Holiday Inn Nyc – Lower East Side

We spent 4 nights at the Holiday Inn January 2016. Every person who worked the front desk was amazing and welcoming without exceptions. The area can be described as «up and coming» but I am from LA so not much bothers me. There are a few great bars and restaurants within blocks and the train station is a few steps away. There is also an amazing market on Essex as well as a ⁷⁄₁₁ and Dunkin Donuts steps away. This is more of a residential neighborhood and the Holiday Inn appears to be the only hotel so don’t expect too many touristy things. Despite being on a main street, I heard zero noise from the traffic or my neighbors. Our room was small but comfortable and had everything we needed. The front desk staff helped us out when we were «facing a mini crisis» and even called us an affordable car service when we needed to get to the airport on short notice.
My only gripe is that we had the room facing the elevator so we could hear every bit of conversation from those waiting to board. Overall, this is a great hotel and we thank you for your hospitality.

Doesn’t have a lot of (ok, any) personality but for work trips this place is great. Clean, easy to get to, centrally located (for me), friendly & helpful staff, good wi-​fi. What it lacks in character it makes up in being reasonably-​priced and close to so much good food & coffee.

This is the first time staying on the lower east side and we loved the location. Much quieter than Times Square where we usually stay. Close to SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. Subway is just steps away, so you can get anywhere from here. Plenty of restaurants and bars nearby. Also Duane Reed, Dunkin Donuts, or if you’re desperate McDonalds. They have a great deli around the corner where you can get egg sandwiches and great coffee. We went to a wedding at the Stanton Social and the food was fantastic! There’s a really cool Speak Easy bar called the Back Room and that was a trip! Look it up online, it’s worth a visit for a couple of drinks!
The rates here are great! We paid under $ 160 a night. In NYC during December, you can’t beat it! Tristan at the front desk was very friendly and helpful when I needed anything. We had room 802 and although it was small (typical for NY), it was very clean and the bed was sooooo comfortable. And if you’re a member of the Holiday Inn Club, we were able to get late check out! They will also watch your luggage when you check out so you can get some more time in!
We will definitely be back! Not one complaint!

We booked a room through Hotwire for one night. We only knew it’s gonna be a 4 star and in the Lower East Village. Being tourists, we don’t actually know a lot about NY, but this neighborhood seems suspicious. Maybe it’s just this street. The hotel does not look bad, but they gave us a room for people with disabilities and taking a shower means wet floors in the whole bathroom. Also, the sheets and towels are really stained and I found a long black hair in my bed so I am really picky now. Also, they are remodeling the room next to ours and the workers are really loud. I true to take a nap in the afternoon, but it was really noisy and I gave up. Overall, it’s not that bad, but a some small things sometimes bother even more.

Great reception. Very clean and comfortable room. Wonderful neighborhood full of great restaurants. One of my worst nights ever in any hotel due to loud obnoxious guests who kept up their loud talking well into the night at times with their door open. Called staff twice, each time followed by brief quiet. Gave up calling again. The staff should have come back without me having to call again and again. Very slow check out. Happier ending: receiving 15,000 points consolation given to me by management, so will be back!

Extremely affordable but not without its significant issues.
Pros:
1. Affordable: I got a really good rate a day before my arrival.
2. Good area for sleep: For once I didn’t get a hotel in Midtown and boy did it make a difference. No sirens, crashes, traffic, screaming, yelling. Priceless.
3. Nice Rooms: It seems a relatively new hotel, so you are getting a bang for your buck.
4. Courteous front desk.
Cons:
1. SLOWWWW Internet: I don’t if it was my unlucky day, but during my stay, the internet was atrociously slow. I barely could open my emails within a minute. So, if you are planning some heavy business work, you may want to reconsider.
2. NO Complimentary breakfast: Seriously, this pissed me off. I’v been to better and worse hotels and you get the breakfast. At least, a cup of cereal or a extra large granny smith apple! They pretty much have a kitchen downstairs that you have to order from. And they’re charging you iHop prices. 7 – 8 dollars for an omelet. But a McDonalds and Dunkin Donuts is within walking distance if you want to torture your intestines.

Stayed over Saturday night this past weekend (Columbus Day weekend) for a bachelorette party. When we called to make reservation we asked to book two rooms next to each other, and they were unable to do so. However, the did say we can have rooms on the same floor. When we checked in, they told us our rooms would be on separate floors. Also, we had to call several times to ensure that at least one room would be available at 12:00 for us to decorate. Each time someone called, the person at the front desk had a bit of an attitude, and said they would «note an early check in». Thankfully, they did note this. However, the room they gave us at 12:00 was still being occupied by another guest! When we went upstairs there was a gentleman getting dressed in the room assigned to us. We then had to wait almost 20 min for a new room. Additionally, there was only one functioning elevator, which was a bit of a nuisance for the 11 girls joining the party.
On the plus side, most of the staff was friendly and apologetic for the issues we encountered.

Stayed here for 7 days in late August, and one of my clients from Europe also reserved a room here for a stay concurrent with mine, at my recommendation (that is, my recommendation for this particular hotel). A second client stayed here, again at my recommendation, for two days concurrent with my stay. We were each quite pleased with our experiences at this hotel.
I had, during a number of 7 to 12 night stays each year in lower Manhattan over the past 6 years, always stayed at the now-​closed Holiday Inn SoHo on Lafayette St., but alas, they closed late in 2014, and so I picked this hotel for my recent stay in lower Manhattan.
I found this hotel quite satisfactory. My room was fine, the rooms, hallways, elevator and lobby were very clean and well-​maintained, and staff was friendly and helpful. Check-​in and check-​out were quite quick and efficient.
When reading the other reviews here, you will want to IGNORE the few reviews that complained of small rooms. Anyone who complains about small rooms at a hotel in Manhattan is simply a newbie, that is, someone who has never stayed at a significant number or variety of Manhattan hotels before. The reality is that ALL hotel rooms in Manhattan are small, unless you are paying over $ 900 per night. This is due to the high cost of real estate and the high taxes. So, if you see someone complaining about small rooms, tell them to get over it and to grow up and face the reality of hotel stays in Manhattan.
I had arranged to rent a refrigerator from the hotel during my stay, and the hotel provided a small thermoelectric (aka Peltier) so-​called «refrigerator» from Culinair, the model Af100; it was in like-​new condition. I quickly discovered that the «refrigerator» was not really a refrigerator at all, under commonly-​used legal and scientific definitions, wherein a refrigerator must chill items in it to 44 degrees F or below. Rather, this device is merely a very-​underpowered «cooler» or «chiller», for, according to the manufacturer’s specs, it can only cool items placed in it to 52 degrees at the lowest, and then only if the room interior is below 72 degrees F, and only if the cooler is mounted with its back and sides well away from any walls or other obstructions in order to allow unrestricted air flow over the radiator fins in the rear.
The Culinair Af100 that they provided to me could not get the interior temperature below 53 or 54 degrees F, which is nowhere near a safe enough temperature for storage of dairy, meat and fish products, and I wanted to store some meat items in the fridge, so I faced a problem. So, since I am an engineer and a scientist, I recognized the problem right away, and then confirmed my suspicions about the «refrigerator» by doing a web search, reading the manufacturer’s specifications for this device, and then reading the reviews of this device on Amazon and other vendor sites.
In light of the problem with interior temperatures that were just too high for safe storage of most food items, I started filling plastic kitchen containers (I always carry some in my luggage) with ice from the ice dispensing machine in the hallway, and I placed five of these containers full of ice around the interior of the cooler, and refreshed the ice in them twice per 24 hour period, in order to get the interior temperature of the chiller down into the lower 40s (degrees Fahrenheit).
So, just as many reviews of the Culinair Af100 «refrigerator» on Amazon Marketplace and other vendor websites mention, this device is not really a refrigerator at all, but rather a chiller or a cooler. The hotel would have been much better choosing a different and slightly higher-​priced thermoelectric refrigerator, such as one of the Avanti thermoelectric models; they actually get the contents down to at least 40 degrees F, and often lower. So, be forewarned: if you rent a fridge from the hotel and they provide you with one of the Culinair Af100 models (and, from what they told me, this is their primary brand/​model of «refrigerator»), you will likely wish to add containers full of ice to get the interior temperatures down into a really useful, and safe, range of true refrigeration temperatures!
BTW, the elevators will only operate to go upstairs from the lobby if you swipe a valid guest room key before entering a floor number; this is a security measure.
Tip: there is a great but tiny hole-​in-​the-​wall traditional Chinese dumpling joint (primarily for takeout) called C&C Prosperity Dumpling one block to the east on Clinton, and up one block to the north. They sell only dumplings and five or six other simple Chinese dishes. Best of all, their dumplings are very low in MSG! Great dumplings!

Great location and staff. Relatively spacious rooms. We will definitely use this hotel again for NYC adventures.

I booked this on Hotwire where I was told this was a 4 star hotel. This is NOT in anyway a four star hotel.
1. They don’t have a bar. They may claim to have «Retro Bar & Grill» but that is simply and abandoned basement diner that no-​one goes to.
2. Their Elevators are directly out of a 1972 wood-​laminate paneling factory. They take well over 6 minutes each ride and have hideous floors.
3. The hallways are tiny and filled with garbage bags. That is right Housekeeping places bags of trash around the hallways for hours at a time.
4. WORST HOUSEKEEPING… this is the the one item that hit the hardest. I left a shirt laid out in my bed. When I got back I couldn’t find it. Well the thieving (I’ll get to this in a second) housekeeping lady made the bed over it! Now to the thieving part, I lost chargers, wifi cards, shirts, and a book during my stay. I HIGHLY doubt I misplaced them, I am 90% sure it was this woman but no proof. Also they do not replace soap, toilet paper or towels. You have to call and request for additional stuff, I have NEVER experienced such poor housekeeping.
The only two reasons I give this a two instead of a one is because of the Latin fella (great looking btw) who works the front desk. He was such a joy to talk to and helped with directions. The other reason is location. There are a ton of places you can go have a drink at to forget about the TRAGIC housekeeping practices at the Holiday Inn.

For my first trip to NYC, I don’t think I could have ended up in a better place for the price. The location is great — lots of restaurants, bars and venues within short walking distance. Subway is literally a block and a half away. There’s also a Duane Reade only two or three blocks away. Bowery Ballroom, Arlenes’s Grocery, Piano’s, Mercury Lounge, etc, etc, all within walking distance. :)
I had a King room. Very economical use of space. For one person, it was perfect. The hotel is only a few years old, I think, so you don’t have to worry about wear and tear.
The staff! They are always so helpful, always smiling. Not only front desk, but housekeeping as well. They greet everyone who enters the door. After 8 nights here, I didn’t wanna go home!
No issues with their wifi as this was a business/​leisure trip, that was of utmost importance to me and they didn’t fail to deliver on that.
They do have room service available from their restaurant that I never used so can’t comment on.
FYI — They said they will be changing their address from 150 Delancey to 96 Suffolk because their entrance is on Suffolk. The delancey address did throw off the taxis, ubers and food delivery guys so use 96 suffolk to make everyone’s life easier.
All in all, a great stay and I highly recommend this place!

Great location. TV’s are a little tricky to work but no big deal. If you stay here, check out Wolfnights for wraps that will fill your tummy up and make your mouth happy. Also, check out the Deli on the corner just at the end of the block. When you come out the front door, hang a right. They have $ 4.00 breakfast sandwhiches that come on bagels. Plenty of food, hot, tasty, and cheap. This is a great location if you want to be close to the World Trade Center, Chinatown and Canal street shopping. Right next to the Williamsburg Bridge.

I wasn’t sure what to expect staying in New York for the first time but after spending 7 nights here I know I picked an awesome hotel. There was not a single time in which the staff wasn’t friendly and willing to assist in any needs. Some even made great recommendations for tourism activities. Every single staff member I encountered greeted me with a smile and we were always greeted by the front desk when leaving and coming back. The room was small but nice for the LES and surprisingly the hotel itself is an awesome location for the price we paid. All in all, I’d stay here again without hesitation.

I had a great stay here and found it very convenient for exploring the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and East Village. The hotel is quite close to the subway, and I also used the M14 and M15 bus routes a few times. Other times I just walked. If the weather was warmer and the days longer I would have walked across the Williamsburg Bridge — maybe next time.
The room was clean and the front desk staff were incredibly nice and helpful. I did have some noise from my next door neighbors the first night, opening and closing their door at all hours, but luckily they checked out and it was quiet for the rest of my trip. My only other gripe is that they put me in a handicapped room, which had a poorly engineered bathroom. Despite my best efforts, water went all over the floor when I took a shower and it became very messy not to mention unsafe. Next time I’ll demand a non-​handicapped room.

Avoid this hotel at all costs — they are running a scam.
This might have been the most infuriating hotel experience I have ever had, and it ruined a special birthday trip to NYC.
When you book a «standard room» the hotel offers you a choice between a king bed and two doubles. We booked two rooms and made it clear we needed two doubles in each. The hotel, however, does not honor these requests, despite making them available online. When we arrived, we were told that only rooms with one bed were available and there we no cots available whatsoever. With a limited budget on a special trip, we were forced to buy another room just so that no one was forced to sleep on the floor. While staying at the hotel, we met two other families who were in the same position. It appears that as standard practice, the hotel offers rooms that they do not have available, forcing people to book addition rooms upon arrival!
The management couldn’t care less. They offered us $ 10 off the additional room, which wasn’t even the cheapest price available if you booked online!
When we asked for a complimentary (cheap, continental) surprise breakfast be sent to the room in the morning (just for the birthday celebrant), the front desk staff agreed. However, nothing arrived the next morning. When we asked the desk upon leaving for the day, they offered no apology or explanation, saying only that we should have complained earlier (we didn’t know because it was supposed to be a surprise!).
But the real kicker came at 4:30am. I woke up to someone trying to enter my room. I could hear someone using the keycard and trying to open the door. When I went to look, I saw a man (seemingly drunk) and completely naked trying to enter the room. I called down to the desk to immediately inform them of the problem. Think they offered an apology? An explanation? An assurance they were taking care of it? Nope. Just an «ok, we’ll check.» Any hotel with professional management would have profusely apologized and offered some type of token of their regret for this whole experience. But not this place.
If they can’t reliably offer double bed rooms when requested (even if they tell you it is not guaranteed, you expect it when requesting an option the hotel provides!), they have an obligation to remove the information from their website.
They ruined our trip. The management here doesn’t deserve your money. There are hotels of equal or better standards nearby for the same price (or less).

I loveLOVElove visiting the Big Apple.
Yesteryear and a half ago, my mom’s boyfriend at the time gave me a little tip when visiting NYC: ‘Don’t stay in Manhattan unless you intend to spend, spend, spend’. I, however, have never listened to that little tidbit.
Every time I have visited the glorious city, I have always stayed in Manhattan –but with restrictions. I refuse to stay anywhere other than Chinatown. Why?
EASY. It’s cheap. Well, cheaper.
Originally, I stayed two nights about three/​four months ago at the Holiday Inn on Lafayette. It was awwwwwesome. Perfect location. Right near the only non-​hellacious parking sitch in the 347.
So, obviously, when my boyfriend wanted to visit NYC for the weekend … I already knew where I wanted to stay. I called the hotel and verified that they were the same location I stayed at before and … SNAP, the reservation was made.
And then, we got there. And that began the never ending problemos. What exactly rubbed me the wrong way? This was not the same location. Not at all. I verified the address with the rep and everything. Parked in the same parking lot. Went to the one on Lafayette. Problemo? The one on Lafayette has been shut down.
Thus, I had to take a taxi on a 20 minute drive away from my car to various Holiday Inn’s until I found the correct one. ICK. What a sour start to a vacay.
The rooms are clean. That’s what I dig about the Holiday Inn … I know what to expect: set levels of cleanliness. But, honestly, the staff here is rude and they have yet to freshen up my room (I’m midway through day 2 of my visit). Not happy, but not mad.
Next time I’ll stay elsewhere. If you’re cool with paying Union Square prices for L.I. Boatel quality … This is perfect for you.

For the price, this is a good bet. I always love staying in lower Manhattan and even though this hotel isn’t at the nicest intersection in the world (it’s actually quite grungy) you’re only a VERY short walk away from the hidden charms of the Lower East Side and the well-​known charms of nearby Nolita, Soho, East Village, etc.
Our no-​frills room was clean and the bed was extremely comfy.
Tip: ask for a room facing the courtyard; apparently some of the outer rooms can get quite noisy.
Another tip: if you love coffee, Black Cat coffee shop is a 3-​minute walk up Suffolk and a quick right on Rivington. Fantastic espresso and cappucinos.
Considering the average price-​point of Manhattan hotels, I’d definitely stay here again!

Finding an affordable hotel in NYC is hard. Finding a clean hotel in NYC is harder. I’ve visited NYC a few times and stayed in various hotels. There is a reason why i don’t return to all those hotels. But this Holiday Inn is an exception. This hotel was super clean and the staff was super friendly and always greeted it’s guest with a smile no matter if you see them on the floor, elevator or lobby.
The location of this hotel is fairly nice, it’s right next to the subway. The F, J, M and Z all stop here. Once you walk out of your hotel you can easily walk down to the subway station. However, when you are going back to your hotel the exit for the subway is a block further down. Keep in mind that in NYC uptown is towards Central park and Downtown is towards the statue or Freedom tower. One thing i didn’t really like about this hotel was that it was not easy getting a taxi. Ok i know its NYC it should be as easy as find a pigeon on the street. However, this hotel is located right off the Williamsburg bridge therefore most of the traffic is one way or they either can’t stop because it’s a green light and they just got off the bridge. So if you need a taxi walk 2 blocks down on Delancey and start waving your arms like a cheerleader!
Most importantly, this hotel is walking distance from Clinton street baking company. One of the best places to grab your fried green tomatoes. Yes i am one of those people that will book their hotel solely based on the food places around them. Hey, it makes it easier so you don’t have up too early for food. Oh, on the bright side you are only 2.5 subway stops from the Cronut place. Definitely a perk when booking this hotel!
Overall, i really like this hotel. The housekeeping staff did an excellent job keeping our room clean. When i return to NYC I consider book this place again.

Through research and recommendations, we decided to stay in the Lower East Side. It would be cheaper than staying in Midtown or Times Square and things were accessible by subways.
ROOM:
We booked a room with two double beds. This Holiday Inn is newly built so everything was new and clean. The room was smaller than I’m used to, but my friend said it’s bigger than the last NY hotel he stayed at. The room had a desk and chair, plenty of outlets, and an exterior closet.
The staff was friendly and accomodating. The first night, I found spots on my sheets. I called down to the front desk and someone came up and moved us to another room which turned out to be slightly bigger. Checkout is at 11am, but when we called down in the morning, they gave us a 2pm checkout which was nice. My only gripe was that housekeeping wasn’t 24 hours a day (and my friend had to remind me that I wasn’t in Vegas…).
LOCATION:
*Lower East Side off either Delancy Street or Essex Street subway exits
*Walking distance from Lower Manhattan, Chinatown, and Little Italy
*Walking distance from popular restaurants: Katz’s Deli, Joe’s Shanghai, Beauty & Essex
WHAT TO KNOW:
*King bed or two double bed rooms
*Free wifi
*Outside can get a little loud. I heard people screaming and horns honking.
*AC unit can be a bit loud as well
*Book on Holiday Inn’s website for the best rate
*In room safes, but no fridge
*Microwave located in the lobby along with snacks available for purchase
*Business center consisting of two computers where you can print for free
*Bath and Body Works toiletries

Visited the city with my friends and chose this hotel because of the low price & pictures of the rooms seemed pretty nice.
+ Great location, close to Chinatown & the subway station
+ Rooms are small but nice since it’s so new
+ Staff was very accommodating and let us check in at 12pm!
I loved it and will definitely consider staying here again at my next visit :)