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Roger Smith Hotel

3.0 of 5
501 Lexington Avenue, New York City, NY 10017
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Roger Smith Hotel
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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california
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The only good thing about this hotel is the location. Some of the staff members were very nice as well, but others acted as if you were bothering them when you asked a question. When we walked into our double double room #309, we saw that the carpet in the tiny hall is threadbare. I accidentally rubbed up against the... More

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Lexington, Massachusetts
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Whenever we come to New York City we always stay at the Roger Smith. The friendly staff and excellent location make it a perfect place to stay. When we travel we like to stay in boutique hotels and this hotel offers much of the same ambience. The beds are very comfortable and the bathrooms provides all of the necessary toiletries.... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Can’t really complain about the location. Midtown. Near Grand Central and subway. But then there are many hotels in midtown. This is obviously an old hotel that is trying to keep hold of some character , history and old idiosyncrasies of NYC . I’m taking it was a family owned and they are not going to sell to the likes... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

This is where the great artists all stay. It's a gem. Close to trains and the United Nations, the Roger Smith Hotel is my favorite place to stay. Great value, friendly staff, comfortable rooms. I would highly recommend to all friends.

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Saginaw, Michigan
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This hotel though located in a nice area but all fixtures and furnitures are old. It also appeared to be not taken care of simple things, which every hotel should look for. For example in my room one of the lamps were not wrorking due to bulb was burnt out or fuse, but no house keeping person took care of... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

we arrived to this hotel in the end of April - on Thursday afternoon- we got our room imminently - it was double double room- the bed was super comfortable for both of us- the location was great (5 ave from Times squaer) the elevator worked fast, the staff were really nice, it was clean- a very big shower !!... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

On our first stay in New York the Roger Smith was a great choice. The room was spacious and comfortable and gave us a home from home for 10 days. The service was not only excellent but friendly and helpful. Although not having a restaurant, the hotel provided cereals and joghurt on a help-yourself. basis in the lobby and a... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Whether I am pounding the pavements from lower west side to upper east or doing the rounds of the galleries and museums I am always pleased to get back to the Roger Smith! Being perfectly located on the corner of Lexington and 47th and just near Grand Central (with the best gourmet market) it is always a welcoming relief to... More

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Rochester, Minnesota
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6 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

This place was awesome! A hidden gem among other named places in the area. I was in New York for the weekend as a last minute trip. From the outside I was a bit skeptical, but when I walked into my room I knew I had found the perfect place. The only downside was that I was not staying longer.... More

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Sydney, Australia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

A recent trip to NJ was bookended by two nights in NYC, coincidentally in two hotels only a block apart on Lexington Ave - and the difference between the two couldn't be more stark. On the upside was the Roger Smith hotel. Friendly staff, funky rooms, free yogurt and granola for breakfast, free bag storage, decent in-room coffee, and an... More

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Also Known As:
Hotel Roger Smith
Roger Smith Hotel New York
Roger Smith New York City
Address: 501 Lexington Avenue, New York City, NY 10017
Region: United States > New York > New York City
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Pets Allowed Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#58 Romantic Hotels in New York City
#203 Family Hotels in New York City
Price range (per night): 242 AUD - 475 AUD
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Classic 1930's New York skyscraper - Midtown location on east side, 3 blocks to Grand Central Station. ... more   less 
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