Distrikt Hotel New York City, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Clean, comfortable, modern-​style hotel in a great location. The rooms were standard NY-​sized rooms, but there was enough space for two people to move around without tripping over one another. Driving-​wise, the location made for easy entry and exit from Manhattan via the Lincoln Tunnel; while walking-​wise, the hotel is near numerous Times Square area and Theater District sites, the subway [which, granted, is just about everywhere], and the Port Authority bus terminal. The staff was very friendly and responsive. I also thought the price was good for the city. I would stay here again.

Customer service is unrivaled. Truly. Staff is as good as it gets.
Rooms are immaculate. Spacious, clean and… I still can’t wrap my head around it… quiet! I was only aware of sirens from the streets… I stay in Manhattan a few times a year and EXPECT street noise… I mean, come on, you’re in the greatest city in the world and the saying is true, it NEVER SLEEPS. I usually hear everything from my hotel rooms: elevators, conversations, TVs from neighboring rooms, traffic, doors opening and closing… I HEARD NOTHING but the occasional siren. Also, the bedding is heavenly. HEAVENLY. If you don’t score a good night’s sleep at the Distrikt then you have issues far beyond what a Manhattan hotel can solve!
You are in a location convenient to EVERYWHERE in NYC. Walk if you’re able… but if you want to hop on the subway, Penn Station is 6 blocks away. You’re within easy walking distance of the Theater District, the Highline, Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center, Chelsea. If you’re up to it, the sky’s the limit… Central Park, Upper East Side, Greenwich Village etc. etc.
Utilize the Lounge at Distrikt after a day of seeing the sights. It is comfortable, the bartender is pleasant and accommodating and you can relax and enjoy the very comfortable seating and recap your day.
Ask and ye shall receive. The Distrikt staff is knowledgeable about NYC and very, very helpful. I saw multiple staff members answer questions posed about restaurants, transportation and arrangements for airport pick-​up.
Special props to Hugo… he is a friendly, genial and most helpful staff member. Go ahead, name-​drop him when you get there. It’s always nice to have a friend in a big city!

3.5 Stars. This is a tough one… the staff get 5 stars for sure but what makes the general rating drop is the actual facilities:
1. Thankfully we were on the 4^th floor so besides taking our luggage to our room we were able to use the stairs; however, some were not so fortunate. Two elevators total and one was completely out of commission; the other required waiting upwards of 10 minutes for its response and another 5 for it to actually make it to the floor.
2. The shower knob fell off upon trying to turn it on, it was barely hanging on when I touched it. Again, thankfully I was not in the shower when this happened because it was a very large and heavy piece of metal which definitely could cause some damage had it landed on my toes.
3. Sadly, this issue the hotel has no control over BUT if you are looking for a hotel to stay at this is important for you to know. 40^th St between 8^th and 9^th (the street the hotel is on) is not the nicest of streets and there is construction on the street and sidewalk. Which yeah ok is a lot of NYC but it’s a hassle with luggage and just generally an annoyance.
4. We did ask for a higher floor (a blessing and a curse that we didn’t get that!) and obviously a view would have been nice. Instead we looked onto a back alley with construction, a bunch of machines (air con units maybe?) and trash everywhere. No light made it into the room and the lights were not very bright, the one by my bed didn’t even work.
For an anniversary trip, not the most romantic haha.
As I said, the staff were all awesome! Very welcoming, helpful and kind. In fact they even left a cupcake and a cute note on our bed to congratulate us on our wedding anniversary. They definitely went above and beyond what was expected. If the other issues hadn’t arose I would be giving this place at least 4, maybe 5 stars. It is a good location, they have their own bar a restaurant and the overall décor is modern and inviting. Free Wifi, water, tea and sometimes hot chocolate waiting in the lobby and a small computer area if you need it.

Stayed 2÷17÷16. Nice place no frills but everything was clean and seemed new. Only 5 units to my floor keeping it quite. Had everything we needed, will defined stay again.

My boyfriend and I came for vacation and stayed 5 nights. The staff was amazing, the greeted us every time we came in and left. They had coffee and hot cocoa available in the lobby. The partnership with MidCity gym was great! Full access to the complete gym. Wasn’t just a typical hotel gym, it had all of the equipment. Great location for the subway.
The only downfall about this hotel is the room size. We both had large luggage that took up almost half of the available space, and after 5 nights if you could imagine, got cramped real quick. The shower and bathroom was too small as well.
All in all I would stay here again, we literally were only in the room to sleep, so the size didn’t really bother us too much. I would recommend to anyone who doesn’t plan on staying in the room the whole time, but if you’re looking for location convenience and good hospitality, stay here.

Our stay was decent, but I expected so much more after seeing other Unilocalers reviews for Distrikt. There was nothing spectacular about our stay and the hotel is on the fringes of the theater/​times square area, so it is not really in the mix of things either.

Stayed here six (6) nights and absolutely loved it! This is the perfect hotel if you want to explore the city… it’s close to everything. It’s modern and sophisticated with all the perks of a much more expensive hotel… I usually stay at Hilton midtown, but I can tell you I did not miss a thing. .although the rooms were a bit small everything was arranged so strategically that space was not an issue. Every single staff member… from the doorman on my first day to the clerks behind the reception desk when I checked out could not have been more friendly, courteous and helpful. I can’t wait to go back.

amazing. Awesome. Love it.

The Distrikt has earned a customer for life!
My initial plan for my birthday trip to NY was to stay for the day and drive back to MA in the evening. However, bcz my brother is spontaneous and spoiled he encouraged me to stay an additional day so we could take the children to the aquarium the next morning. After checking Unilocal (of course) for ratings of hotels nearby I settled on the Distrikt. Unfortunately, the purchase option online was on the fritz so I had to call to book my room. The front desk clerk I spoke with was extremely pleasant and helpful and informed me the reason the system would not allow me to book online was bcz they were out of queen beds. We settled on a double, I gave him my credit card information, then headed over an hour or so later.
Upon arrival, I valeted my car and was met with the same friendly/​welcoming vibe that was given over the phone. Unfortunately, (bcz no trip with Shirley would exist without a little drama) my credit card was declined despite informing the bank to put on a travel alert. I used a different card, was given my key, and said good night. Ready for the funny part? ;)
I walked over to the elevator, pushed the button, got on, pushed my floor. Nothing happened. I pushed my floor again. Still nothing. I tried a third time, once again, nothing. I exited the elevator and assumed it was broken. After pushing the button again for the other elevator the original elevator doors opened. I stared, got in, and pushed the button again. I bounced the elevator in hopes the shaking would help. I KNOW this sounds insane. I just couldn’t understand why the floor button wouldn’t illuminate. A minute later another guest entered, flashed his key card over the black circle then pushed his floor. I FELT LIKE AN IDIOT and giggled to myself during the entire ride. It was too funny to omit from my review.
The room was really clean, the bathroom had robes, and their were 2 chocolates on each bed. It had an amazing view and the beds were extremely comfortable. I liked the «Lather» products and soap. It wasn’t harsh and didn’t dry my skin.
As I was settling in, I got a call from my brother informing me all of the hotels were booked and he couldn’t get a room (the children stayed at my God mothers). It was kismet. I originally wanted a queen but got a double and now my brother and his fiancé would not find lodging. I called down and once again was greeted with a friendly/​kind voice. I explained the issue, offered to pay extra and asked if they could accommodate. The gentleman told me he would speak with his manager and call me back in 5 minutes. Five minutes later they called, asked my brothers name and added him to the room.
During check out I discovered they didn’t charge me an additional fee to add my brother. The morning staff was just as pleasant but the complimentary coffee was bad. They also have computer stations with complimentary printing for guests. If my only complaint is the coffee: It’s a 5 star experience! I will stay here exclusively (if rooms are available) and also recommend it to friends and family.
Great customer service is invaluable and the Distrikt has mastered it.

Had an amazing stay here. So beautiful, reasonable, comfortable and in a great location. I definitely plan on returning!

Terrible place that won’t cancel your booking and will charge you even if you call 24 hours prior to arriving and tell them you can’t make it. No concern for how hard people work for their money with a rude staff to boot that will not try to work around a situation. Instead it is a Caveot Emptor mentality from these people. Stay away.
Don’t think that because they have a decent star rating now that isn’t changing. It is a new hotel and the terrible customer service and their hotel policy haven’t had time to negatively impact their customer base. Without a doubt this place will be another 3.5 star hotel in less than a year. Save your money.

We stayed over Christmas.
Location was just ok, End of theatre district and start of garment district.
Several homeless people on the sidewalk to get to the hotel.
The room is not large and NOT spacious for NYC. It is clean. Service is good, except that one of the elevators was down for a few days and that was frustrating.
Front desk staff were always helpful.
Bathroom is small, no space to put toiletries, no shelf. Shower is alright, but again, no space to put your shampoo or razor except on the floor.
The heating/​air system worked very well. USB ports to plug electronics in was nice.
Probably would not stay here again, more for location than anything else.

I picked this hotel from reviews here. It was close to everything, either walking or on the subway. The staff was incredibly sweet to us, the entire stay. The prices were reasonable and the room was clean/​comfortable. My daughter referred to it as a «boutique hotel» which I had never heard, I just know that whenever I go to NYC, this is where I’m going to be staying.

This place is EXCELLENT! The location is very convenient to the theatre district, the price is reasonable, the beds wonderful and comfy, the rooms clean, and the staff very friendly. I highly recommend this hotel.

I stayed in this hotel last May while I was in town with my sister for a convention. Great location, kind staff and amazing service. Super close to Broadway, Times Square, etc.
This hotel set the bar high when we entered the room to find a personalized letter thanking us for our stay, along with a individually wrapped brownie from a cute bakery. Definitely a nice touch and a worthy first impression.
The bathroom was the perfect size, and my sister and I had plenty of space to get ready for our day without bumping into each other every two seconds. The bed was comfortable and spacious, and the décor and environment of the place was superb. I’d definitely like to stay here again!

So I was here in mid May and really enjoyed my one night stay. Some of the highlights include its nice room and bathroom (pretty spacious rooms for NYC), nespresso machine in the room, close proximity to Times Square but not in the middle of the craziness, really nice front desk service, and free, fast wifi. In full disclosure, I got a good last minute deal here on
. I would definitely come here again.
My only complaints were no continental breakfast and lousier than expected. Given it is NYC, it is hard to avoid the noise factor with all the car traffic, construction, etc.

Yes! Yes! Yes!
Totally consider this property the next time your travels bring you to NYC. My wife loved this place, and she is a complete hotel snob.
Let me summarize it for you:
Pros
+ Excellent location, within a 10 minute walk of Times Square.
+ Staff were very friendly. And all staff were this way, including the cleaning staff. Rarely do you see all members of a staff as friendly, and they knocked it out of the park here.
+ My wife loved the showers. Some hotel bathrooms give you the «yuck» feeling. These were the opposite.
+ Very comfortable beds.
+ Keurigs in the room were a nice bonus.
+ If you happen to be lucky enough to face North, the views are beautiful.
+ A nice added touch of bringing chocolates with tomorrow’s weather in the afternoon.
+ If you forgot your computer at home, 3 iMacs were in the lobby, and the WiFi was free and fast.
Cons
— Even on a 20+ floor room, we could hear New York City. The room itself was quite (we could not hear our neighbors at all), but through the windows we could hear people yelling from the street below.
— There is no continental breakfast, so if you were hoping to save a few bucks on your stay, you’re out of luck.

I’ve only been up to NYC a few times so picking a hotel is a bit of a headache. Found Distrikt Hotel at the last minute and decided to gamble. I’m so glad that the reviews didn’t steer me wrong. There is a reason this place currently has over 4 stars. The staff was friendly and prompt. The room was great– really liked how modern the bathroom looked. Was able to leave our stuff at the lobby at check out so I could grab a bagel and coffee before heading back home.
I was able to spend the entire night walking around the theater district and felt completely safe (with my bf).
Would not hesitate to come back! I was in NYC for less than 24 hrs so I mainly used the hotel to shower and sleep but the convenience was great.
FYI– It’s right next to the Port Authority. Parking costs and arm and leg so 24 hrs will cost you $ 45.

Great hotel! It’s less than 5 years old and everything is new and clean and working well. The staff at all levels are genuine and there to help. I received a nice welcome letter upon my arrival in my room with two chocolate brownies — a nice touch seldom seen in hotels that aren’t at a higher price point.
There’s a complimentary happy hour that offers snacks but I found them less than ideal and it’s not a manager’s hosted bar so don’t look for a glass of wine or beer on the house like some other chains do.
Business Center– I’m on a personal mission to document the hotels that actually provide a complimentary business experience for their guests. That means, sometimes my iPad doesn’t cut it and I’ve got to do some light browsing/​research so don’t tell me you have a «24 hour business center» and really its just another way to fleece your guest. If I have to pay per minute to use a computer so its $ 20 to read an email or print out a boarding pass then that’s not exactly hospitable. Thankfully, Distrikt bucks the trend! They have 3 really nice iMac computers free for guest use in the lobby. They even have chargers for your phone right on the desktop. Post up with a complimentary cup of coffee in the morning (or hot cocoa at night) and knock out that paperwork. Way to go Distrikt!
Room is decent size by New York standards (although I did have two beds so maybe that is a bigger room) Note: the two beds are NOT American queen size beds. They looked like full size. I must confess, they weren’t the most comfortable to me — felt like foam mattresses but some reviewers feel differently.
A spotless, clean new bathroom (shower only in my room) with a nice collection of amenities (shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, liquid body soap, moisturizer)
Oh, and they throw in free wifi!

A simple and neat 4 star hotel located in the middle of Manhattan, it is quite convenient as it is accessible to everything.
The hotel itself has a modern theme with rooms that have a minimalistic design.
Clean, hospitable and smart.

Good hotel, nice people, near subway and time square

Great Hotel, super friendly staff. Nice (little) rooms with modern style. Free WiFi, Coffee and The New York Times. Close to the Times Square and the Broadway.

Sehr gutes kleines Hotel mitten im Theaterviertel. Der Service ist ausgezeichnet, die Zimmer leise, was in NYC nicht Standard ist und die Ausstattung hochwertig. Das Frühstück ist ebenfalls gut.