This 4-star hotel, Le Meridien Fifth Avenue, is located on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan between East 30th and East 31st Streets. That makes it a stone’s throw from the Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, Macy’s, and the West 34th Street shopping district. It’s also quite close to Times Square.
I had occasion to stay there recently, and it was a positive experience, even if I can’t call my time there “stellar.” As is true of most Manhattan hotels, my room was small, and I didn’t get the same array of services that I might get at a 4-star property elsewhere. But the doormen and ground floor staff were exceptionally friendly.
It’s a Marriott hotel, so if you’re a Bonvoy member, you can get some perks. And as 4-star, centrally located Manhattan hotels go, I do recommend it as an affordable luxury option. You won’t get as much as you’d get at a 5-star hotel, but you’ll also pay a fraction of what you’d pay for those 5 stars.
Unlike many Manhattan hotels, though, Le Meridien Fifth Avenue has a fitness center, a restaurant, and room service. No pets are allowed, but there are some accessibility options available for those who need them. Valet parking is available, but it’s $75 per day. Wi-Fi is free, and dry cleaning service is available.
I had seen some photos of rooms with bathrobes, but mine didn’t have one. My room had a mini-fridge and a safe, but no minibar. The bedding was very comfortable, however, and the room wasn’t noisy, as many Manhattan properties can be.
There was a small sitting area and a desk area as well with a large TV overhead the desk. There were plenty of outlets next to the bed, which I also appreciate. The bathroom with shower was quite small, but there were a few shelves that allowed me to spread out my toiletries.
It’s very unusual for NYC hotels to have in-house restaurants. Allora in Le Meridien serves Italian cuisine from 7am-11pm daily with a $49.95 three-course prix fixe menu for lunch.
It also serves breakfast and dinner, of course. Try the Pappardelle Bolognese or Chicken Marsala.
The author did not receive anything complimentary at this property.
Melanie Votaw is the Publisher and Executive Travel Writer of LuxuryWeb Magazine. She has visited more than 50 countries on 6 continents and written for such magazines as Executive Travel, Just Luxe, Business Insider, South China Morning Post, Travel Mindset, and more. She is a member of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association, New York Travel Writers Association, and International Travel Writers Alliance. Melanie's photography has won awards, and she has also written 43 nonfiction books as either the author or ghostwriter.
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