Hudson Hotel

The hotel was very hip and the design of the lobby and bar outstanding (which was to be expected). The service was fine. But this was the smallest hotel room I have ever seen in my life and it was the standard room. As a frequent visitor to New York, I've stayed in some pretty tiny rooms, but this was almost funny. Basically, if you prefer chic to square footage, you might want to give it a try. If you actually prefer the ability to walk around the room (or even around the bed) without stumbling into something I'd look elsewhere.

The hotel staff is VERY rude and they cast a blind ear on every special (even the not-so-special) request. They couldn't find a reservation that I made on their ver own website! When they finally did find the reservation, this "4 Star" hotel didn't offer to make up for their negligence in any way. Oh, and the rooms are the size of an airplane restroom.

I recently went on a girls' weekend to New York City and stayed at the Hudson. I am from Manhattan, so I go back all the time and have stayed in numerous hotels. I have a lot to compare this hotel to. It comes out horrible on every one! The rooms are SMALL, fitting a bed and a chair. The bed was very uncomfortable and makes loud annoying noises every time you move. The bathroom is smaller than a linen closet with the most horrible lighting I have ever experienced for putting on makeup. I had a shelf attached to the wall to put toiletries on and it was half falling off, and upon further investigation I noticed it was patched up with some duct tape. Upon arriving, I had one hour to get ready for dinner, only to discover my room wasn't getting any hot water. Nobody answered the front desk telephone for about 10 minutes and when someone finally picked up I was told that that tends to happen and they would have someone look at it later. After traveling all day I was not pleased to go out without a shower. There are no drawers to put your clothes away, so anything that can not be hung must stay in your suitcase in the closet with no door. My friend stayed on the 10th floor and could hear the thumping of club music in her room half the night. The staff doesn't care, they all act as if they are waiting to be discovered and have never heard the phrase customer service. If you would like to stay in a hip hotel in New York, try the Soho Grand or 60 Thompson. Both are hip and fabulous and understand that the customers needs come first. Stay away from the Hudson.

Based on other reviews, I knew the room would be very small, but what I was not prepared for was the gross lack of service and care. They couldn't figure out how to retrieve my messages on the phone and the air conditioning never worked. It was the worst experience I've had in a New York Hotel, and I've stayed in many! When checking out, another woman complained of the very same things with her room. With all of the great hotels in this city, don't stay here.

I've read a lot of reviews on the Hudson before my actual trip and was very skeptical. I saw the Hudson on the Travel channel and fell in love with it. With all the negative reviews it was recieveing I was apprehensive about going there, but still followed though. Well. . . I'm glad that I did. Me and my boyfriend fell in love with it. The tone of the hotel is NYC sheek and you definitely pay for the atmosphere.The rooms are small but you're in NYC! you only sleep in the rooms. And the shower is my favorite part. - With the glass wall. The lighing is dim and illumniated and the bed is very comfortable. the sheer curtains are a great addition.The hotel is block and a half from cental park and is close to times square.You get passes for the Hudson bar and can surpass the line as it accumliates during the night.Very romantic and we can't wait to stay there again.

Yeah i read all the other reviews before going, not a good idea since it was not even close to what some reviewer said about this place, I waited for something to go wrong but everything was just perfect, sure the rooms are small but what do you really do in the room anyway but *&%^*^ and sleep, The staff was great answering any questions and the hotel atmosphere and decor was outstanding, dont read all the crap that others say, go for yourself and experience the excitement that this hotel offers.

As an avid traveler, I've seen it proven over and over again that in selecting hotels you get what you pay for - nowhere does this seem to be more true than in New York City. I chose the Hudson because I was traveling on my own dime and wanted to save a few bucks - under that criterion, the Hudson rises to top of its class among hotel choices in the city. In fact, traveling on the cheap felt fun and funky given the Hudson's murky hallways, atmospheric lobby, and bento box-style guest rooms. If, on the other hand, I were traveling on business as I often do and needed a bit of room and more comfort, I'd quite honestly choose to stay elsewhere. Again, you get what you pay for and at the Hudson - if you don't expect much, you actually get a lot.

I was unimpressed with the Hudson, largely as a result of the poor service. In short, the staff were just too 'cool' to serve you properly. I shall not be returning.

Although the lobby floor was buzzing and energetic, I became worried as I wheeled my suitcase down the long, narrow, darkly painted, dimmly lit corridor, with door after door, disappearing toward the vanishing point. It felt like I was in a David Lynch set.When I opened the door to my room there was a curtain in front of me. I slid it aside and fell onto the bed. The entire room consisted of the bed and a one-foot wide path on either side. Nothing more.I returned to the lobby and told them I wouldn't be staying there.What is Expedia doing recommending this converted NYU dormatory?

We went to the Hudson because of all the talk about it. here's what we experienced: When other reviewers said that the rooms are small, believe them! There is no usable lighting or extra space to speak of. The heat was on full tilt . Thank god the window opened (except we were on the street side of the building, so we also got tons of traffic noise. The CVS accross the street has a lovely selection of earplugs). The bathroom is a joke! if you are over 5'8", plan on sitting side saddle (in the bathroom, that is). The place is dark! (lobby, halls and rooms). The room was clean, the staff was fine and the Cafeteria restaurant was okay. We would not, however, stay there again!!