10/10 Excellent
Meghan
Oct 26, 2025
This is the perfect place to stay in NYC if you want to feel like a true local on the Upper West Side.
The room was huge by New York standards, and the newly renovated shower was perfect, with fantastic water pressure!
The highlight of the trip was Aaron, the head bartender at The Allure Bar. He was so friendly and upbeat that you immediately felt at home, especially when enjoying a nightcap after seeing a Broadway show.
Here are my Top Ten Highlights:
1. Location, Location, Location! Just a couple of blocks from the best part of Central Park.
2. Zabar’s nearby! Only three blocks away from the famous New York institution.
3. Free walking tour — informative, fun, and a great way to explore the neighborhood.
4. Easy subway access on 72nd Street — the express 2 or 3 train gets you to Penn Station or Chelsea Market in minutes.
5. $10 breakfast or drink coupon per person at the French bakery or bar, a nice daily perk.
6. Spacious room and super comfortable bed — rare for NYC!
7. Friendly, helpful front desk — always ready to help with printing Broadway tickets or grabbing extra water.
8. Charming neighborhood feel — it truly makes you feel like part of the Upper West Side community.
9. Relaxing atmosphere after busy city days — perfect for unwinding with a drink at the bar.
10. Exceptional hospitality — every staff member made the stay memorable.
This is the place to stay if you want the real NYC experience.
Thank you for your excellent hospitality!
— MC
Meghan
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

































