nyma, the new york manhattan hotel

Had the horrible displeasure of staying at this hotel while I apartment hunted in NYC. The location for this place is the only thing good about this place. In the heart of K town and close to the train is the only thing it has going for it. The front desk people are ASSHOLES. Every interaction I had with a staff member was horrible. Curt, rude and clearly not happy with their jobs was the vibe I got from everyone working here. Why are you in the hospitality business if you clearly don’t like people? Will never stay here lost my business forever. Go down the street and try your luck at any other hotel in k town. Airbnb even but never this hotel again.

This hotel was decent for the price we payed. We came here in February and only paid $ 115/​night. The location was very convenient. It was in Koreatown, and just a few blocks from a giant shopping area, which includes the huge Macy’s.
However, the rooms were not in the best condition. The fan in the bathroom didn’t work, and you’re not allowed to open the windows, so our room was stuffy and humid the entire time. The paint was also chipping in the bathroom. The interior of the rooms was a bit outdated given how the hotel markets itself, but this wasn’t a big deal.
When we were there, the free breakfast consisted of bagels, 2 types of cereal, frozen waffles, hard-​boiled eggs, yogurt and fruit. So not the best hotel breakfast, but since it was free I’m not going to complain. The roof-​top bar was small, but nice. You get a great view of the empire state building. The prices were a bit expensive, but worth it for one or two drinks.
Overall, good hotel for budget travelers. I would have given it 4 stars had it not been for the broken bathroom fan/​lack of ventilation.

Location excellent, price great for what you get if you book closer to your check in date (tried to book a month in advance and for some reason website quoted $ 100 more than price I got booking a few days prior to arrival). Con-​rooms aren’t as nice and clean as I remembered but all in all great value!

This is my favourite hotel to stay at in the city! So close to everything touristy.
The stuff can be a bit rude but, the pros weight out the cons with this place.
The bar they recently added on the rooftop was awesome! That view of the Empire State Building is just EPIC! Some of views from the hotel rooms are great too!
They also offer breakfast which is a great touch considering some cafes in the city can be a bit. $$$. Best to get there earlier as it gets super busy!
Will definitely stay here again

The quiet, clean, nicely decorated rooms will captivate you. The price is great for the location! If you are looking for a peaceful escape away from home, try NYMA for a great experience that you could afford.

I stayed here for 5 days, in November. I get nostalgia just thinking about it. The Empire State is literally one block away from the hotel, and like 15 minutes walking away from Times Square. On the 4 nights we were in NYC, me and my boyfriend walked to Times Square. Our room was very clean, and the bed was a dream. I slept like a baby here. We got a room on the 17^th floor in front of the bar. I was never bothered by the noise of the bar. We payed $ 165 for each night, the room was a good size for that price. The front desk people were really friendly and so was the gentleman who help us carry our suitcases upstairs. We tipped him, for his help. I found everything in the room to be very clean. Planning on staying here for my next trip to NYC.

This hotel gives you the best bang for the buck. Conveniently located in the heart of Ktown (or Korean way/​street), there’s certainly no shortage of eateries around. You can hop out, grab food anywhere at any time. It’s close to the Herald square subway and poi’s such as Macy’s, the Empire State building, Bryant park and etc.
Online reservation was easy and service reps responded quickly to my questions. Check in and out were a breeze. The hotel is clean and provides free breakfast and all day coffee with good wifi.
As for the room, the room had some weird rubbles near the AC when i first walked in. The cleaning lady cleaned it for us again but the hotel didn’t know what it was. This and the lack of a fan in the restroom is why I am giving 4 stars, although it would be much closer to 4.3 ish.
I’ve seen bad reviews on nyma regarding their breakfast service but I don’t know what they’re expecting. It is perfectly fine as it is. You get a toasted waffle/​pancake, cereals, juices, breads, bagels, yogurts, fruits… what else do you need? Perhaps potatoes.
Overall, i very much enjoyed my stay. The ease of simply walking back to the hotel for a quick break is important for touring in the NYC. I would stay again and recommend to others.

For what we paid for, this place was awesome!
NY gets crazy around graduation time, so we were really concerned about the peak in prices for hotels. A friend of my dad’s recommended this place, saying this was where he stayed whenever he was in town. With the Redroof/​AAA discount, the total for our whole stay came out to ¼ of what we would have paid at another hotel.
Don’t get me wrong, the place isn’t the Marriott. The lobby is small, and the rooms ARE small… BUT everything is clean! All we needed the hotel for was a place to sleep at night anyway (since we were out most of the day), so as long as they had cleancleanCLEAN rooms/​bedding, we were fine with it. It’s also located in a very Korean neighborhood so if you’re into that, this is the place to be.

Für mich das perfekte Hotel für einen Aufenthalt in Manhatten. Es liegt einen Block vom Empire State Building entfernt und somit mitten drin. Der Fußweg zum Timesquare beträgt max 10 Minuten. Das Frühstück ist amerikanisch spartanisch, aber für uns vollkommen in Ordnung. Die Klimaanlage war sehr leise und wir haben insbesondere auch den Kühlschrank sehr geschätzt. Das Bett (auch immer ganz wichtig) war phantastisch und wir haben ab der ersten Nacht wunderbar geschlafen. Wenn es überhaupt einen Kritikpunkt gibt, war es die Sauberkeit, diese war nicht so ganz optimal. Deswegen auch «nur» 4 Sterne.
Fazit: Wir würden das Hotel immer wieder buchen

Rooms are small and not the cleanest looking — not worth the price (over $ 220/​night) but it is in a good location (close to subway and myriad of nearby Korean food — one star). The complimentary breakfast is a nice touch, but, again, you are paying a premium for the room already. Service is mostly surly, which I can deal with (not gonna take it personally that you hate your job).
What pushed me over the edge of dissatisfaction was the extremely rude and unprofessional treatment we were given by the so-​called «bell-​hop». After we checked out of our rooms, we had left our bags with them so that we didn’t have to lug them (1 medium rolly and 1 small duffel) around as we traveled around the city before our flight. When my boyfriend went to retrieve the luggage, the bell-​hop was so rude! He blamed us for making him «lose a customer» who he could not help bring up luggage for because he had to help us get ours, glaring at us incessantly and muttering under his breath how we were «cheap» with the $ 3 tip we gave him. Fool, no one wanted your help anyway! He was slow and not friendly looking at all. As he was sending death daggers our way, he was talking to a coworker and loudly proclaims how he «just wants to make money, man». Knowing this attitude now, I would never feel safe leaving my luggage with them.
Stayed here twice (Jan 2014 and Jun 2014) — never again.

My father and I flew in from Illinois, and my brother (who was also coming in from Boston to meet us here) had made reservations prior to us coming. We arrive at the hotel extremely early (we arrived at 11:30am and check in wasn’t until 3pm) walk in with extremely friendly staff and a welcoming environment. I asked if we can leave our luggage there while we walked around, they let us check in early without any problems. It was truly amazing. There is nothing more to a smoother trip then having amazing staff that works with you. Last but not least, every time we walked in… we were always smiled at and welcomed it was a great experience and I highly recommend staying here if coming from out of town.

Ok — not where I wanted to stay but the price was right and the room was actually decent. if you need a cheap place that doesn’t give you nightmares this is your place.

Even on a monitored budget, traveling to NYC can really go off the rails quickly. Luckily, I’ve unearthed the NYMA, so in terms of lodging, I feel confident that I can at least stay overnight in Manhattan without breaking the bank.
The location is amazing, especially if you like Asian food. There’s a Paris Baguette next door, a food mall across the street that offers Korean and Japanese eats, Red Mango and Pinkberry are also across the street, as well as a bunch of other Asian foods all on the same block.
While I walked for my trip last week, Penn Station is about a 10 minute walk away and the subway is maybe 5 minutes away.
The hotel is no frills and is part of the 5 Apple Core Hotels group. No frills in that the soap and shampoo, etc. are on dispensers on the wall. I stayed in a non-​smoking room w/​a king size bed and the room was a great size — not large but still comfortable. They’re surrounded by buildings so there’s really no room with a great view, but the street-​side is the noisier side. I asked for the quiet side, where you can see 31^st St. from the window, and it was quiet for being in the middle of NYC.
The room and bathroom were very clean. The staff was very kind, and I was provided with a late check-​out. Thank you for that!
The price was amazing and I continued to monitor the rates. I re-​checked about 2 days before I was to arrive and it was $ 20 cheaper than when I booked a week prior. I called and they gave me the new rate with no hassle.
They offered a continental breakfast that was with the cost of the room, but I slept in and was unable to check it out.
Like anyone else, I love to be in the high end hotels where almost every wish is their command, but even more do I appreciate the clean and friendly deals. I will be back, NYMA. You were awesome!

We were given what is clearly a smoking room, even though we are non-​smokers. Even otherwise, the upholstery, furniture, curtains — they all looked somewhat worn. The free breakfast was mostly bread-​based (muffins, etc — not too many selections at that), and limited options for healthy stuff like fresh fruits and berries.
Most of the guests appeared to be international and/​or tourists on limited budget. I would go for this place again only If I was desperate.

Stayed here again for 6 days and I was very pleased.
Pros:
–Great location. Convenience Stores, Korean restaurants, Korean supermarket all within 1 minute walking distance. MSG and Penn Station are about a 10 minute walk. St. Francis of Assisi church about a 6 minute walk. Times Square 20 minute walk. Union Square 10 minute subway ride. Ground Zero about a 20 minute subway ride.
About 10 minute cab ride to Javits Center. 10 minute cab ride to East Village.
–Free WIFI with no password required, HBO and HBO2 channels provided
–Bathroom comes with hand soap and hand lotion dispenser, and shower comes with shampoo/​conditioner and body soap dispenser so you never run out.
–Gym has 3 treadmills
–Breakfast served 6am-​10am, only hot food is scrambled eggs
Cons:
–With a room facing the street, you can hear sometimes hear the noise outside
–Heater in room turned on by itself late at night. I ended up unplugging it
I hear the rates are very competitive too. I will continue staying here when I come to NYC.

This was the best experience. This place was located right in the smack of everything that stayed open until the early morning hours 4 am — 5 am. Every one was helpful. No problems regarding what I have been reading about the elevator nor was it loud. Another big plus is that you can open the windows and experience the New York noise. We will be staying here next time we go.
One last thing the free breakfast is great and perfect to start your day before you devour the food this great city has to offer for lunch and dinner.

First time staying at a Hotel in NY. Great place in the middle of Korea town, so tons of places for Korean BBQ and other Korean food if your into that kind of stuff. Right down the street from the Empire State Buidling, Madison Sq Garden, Pen Station, and just a couple blocks away from Times Sq. They have free continental breakfast which wasnt that great but hey its free. Also hit the gym they have which was ok. Overall cool place, great location and nice staff. If im ever looking for a hotel in NY this is gna be at the top of my list.

I got a great deal on this hotel for a 4 night stay in February.
The room was perfect for me, clean, with a spectacular view of the Empire State Building. The location was ideal, just a block from the Subway, which allowed be to go anywhere in the city I wanted.
They offer the standard continental breakfast — danishes, cereal, bagels, fruit and coffee. Nothing great but it’s nice to have if you want something fast on your way to explore the city.
I would definitely stay here again.

Okay, really can’t say much bad as all others have said, its up to date clean, great location all that good stuff… but!
1 The blanket is a comforter (and that as we all know can be nasty and usaly ditched) and filled with a material that really keeps you HOT so you have to freeze the room. Spent half the fricking night at 200.00 to get comfortable. Then you get up and freeze… not very green of you guys… wasteful and you should warn us… no sleep!
2. If your a guy and want to sit on the pot to do some business… Well the water is so high and or the toilet is so low configured that your… well…lets just say its not cool it’s cold in the wrong place… sucks! Fix that stuff and you have a winner.

Wir hatten unseren Tripp nach NYC um ein paar Tage verlängert und sind in das NYMA gezogen. Das Hotel war (im Gegensatz zu dem davor) ein Traum. Leise Klimaanlage, sauber, sehr gemütliches Bett und einen Kühlschrank im Zimmer. Auch war das TV krisselfrei.
²⁴⁄₇ war jemand an der Rezeption zu erreichen und immer freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Die Lage ist kaum zu toppen. In stolperweite zu Sehenswürdigkeiten die man gesehen haben muss.
Ich kann das Hotel nur empfehlen.

Solid Choice in Midtown (3.5 Stars – an extra .5 star for value)
Pros:
1. Convenient (Subways, many lines, are a block to two a way)
2. Clean
3. Includes breakfast – bagels, fruit and coffee were pretty good
4. Very good French/​Korean bakery (Paris Baguette) right next door
5. Price-​Value
Cons:
1. Slow elevators… people aren’t kidding about this… you need to factor them into your planning if you need to be somewhere «on time.»
2. Interior is a little run-​down. Cleanliness wins out for me, so for the price it doesn’t bother me too much.
3. Eating area gets PACKED. (at least the food is decent, included, and you can take it back to your room (though it may get cold during the elevator ride:))

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
My boyfriend and I stayed at nyma for three nights from Thursday — Sunday in December the week before Christmas. After a red eye flight out of SFO we arrived at the hotel around 9am and left our bags in their storage since it was too early to check in. To kill time we helped ourselves to breakfast and hung out on the mezzanine level where there are some tables and couches, a coffee machine, and a couple TVs.
On the second floor you’ll find a small cafeteria with a free continental breakfast served until 10am, which includes bananas, apples, yogurt, hard boiled eggs, pastries, cereal, toast, bagels, coffee and juice. The cafeteria can get crowded, but there is another room located across the hall with a few additional tables — I feel like not too many people knew about this. We got away with arriving at 930am or even 945am, and the food was still pretty well-​stocked. Other than the crowd, I had no problems with the breakfast. After all, its FREE!
They checked us in early at about 1pm (check in time is 3pm). Our room was right by the elevators on the 11^th floor — very clean and we had a view of the Empire State building. Highlights include the flat screen TV, free wifi (was a bit slow), and the iPod dock. It didn’t get too cold in the evening, though we did make use of the heater, which kept at a soft hum throughout the night, but it didn’t bug us.
The location of the hotel was perfect. Right smack dab in the middle of Koreatown, we were a half a block away from the subway, within walking distance of Shake Shack @ Madison Square Park, Bön Chon Korean Fried Chicken, tons of shopping, and Madison Square Garden. Try Miss Korea next door for some yummy Korean BBQ. We were also a 10 – 15 minute walk from Times Square, and a 5 – 10 min train ride to SoHo, Brooklyn Bridge, and Central Park.
Cons? The employees at the front desk could have been more pleasant, and we had to wait a while to get our bags out of storage after we checked in.
For a «budget boutique» as a previous reviewer had called it, we were very happy with our stay at nyma. For those who are looking for reasonably priced, safe, comfy accommodations in NY, this your place.