The Marmara Manhattan  

Suite size was apartment proportions with a view on three sides, but be sure to ask for a room with a view. Excellent proximity to museums, Central Park, subway, buses, eating and shopping. Good to be away from the crowds. Great to be able to prepare your own meals in the good sized kitchen.

The main downside is the subway extension project going on next-door that gives the area a feeling of living inside a building site. There is some noise, particularly from 7am onward, but as I was in the top part of the building and out for most of the day, it wasn't too offensive; however if you are a light sleeper this may not be the hotel for you... unless you have earplugs. Whilst staff were polite and friendly, considering the cost of the rooms, service was only basic, the toiletries were poor quality and breakfast isn't included in the cost. Kitchen was reasonably equipped but the oven didn't work.

The location was great. Very easy to access the subway and buses. Please buy a weekly Metropass. It costs $29 and gives unlimited rides for7 days. Well worth buying. And although the traffic is noisy, you get used to it, and it is way worse closer to Times Sq. Saved money being able to cook breakfast, and there are plenty of food places 1 to 5 star close by.

The grouting in the bathroom is very old, and has been glued over several times around the bath. This is really unsightly and a bit of mildew on the shower grouting needs to be fixed.

The best thing was to have the kitchen.

The price of the room and the aircom that didn't work.

I was impressed with the size of the suite and that it had 2 picture windows with different views

The bedding (sheets and pillows) could have been of higher quality, as well as the mattress. The framed picture in the dining area was ok but the one in the living room was tacky (and cheap)

The hotel is close to everywhere . a lot restaurants around the area and not too far from public transportation.

Nice room, excellent views from our room on the 17th floor and helpful staff.

I was upgraded to a one bedroom on the 21st floor and had absolutely fantastic views of the East River and downtown. I got to watch the sun rise over the river, and was almost late for my meeting.....watching traffic, pedestrians, the subway construction, etc. It was a great nyc experience!

The size of the unit. Having a guest bathroom.

The noise level from outside.

The location was good, just 5 minutes walk to the subway and 10 minutes to central park. The kitchen was very useful as we could self cater some of the time - there are delis and supermarkets within 5 minute walk. The staff, especially Robert, were really friendly and helpful. Access to internet in the foyer was great for organising trips.

The only complaint we had was the noise from the subway construction nearby, but they didn't work at the weekend and in the end we got used to it. We were on the 10th floor, I guess you would hear less if you were higher up.

I was very happy with my stay at the Marmara Manhattan hotel because the room was clean and spacious, the beds were good and we had an excellent baby cot for our baby, the neighborhood is very nice full of life and services, without having the heavy down town traffic and noise. The staff was very nice and helpful.

It is a decent hotel. Rooms are big but could be remodeled. Not much as far as service but rooms are clean and it served its purpose for my visit.

Thre rooms are dated and there is a smell in the room.

Location is excellent for museums on the upper East Side. 2Nd Ave subway construction was not an issue as was suggested by another reviewer. We had a suite, which had wonderful views of the surrounding area.