On The Ave Hotel, New York City, Smell

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On The Ave Hotel	Average Price: $314 Check Rates

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2178 Broadway

New York City, 10024 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 10 of 154
Average review rating: 3.89

OpinionWell Value Index: 4

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (44) , MyTravelGuide (25) , Travelocity (14) , TripAdvisor (1779) , YahooTravel (24)

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Construction:	There are recent comments about Construction.
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. Even the lobby smelled wonderful and I felt welcomed from the moment I stepped inside.

"Clean, modern, and comfortable with very pleasant staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/18/2012 Vote

2. The room was right in front of the elevator and the entire corridor always smelled awfully (some sort of smoke).

"Average hotel, somewhat disappointed " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/8/2012 Vote

3. The room was very clean and the linens were fresh, crisp and fresh smelling (sadly, something I don't take for granted anymore).

"Hidden Gem on the Upper West Side " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/29/2012 Vote

4. It smelt like constantly like Curry which isn't the most pleasant smell to smell after eating dinner or in the morning.

"Stayed here twice, and probably won't ever again. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/21/2012 Vote

5. Also, the 8th floor; which this room was located had the WORST smell once you stepped off the elevator and got to the room.

"Stayed here twice, and probably won't ever again. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/21/2012 Vote

6. Luckily the smell is only in the entrance and check in area.

"Hotel Review " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/28/2012 Vote

7. 5) The hallways were a bit dim, but smelled heavily of cigarette smoke.

"On the Ave " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/9/2012 Vote

8. After reading some of the recent reviews I was starting to get ansy of the service and smoking smell, etc.

"Nice hotel and great staff! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/8/2011 Vote

9. And the smell when you enter the foyer is overwhelming -- read carpet cleaner meets room deodorizer.

"After 8 years of loyalty, we're looking for a new hotel to call our NYC home. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/7/2011 Vote

10. I don't remember any dodgy smells, certainly not cigarette smoke and I don't remember seeing any dogs whilst there.

"Very happy with our choice! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/2/2011 Vote