Murray Hill Inn

After a 5 hour drive, my husband and I arrived at the Murray Hill Inn at midnight. The hotel scarcely resembled the pictures from the web site, and I dare take great license with the term "boutique hotel." After being checking in and being buzzed through the security door, we walked up five flights of stairs (no elevator) to our room. I put the key in the lock and opened the door only to find a very startled man already in the bed. (It appears the doors have no chains or deadbolts.) Upon alerting the bleary-eyed, mumbling front desk clerk to... more

We enjoyed an overnight stay here during the Memorial Day weekend. Having never stayed in a European-style hotel before, I was a little apprehensive. Although our room wasn't ready for an additional 45 minutes after check-in time, I found the accommodations to exceed my expectations. The room (a double w/ private bathroom) was clean and attractively decorated. I especially loved the bathroom decor, which was both clean and surprisingly spaceous. The shower (there is no tub) was large and completely tiled, very comfortable. The only... more

My room was guaranteed for two nights. On arrival I was told I would have to change rooms after the first night, and was forced out of my room. The service was abominable, and it was a frightening experience. Please look elsewhere so that you can enjoy your stay and enjoy New York.

I found the double room adequately sized with ample storeage space for the single traveller. No complaints about the cleanliness of the accomodation nor the attitude of the front desk staff, all of whom were cordial and helpful without the standard obsequious oily charm of the chain hotel greeters. OK there is no elevator and even worse no ice machine, but all the other basics are there for the asking. The neighbourhood feels safe and interesting and abounds with eateries, eccentrics and local stores catering to most needs. If you are... more

Our stay at the Murray Hill Inn was awful...I understand that this is a budget hotel but our room was so tiny the bathroom door didn't even close (furniture was blocking it), our phone didn't work, there were stains on the walls, the bathroom was nice (but dirty), and worst of all: when we got into bed we both broke out into a severe rash within a matter of minutes (we don't even want to think about what caused it...). We found a new place to stay for the remainder of our trip and paid only about $10.00 more a night for a decent hotel. When... more

i booked two nights at murray hill inn 2-3 months in advance. i specifically requested (via email) a non-smoking, QUIET room. i confirmed the reservation the day we were supposed to check in. we got there and the lobby was TINY. actually, i wouldn't even call it a lobby. the picture on the website is VERY misleading. we checked in and was told the room was downstairs. we went downstairs and couldn't find the room and came back up. the hotel attendant told us the directions again and decided to come with us just to make sure. the reason why... more

i stayed at the murray hill inn for 4 nights in the middle of january 2004, and i thought it was great value. i stayed in the smallest room on offer, and i already thought that there was ample room, and the bathroom was just fabulous - big, clean and new. the staff were really friendly and willing to answer questions, and the price included a small breakfast. it's about 2 blocks from a subway station, there are some eateries nearby, and there is a laundramat one block away. the airport shuttle picks up right in front of the hotel as well. i... more

Superb, this little hotel offers really good value for money. I stayed in mid January 2004 and had a great stay. It was warm, clean and friendly. Ok the rooms aren't massive but i didn't go to New York to stay in my hotel room. This hotel is in a great location, with only a 10-15 minute walk to all the major areas of New York. I highly recommend to anyone to stay.

I stayed at the hotel in Dec with family that came down from California, i had a front room with two twins and a sofa bed, the size of the room was not large but comfortable and the bathrooms were very clean and nicely decorated. The staff was very kind and helpful which made our stay more pleasant. Near to 34th street so we did alot of shopping and you cant beat that for the rate we were paying. I definitly recommend this hotel and my family will definitly return for another stay.

I had a front room at the Murry Hill Inn. Based on my experience with budget New York City hotels it was much larger than I expected, had a clean bathroom, two twin beds, a couch and a chair. I found it very comfortable. True, the hotel does not have an elevator so you have to walk up perhaps five filghts, but they have affordable rooms available in December, when all my other hotel options were priced at triple their normal rates. I liked the staff at the front desk whom I found to be helpful. I'll use this property again.