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Hotel Pennsylvania	Average Price: $232 Check Rates

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401 7TH AVENUE NEW YORK

New York City, 10001 View map

2-Star Hotel Rank: 48 of 144
Average review rating: 2.6

OpinionWell Value Index: 4

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (12) , Expedia (79) , MyTravelGuide (35) , TripAdvisor (543) , YahooTravel (184)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (4/5 issues found)

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Construction:	There are recent comments about Construction, Remodeling, Renovation.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	Recent comments complained about room smell.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	Recent comments complained about bed bugs.

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1. Also bare wires, uncovered outlets, light not working.

Read full review 4/21/2011 Vote

2. The sockets under the table were just bare wires with no casing.

"Very Disappointing " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/15/2011 Vote

3. Cons: Room was dusty and rundown and tiny, barely larger than a cruise ship stateroom.

"Great value, location; Rundown " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/22/2010 Vote

4. AC unit is outdated and barely worked.

"Mediocre " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/14/2010 Vote

5. * Two small lamps barely cast any light in the room.

"Great location - but badly in need of cleaning and maintenance " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/2/2010 Vote

6. * Hallway carpets and walls were dirty and bare.

"Great location - but badly in need of cleaning and maintenance " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/2/2010 Vote

7. i booked two roms for my wife and family we checked in to room on 8th floor on Monday 6th september,went to reception immediately to tell them that no way anyone could live in that room,paint plaster was falling of walls ,mould grown on walls also,carpet was a discgrace and bathroom was a health hazard , guy at reception gave us another room on 11th floor which had been 'modernised' we went to 14th floor and opened room door to find the room exact same as room on 8th floor it was appalling,we knew it was a two star but realistically the two rooms we saw were barely one star.

"cesspit of nyc " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/14/2010 Vote

8. We bought a 'budget-room', and yes, it was quite cheap but also so small that barely we could walk a few steps.

"Very small room " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/1/2010 Vote

9. Nothing fancy, no mints, no pen/paper, no bible, no mini fridge, very bare-boned.

"It is what it is. Old and plain. No Frills. Wouldn't pick it again, but my stay wasn't bad. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/14/2010 Vote

10. The a/c was barely working, our curtains were falling down and were stained.

"This was a horrible experience. we did not even take off our shoes in the room. The bathroom had rush everywhere, a/c wa " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/3/2010 Vote