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    The Evelyn

    3.6 (173 reviews)
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    Brian S.

    The 1st night or two I almost considered seeing if we could check out. The room is so small and you can hear everything from the housekeeping closet next door and doors slamming. But on end of 2nd day the place grew on us. Lovely restaurant and bar on 1st floor. Free breakfast was a nice touch and convenient. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I liked the location near Madison sq park and Eataly and the Museum of Sex. If I stayed again I'd def be pickier about room location. Torn on 3 vs 4 stars so I'll round up because staff was top notch.

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    Janet C.

    My daughter and I stayed here overnight and had an epic experience from the very first minute we arrived! We were greeted, our car was taken by the valet and checked in by the front desk staff. Andre could NOT have been nicer - even upgraded us! We had an absolutely lovely room - the decor was simple and sophisticated. The bar was exceedingly well stocked and snacks galore! The bathroom was well appointed and had a deep soaking tub. The bed was super comfortable and the linens were sublime. Got vouchers for breakfast downstairs- egg and cheese on a homemade brioche bun...yes, thanks! Our car was out front when we checked out - super easy. The bar looked spectacular- next time! A fantastic experience and we'll absolutely be back!

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    Perfect place to stay if you are a visiting scholar to the Flatiron Institute, which is just six blocks away. Inside appearance was neat and classical. Room services are responsive and considerate. Consider booking a high-storey room for a better window view. Special thanks to Amal, Angel, Arielle, and all the other staff that provided me an excellent experience!

    Dust and hair under the outside edges of the dresser and bed

    A knob popped off of a drawer and rolled under the dresser. On inspecting the area beneath the mini refrigerator, I discovered an object resembling a microphone. It was connected to an audio jack. Upon contacting the front desk, the representative visited the room and informed me that the device in question was not a microphone but a table sensor. However, he said he couldn't answer why its cable was attached to an audio jack, as he had only been told of the sensor during training. Regardless, I asked him to remove the device and to have the floors cleaned. There was a decent layer or dust and hair underneath the dresser and bed. The desk contacted me the following morning while I was asleep to ask if I would like the floor cleaned now. Since I had asked on check in but now it was the next day and I didn't really want to leave bed, especially I was to check out in approximately 16 hours I told them to cancel the cleaning. I was told the bar was a good place to have cocktails and I visit at any time before midnight. Admittedly I arrived at 11:55 after running from Broadway, as this was the last night I was in New York and wanted to try them. Unfortunately, the bar said they were closed for cocktails a few minutes early. Overall, the hotel's services did not justify the weekday rate of $1,255 for two weekday nights.

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    Veasna K.

    My friend and I had a lovely stay at The Evelyn for one night. The lobby is really beautiful with a cafe to the right and a bar straight ahead and plenty of lounging space in the lobby to chat or work. The room was quite spacious for a New York boutique hotel! We got a double room and it was perfect for the two of us. The room and its bathroom were very clean! Would definitely keep this hotel in mind for my next visit to New York.

    Kristin N.

    We had a nice stay here. The interior and exterior are gorgeous. Staff were so friendly. Our booking came with a bottle of wine perk- it was delivered with a hand written note- a sweet, personal touch that isn't the norm these days. Hubs was happy to find Other Half beer at the bar. The included grab and go breakfast was good, too. My only quibble was the bed pillow- too flimsy and loosely filled. It's in a nice location- with lots of dining and drinking establishments nearby, plus Madison Square park and Flatiron 5 min away. The Museum of Sex next door is a blast, as well.

    Melanie B.

    This is a great hotel in a great spot. Styled in Art Deco, I liked it as soon as I walked in. I love Art Deco. It's classy. It's timeless. It never goes out of style. The rooms are a bit cozy, but I've been in smaller NYC hotels, so I found them perfectly adequate. I'm just happy if I can walk around the bed. I used to stay at the Arlo a few streets away, but couldn't get out of bed without hitting my back or head on the TV hanging on the wall. -It felt like sleeping in a Winnebago. It was time for a new spot. The Evelyn was a little more expensive, but worth it just to gain a little space and avoid injuries. The linens were nice, the bed comfortable, and the pillows perfectly adequate. I had no problems sleeping, and I can be pretty particular about hotel beds. It took me far too long to figure out the shower, which is less than ideal when you're sans clothing, but otherwise I thought the bathroom was nice. Small, but I liked the esthetics. Although the restaurant, Leonelli, permanently closed, their bar is still open. I searched the internet all over and could not find even a trace of a bar menu. Not even on the hotel's website. I wouldn't have even known the bar's name, had I not looked at my bank statement. That's not great advertising, people. We ordered two small cocktails and the bill was $47 with a tip. It is NYC and it was a hotel bar, but it still seemed overpriced given the entire experience. The bar isn't exactly a destination. It's convenient though. My sister was pretty buzzed before we got there and our drinks finished her off, so it was nice to only be an elevator away from our room. They have a pop up bakery on the first floor, but Dominique Ansel is about 100 ft away from the hotel, so I'm not sure why anyone would eat a pastry at the Evelyn. Maybe they serve good pastries? But c'mon. I just said Dominique Ansel is next door. There was a "Sex Kit" in the room's minibar. It came with condoms, lube, and even a vibrator. I was crashing with my sister. No need for a sex kit, but had I had a companion, it would have saved a trip to CVS or the Sex Museum next door.

    I picked this hotel for my little girls birthday trip so we could have a suite/separate bedroom area. My first three photos are our actual room. The last two photos are what I booked. We had no dresser to put any clothes as shown in the photo. The radio in the part with the sofa was also not there, something my little girl was looking forward to. The rooms were very clean and the staff was great. I don't think I would stay here again because I paid over 1k for two nights and had a view of equipment and cigarette butts. The hose for the bathroom shower leaked as well. One tiny glass shelf in bathroom to put a few small things. The lack of storage made it super cramped. The mini bar was so full there was no room for me to put a cold drink or any food. There's no microwave or a fridge with storage, mini bar only. Parking was $70 a day.

    Egg sandwich and cold brew (grab and go breakfast options)
    Glenn G.

    We picked this hotel due to the style (boutique), location and online recommendations. It also didn't hurt that it was one of the options for our vacation package from Expedia. We enjoyed the Tusk Bar, the breakfast options, the art decco decor, the room amenities, and the location. Like many NYC hotels, however (especially renovated ones), the rooms were a little small. I would have traded out the mini bar for a dresser. My wife also said it took a long time to get hot water although I had no problem, and I reminded her she likes to wake up extra early, probably before other guests started showering. Our room faced the street, and we experienced construction noise. I would probably request a room in the rear next time. Another minor nitpick is that several times I asked the front desk for change (so I could tip housecleaning) but on multiple occasions, they did not have change. We walked around a lot and had no problems taking the subway. Would consider staying here again.

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    Great staff. Easy to get to and great bar. Wine night is cool. Great new years and dinner.

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    Beautiful hotel, great value. Front desk folks were very helpful. Room small but lovely- everything needed for a great stay in NYC.

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