Hotel Beacon, New York City, Avoid

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Hotel Beacon	Average Price: $273 Check Rates

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2130 Broadway at 75th Street

New York City, 10023 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 2 of 154
Average review rating: 4.23

OpinionWell Value Index: 4

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (4) , TripAdvisor (944) , YahooTravel (14)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (2/5 issues found)

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

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1. For information of customers , avoid the nearest restaurant neighbour of this hotel (rude and sulky staff) and the shuttle (Go) to the airport.

"Great " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/18/2011 Vote

2. At all costs avoid McAleer's Irish Bar.

"Could not ask for better in New York " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/18/2010 Vote

3. For this reason, we avoided interacting with the front desk and other staff, but at check in and other times we did need to talk to them, they either took 10-20 rings to answer the phone or didn't acknowledge us at the desk (not even a 'I'll be right with you.

"Great Travel/Budget Hotel in Great Location, But It's No "Gem" " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/2/2010 Vote

4. But WOW what a surprise; we were greeted by a cheerful receptionist who quickly organised our bookings and we escorted to a suite on the 20th Floor - when booking we had asked for a room high up to avoid noise.

"Brilliant " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/30/2009 Vote

5. If you are thinking of going to NY then by all means go, its great town but avoid the Beacon.

"The Beacon-not shining " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/7/2008 Vote

6. Oh and FYI - avoid the cafe next door if you can as they give the Beacon staff a run for their money in the rudeness stakes.

"Never again! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/19/2007 Vote

7. ) We hoped to avoid the noisest and most congested parts of Manhattan and wanted to be near the 1 subway line.

"An Excellent Value with a Great Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/16/2006 Vote

8. You can save major money and avoid the hassle of eating in a restaurant with a toddler and prepare all you need in your own kitchen.

"Perfect NYC base camp if you have a small child " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/30/2006 Vote

9. I really wanted to avoid the constant buzz and flash of Times Square, and the shuffling of money in the business and financial district.

"Hotel Beacon: Worth far more than what I payed. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/1/2003 Vote