The Westin New York at Times Square, New York City, Downside

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The Westin New York at Times Square	Average Price: $433 Check Rates

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270 West 43rd Street

New York City, 10036 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 32 of 106
Average review rating: 4.16

OpinionWell Value Index: 3

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (20) , Expedia (53) , MyTravelGuide (1112) , Travelocity (70) , TripAdvisor (2135) , YahooTravel (121)

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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:	Recent comments complained about bed bugs.

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1. The other downside is the staff - literally, not a single hello, how are you, or greeting from anyone, in 8 days.

"Unfriendly, dirty, but a great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/16/2012 Vote

2. One downside to the room was you could not use the minifridge for your own water bottles.

"Great place to stay in Times Square " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/18/2011 Vote

3. The only downsides that we experienced were having to pay for the gym ($10 per person) and also WIFI which cost $15 for 24 hours.

"Great central location for sightseeing " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/19/2011 Vote

4. Only downside is the costly wifi.

"Great location and great view " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/4/2011 Vote

5. Would have like wireless internet in the room but that was the only downside.

"Loved this hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/9/2011 Vote

6. The only downside to this hotel is that it is so big that it is quite impersonal.

"Great Location,good staff, appears to be for the business sector not tourists " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/29/2011 Vote

7. The only downside was that there was a daily charge for WIFI which we believe to be a bit outrageous, especially with the price you pay to stay here.

"Incredible Hotel - No Free WIFI " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/11/2011 Vote

8. The only downside was the douible bed, queen would have been better but its a very minor complaint.

"Exceeded our expectations! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/28/2010 Vote

9. Only downside was the little bit of noise that you get when someone in the room next to you opens the curtains.

"Great Location; Staff Very Helpful; " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/1/2010 Vote

10. downside: Thought they could have had free access to internet in the lobby (apart from checking in) - it seemed rather expensive.

"Great place to stay, close to everything that I wanted " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/23/2010 Vote