Skyline Hotel

This place was good. Stayed here for a bachelorette weekend. When checking in it was a hassle. They gave me problems with checking into my room after my room not being ready with the other 2 rooms my friend paid for. Don’t expect any breakfast because they only have a couple of kuerigs that barely work and they call themselves skyline but not that impressive of a skyline. The positives it was only a 10 minute walk from Times Square and the subway station. The beds are comfortable and you can get a decent night sleep. Plus they are in a good part of Hell’s Kitchen that is jam packed with shops, markets, and coffee shops that are great to visit. They have a heated pool. When checking out they surprise you with a $45 “facilities fee” because of the pool and the coffee which neither one is worth $45. Regardless our group had fun being in New York. Recommend if u plan on using a pool and a comfy place to sleep.

We stayed here in early march as part of a multi destination trip with Virgin to New York and then to Vegas. I'll start with the positives: * Good location in Hell's kitchen with lots of great food nearby and easily accessible - though for the price Vs location anticipated a higher standard of accomodation and would probably opt for a spot a bit further in next time. * Staff were friendly. * Gym easily accessible and although small is appropriate for holiday use * Good hotel to airport transfer rates - speak to the hotel directly and see if this can be arranged $120 for 5 - including gratuity and tax - we gave extra though as the driver was super informative. Cons: * Really dated accomodation, doesn't smell clean or fresh and this was especially noticeable in comparison to our Vegas accomodation - and everyone smokes there. *Walls are thin, you can hear next door, in the hallway, above and outside. * Strong small of cannabis use/smoking throughout - really pungent and appears overlooked by staff * Rooms were spacious ish for New York - family have stayed elsewhere and said they were bigger and slept 2-3 well, wouldn't want to stay in the room as a 4 though. * Restaurant on site closed during stay - extended refurb. Can't comment on the food as didn't eat there. * On check in - toilet faulty and running all night - this was however rectified within a day or so. * Shower dated and basic. * Holding fee charged for bags to be held after check out - pre departure for flight As part of a Virgin deal I feel this hotel choice was a poor representation of the brand and below the standard expected when associated with them. Definitely wouldn't book here again. That said - it's New York and your room isn't for much else than sleeping in so if you've already booked - don't be too disappointed, there are some great places to eat and 'cheap' (for New York) liquor shops over the road. Famous pizza is close and worth a visit as is IL Melograno for sit down meal - both easy walking distance. If you're debating booking this place - personally I'd re-think and would go for a smaller room with a better location to match the budget or spend up if you can.