LookIt May 29, 2004 Gershwin Hotel review I stayed at the Gershwin Hotel in New York city last week. Given that some folks find hotel reviews on the web, I thought I would suggest to, and warn of, this one. It is inexpensive (particularly when found through a web hotel service), fairly convenient (easy walk to two different subway lines), and in a not-too-busy part of town (27th Street and 5th Ave.). It is quite funky in a good way: there's real modern art on the walls in the lobby and the guest floors, and it feels like a refurbished old-style NY apartment building. On the other hand, it is really loud at night: there is a dance club on the first floor, the walls and doors are not that great at cutting down sound travel, and there is no carpeting anywhere in the building. I was able to sleep with earplugs, but the occasional slamming door woke me up because of the lack of sound absorption. Overall, I'd say stay there if you want less expensive and quite interesting. However, a few blocks away is the Thirty Thirty , which a friend stayed at for less money. He gave it high marks. I'll stay there next time, if for no other reason than the quiet. | |
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