting places, and metro station is right next door. Location is great but unfortunately hotel it's self if lousy. I travel to NYC 3 times a year for business and stayed in a lot of hotels and this is the worst one. My biggest complain is that hotel is dirty and i really mean dirty. Too many dirty things to list. Rooms and beds are very small and everything is VERY outdated. Construction outside is very loud and doesn't seem to be over very any time soon, so if you can't stand the noise at night pick another hotel. Elevators are slow and tiny so be prepared to wait a long time. Food in the hotels restaurant is horrible don't even try. I ordered a simple mean that was so bad that i barely touched it, just paid the bill and left. Pick another hotel even if location isn't as good. Metro stations are everywhere and it is very easy to get around. Hope it helps.

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

Business

Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

Visit museum of natural history you'll enjoy it.

Review of Wellington Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Mark5150
Business
Atlanta
Sep 29, 2012

Great Location, Old Hotel

This is by far the best location in NYC I have ever stayed out. The rooms are old though. The closet made my clothes smell, no gym, restaurant sux. There are subway entrances all around this particular hotel, which is very nice. There are really good restaurants on the same block as this as well. Starbucks across the street. 2 blocks from Central Park which is great for running or walking every morning. I love being in NYC and dont really care where I stay, I just prefer a newer looking hotel. But in all reality, I go where it is the cheapest. This one was $1500 for the week. Which is pretty good these days.

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

Business

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