Mayfair Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 stars
8.3
Very good
based on 3094 reviews
3,094 reviews
242 West 49th Street, New York, NY 10019, United States
242 West 49th Street, New York, NY
+1 212 586 0300
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pt. 7/10
2 guests, 1 room
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Overview

Stay in the heart of the Big Apple at Mayfair New York. New York City is packed with exciting destinations, with many centrally located in Midtown Manhattan, home to Times Square, the theatre district, Rockefeller Center, Central Park and Museum Mile. This stately hotel is situated in the center of Times Square and the city's famous Broadway theatre district, including three of the most famous theatres located on the same street. The hotel is just a short walk from Rockefeller Center and Central Park. Round-the-clock concierge services are available to help guests navigate their way through the bustling surrounding areas, as well as the subway system, site-seeing tours and other destinations throughout all five boroughs.

As guests enter Mayfair New York's elegant lobby, they're instantly transported to an upscale oasis of European elegance and charm. The beautifully-appointed lobby features sumptous furnishings and live piano music, with comfortable seating and spectacular views of Midtown Manhattan and beyond.

Mayfair New York features multiple guest rooms, each adorned with charming, colorful toile wallpaper, custom-designed furnishings and sublimely comfortable beds, dressed in crisp, soft linens and plush, cozy pillows. Room options include single, double, queen and king; all rooms include private bathrooms, cable televisions, telephones, safes and free WiFi. Select king rooms feature chairs that fold out into beds and futons to accommodate additional sleepers.

Mayfair New York is also home to one of the theatre district's most beloved restaurants, Cielo. This classic Italian eatery has been a tradition for over a quarter of a century, famed for its fresh, authentic food, homemade pasta, two-floor seating and spectacular prices. The lengthy menu includes dozens of different pasta dishes, fresh pizzas, hot sandwiches, seafood, chicken and homemade soups, plus classic antipastos, salads and appetizers. Full bars and LCD flat-panel televisions on both floors offer diners a fantastic way to unwind.

8.3
Very good
3094 reviews

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Amenities at Mayfair Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business center
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Internet
  • Laundry service
  • Hairdryer

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-conditioned
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business center
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • 24hr front desk

Health and safety

  • CCTV outside property
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • CCTV in common areas

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Refrigerator

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Elevator

Laundry

  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

General

  • Seating area
  • Storage available

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock

Reviews of Mayfair Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

8.3
Very good
3094 verified ratings
Wonderful
1469
Very good
607
Good
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Okay
189
Fair
173
Mediocre
80
Poor
171

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Most guests praised the hotel's excellent location, especially for sightseeing and Broadway shows, and found the rooms to be clean and well-maintained. The staff received mixed feedback, with some guests finding them friendly and helpful while others experienced rudeness at the front desk. Room size was a common complaint, as many found the rooms to be very small and cramped. Bed comfort was mixed, with some guests finding the beds comfortable and others not. Overall, the location and cleanliness stood out as the main positives, while room size and occasional service issues were the main drawbacks.
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Location10 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Service5 out of 10
Bed Comfort5 out of 10
Room Size0.5 out of 10
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3.1
Poor
Keshia, Jul 2019
Pros (+) The staff there was friendly.
Cons (-) This is NOT a 3 star hotel. It is very dingy and dirty looking the rooms are way too small and dated. All around it looked like a nightmare. I didn’t want to touch anything. We checked out as soon as ...
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Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2019
Pros (+) Tbh, before I came here, I’ve been reading reviews on the hotel and many of them were quiet negative. What I experienced on the first day of my arrival, was totally different from the review I’ve read...
Cons (-) Location, staffs, room
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6.5
Okay
Anonymous, Apr 2017
Pros (+) The location was great. The rates were good for that area. The staff was friendly and helpful. The size of the room was actually decent. WiFi worked well. No problem with hot water or water pressure. ...
Cons (-) The hotel does not look like it's pictures online.... the hotel is very old and in major need of many repairs. The front door is a double door-- one is completely missing a handle, the other handle is...
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9.4
Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2017
Pros (+) There's no hotel anywhere which has a staff who are more friendly, helpful and courteous. This old lady - ( the hotel, not me - well, I'm old, too) - is well preserved, well cared for, and in a perfec...
Cons (-) A little note with directions as to how to "work" the sink and shower would have been helpful.....but staff helped with that.
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6.5
Okay
Anonymous, Jan 2017
Pros (+) Location good all was good except a huge roach in my room and no batteries in remote but I was never there! Its NYC!
8.8
Very good
Anonymous, Dec 2016
Pros (+) The bathroom was spotless and bed definitely had fresh sheets. Maid service was very good. I liked that the hotel had a small room for solo travelers. I did not feel as if I had to pay for more room t...
Cons (-) This hotel has never been updated - with notable exception of bathroom, which had new fixtures. I don't think the wallpaper or paint have been redone in 50 years. Of course, that's probably what made ...
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6.0
Okay
Anonymous, Sep 2016
Pros (+) Great location close to many things to do in NYC.
Cons (-) The toilet flushed really hard, the sink was broken and leaky every time we tried to use it, the shower wasn't very clean, and the tile around the mirror was broken.

Location

242 West 49th Street, New York, NY 10019

What's nearby

  • Broadway137 yd
  • Theatre District244 yd
  • Times Square284 yd
  • New York City Center0.4 mi
  • Rockefeller Center0.4 mi
  • Museum of Modern Art0.4 mi
  • Midtown Center0.6 mi
  • Tiffany & Co.0.6 mi
  • Lincoln Center0.8 mi
  • Madison Square Garden0.8 mi
  • Empire State Building0.9 mi
  • Koreatown0.9 mi

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Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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Most expensive month to stay with an average 116% rise in price.
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  • If you’re after a cheap room at Mayfair Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and March.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Mayfair Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel, plan to stay on a Sunday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Mayfair Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $187, while the most expensive was $461.
  • How long should you stay at Mayfair Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Mayfair Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

  • Where is Mayfair Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

    Mayfair Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel is located at 242 West 49th Street in Midtown, 0.3 miles from the center of New York. Broadway is the closest landmark to Mayfair Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Mayfair Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Mayfair Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

  • Does Mayfair Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Mayfair Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Mayfair Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel from the airport?

    Mayfair Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel is 6 miles from New York LaGuardia.

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8.2
0.3 mi
New York LaGuardia
6.0 mi

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