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Surrounded by an eclectic array of cultural offerings, Hotel Belleclaire combines classic charm with modern conveniences in a landmark building designed by Emery Roth in 1903. With newly renovated rooms & suites, Allure restaurant & cocktail lounge, and Mille-Feuille French bakery & café, the Upper West Side hotel is suitable for business and leisure guests alike with an ideal location near iconic New York attractions including Beacon Theatre, The American Museum of Natural History, Central Park, and Lincoln Center.
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Hotel Belleclaire garners praise for its immaculate and cozy rooms, albeit some guests note they could benefit from added utilities such as refrigerators. The establishment's blend of historic charm and modern style, coupled with its exemplary cleanliness, creates a welcoming atmosphere that reviewers frequently commend. Nestled near Central Park and local dining options, its location is celebrated for enabling easy exploration of the city.
Staff at the hotel receive accolades for their friendliness and professionalism, contributing to a pleasant guest experience. While the hotel's value is occasionally debated due to extra costs, the amenities, including breakfast vouchers, are generally well-received.
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Stayed here three nights in February 2025. We were greeted by friendly front desk staff upon arriving at the hotel. We were initially located in an accessible room, which we had not requested. This presented some problems logistically, as the main room is smaller to allow for a larger bathroom. We presented our concerns and were moved to a standard two-bed room the second day of our stay, which was larger and was perfect for a family of three. Maria at the desk was very understanding about our concerns and made the changes with a smile. Our standard room was very comfortable and spacious compared to other similarly-priced hotels in NYC. The beds allowed for easy sleep, and the shower was hot with great water pressure. We typically stay in midtown but much preferred the Hotel Belleclaire's location on the UWS. There is no shortage of dining options, especially if you consider pursuing options available by the very close subway--either up or downtown. We walked to Central Park, the American Museum of Natural History, and Rockefeller Center, among other places. The adjoining French bakery was nice and we still had vouchers left at the end of of stay. Their coffee was fresh and the pastries were amazing. The bellman was very accommodating and helpful. He is clearly working very hard. He was very apologetic when he was delayed coming up to get our baggage upon checkout, and staff called to let us know he was going to be delayed as he was helping another guest. The main negative from our stay was that one of the two small elevators was not in service the last half of our stay, and this presented some issues as we were on the 9th floor. The wait for the elevators exceeded five minutes on multiple occasions. I think that if this hotel could have had two serviceable elevators running, this would have been a near-perfect stay. I suspect this was an isolated type of incident. We will definitely stay at the Hotel Belleclaire again.
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Date of stay: February 2025
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My wife and I flew to NYC for a family visit. We travel there at least twice a year. This particular vacation was fraught with disasterous airline/FAA controllers issues. We were trapped in NYC for an extra week because of the enormous amounts of cancelled flights. We booked the Belleclaire for our forced extended stay due to our familiarity with the hotel (we have stayed there before). Let me first tell you that we have always enjoyed our stay at this hotel. But, it was quite conforting to know that even though we were stuck in NYC for an extra week, we would be well taken care of by the hotel and staff. The staff, all of them, from management to the regular employees are wonderful. They are responsive to requests, they help you with transportation and things to do and see. We also couldnt ask for a cleaner hotel. They really take pride in their appearance and it shows. I mean, come on, this is NYC, the land of tourism! You would think that with that much foot trafffic coming and going, the place would be kind of run down, worn out. I assure you that it is not. An additionak benefit is the most lovely french cafe in the lobby, yes it does get quite busy, but people like good things so the crowds can grow for the cafe alait and pastries. The location of the hotel on the upper west side is perfect. When in NYC you tend to walk a lot! This hotel is centrally situated and is walkable to most spots you would want to visit. The subway system is still decent in NYC and this hotel is close to the subway lines. The added benefit for us, is the location to Columbus Ave, Broadway and Amsterdam Ave. Theses streets on the UWS contain so many restaurants and bodegas that you will be able to eat, whatever tye of food you want, whenever you want. So a quick recap. This is our favorite hotel in NYC! I reccomend staying here any time you travel to th 'Big Apple'. Kudos to the Belleclaire for this gem of a place. Go, you'll be gad you did.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Room Tip:Double paned windows keep it quiet, so a street view room is nice. Although, all rooms are nice.
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Response from Justyna Grochowska, Other at Hotel Belleclaire
Responded 4 Aug 2023
Dear 541hals, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us about your recent stay at our hotel. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your 2nd time at Hotel Belleclaire. We always strive to provide our guests with the best possible experience, so it's wonderful to know that we succeeded once again in making your stay comfortable and enjoyable. We hope that your trip to NYC was everything you hoped it would be even though you were extended for an additional week due to flight cancellations, and that your stay with us helped make it more comfortable and enjoyable. If there's anything else we can do for you in the future, please don't hesitate to let us know. Thank you for recommending us to other travelers and we cannot wait to welcome you back for another fantastic stay in the future.
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I’ve stayed at the hotel for one week. The location is great, near Lincoln Center, Natural History Museum and Central Park. It is not as noisy as a Times Square hotel. The area is quiet and tow blocks away from Metro station line 1 or 5 blocks away from Metro stations 2 and 3. Aside from other hotels in NY, they give you a 10 dollar ticket a day to purchase your breakfast at Mille-foullie, a French bakery next to the hotel. Although is expensive, you can get a coffee and a pastry, and the pastries are delicious. The only negative thing is that it is very small and very little place to dine in. You can get your breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant, but between 9 and 10 am it is hard to find a place to sit, I suggest to go earlier. The rooms are well equipped but there is no fridge in common rooms, only in suites. Beds are very comfortable, and so are pillows . There is only one elevator working, if you are lucky and get higher floors, you can always get in but if you are in 4th floor or less, you always have to wait. Elevators are too old and there is a service elevator in case of emergency, cause the day the only one working, broke down, we have to use the emergency one. People from reception are very nice and comfy, and I have to congratule Jaelle, Benedict and Mark, that been very nice and helpful with me. I had a problem with the tidy up room service, that for two days in a row, they forgot to come in, and people from reception come up with a quick and helpful solution. I love New York, and this time was my fifth visit, I definitely will come back and come back to Belleclaire. Have a nice Holidays and happy new year!
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Room Tip:Have breakfast between 7 and 8.30 in the morning, so you don’t have to wait in a long queue and...
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Response from michael dizzine, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Belleclaire
Responded 18 Dec 2023
Good day, We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us.! We are glad that the staff was attentive to your needs and was able to provide you with a 5-star experience. We are happy to learn you enjoyed your room and found it to your liking. We look forward to welcoming you back soon the hotel Belleclaire.
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PROS: The hotel is not bad and is in a convenient location very close to metro line 1 which takes you everywhere and a stone's throw from Central Park. The area is very quiet, there are some clubs and restaurants nearby. The rooms are not very large, we had a double queen. The staff is very kind. Breakfast is included, they give a daily voucher of 10 dollars to be used in the bakery attached to the hotel (be aware that with 10 dollars you get a coffee and a croissant). Daily cleaning/towel change service. CONS: only one tiny lift for the entire hotel (the other one out of service) with endless queues to get up. Very long queues for breakfast, which is good but the staff are very slow and the place is microscopic. The hot water arrives after a quarter of an hour (if it arrives), at least for us who were on the eighth floor. The wifi works intermittently (remember to deactivate the data because when the wifi is disconnected otherwise it will be painful). One day they didn't make up the room and when we pointed it out to them they said that the maids had already left.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The room was compact and comfortable. The room was at the end of a short hallway with 3 doors so it could be every load with folks coming and going, but not all rooms are set up like this. Valet parking was twice the price of self parking at the same location which I thought was excessive. The hotel is perfectly located and I would absolutely stay here again.
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Date of stay: February 2025
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-Built in 1901, The Belleclaire Hotel is an icon of "turn of the century" architecture. It's an architectual landmark, and well-managed home away from home. Why? It's my "Go To" NYC hotel; For over 10 years. The front desk staff is gracious, considerate, and multilingual. Guest services are outstanding: a returning guest is greeted by name! the hotel rose to the needs of Covid, and has benefited from recent painting and hall carpeting. The rooms are bright and attended to daily; the beds comfortable, hardwood floors guarantee sanitation, and sound proofed rooms and dark out curtains benefit sleep! Drop down screens attest to upgrades to contemprary needs; wi-fi, temperature control, room service is excellent. Daily vouchers cover a morning breakfast of pastry at the French Patiserie or can be used for food in the restaurant. at night. Walking tours, Happy hour, Live music, Delicious food! Within a half mile the culture of the Upper West Side, plenty of refreshing walks along the Hudson River, or Central Park, or the lively establishments of food and treasure along local streets! Historic! Chic! Gracious! Accomodating to family, elderly, foreign and domestic, singles to groups, weekend or longer stays. Transportation is easy and nearby!
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Room Tip:Early or midmorning offers hortest lines at the patisserie! The croissants are desired by...
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Response from michael dizzine, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Belleclaire
Responded 7 Oct 2024
Dear josephinedalyk Thank you for your incredible review! We’re thrilled to hear that The Belleclaire Hotel has been your “Go To” place in NYC for over 10 years. Your kind words about our staff and the services we offer truly mean a lot to us. We’re delighted that you appreciate our efforts to enhance the guest experience, especially the upgrades we’ve made and our commitment to cleanliness and comfort. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoy the vibrant culture of the Upper West Side and the various amenities we provide. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more stays in the future! Warm regards, Michael
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The hotel continues to get better and better, upgrading the rooms to where they are luxurious and modern while keeping the art nouveau style. The rooms are free from noise in the hall or on Broadway, the rugs are deep and soft, the blinds are electric allowing you to choose to let in the light and street scenes. The bathrooms are complete with excellent shower, room to place your items and toiletries. There is now a bar with a very pleasant bartender, a small restaurant with a separate coffee stand alongside a french cafe with the best pastries, coffee and macarons. The front desk (hats off to Shanies Hunte) sets the stage for making you feel important by knowing your name and in my case, my history of staying there many times over the years. Thanks also to Benedict and Joelle. They are ready with suggestions and get you whatever you need to make your stay complete. Tours of the area are free and available. I heartily recommend the Belleclaire.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Room Tip:Take advantage of the coupons given upon Check in to get pastries and coffee from the Cafe...
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Response from michael dizzine, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Belleclaire
Responded 6 Dec 2023
Thank you so much for providing your feedback of your amazing time with us. We truly value and take to heart your kind words and are so happy to learn the staff was amazing and kindhearted throughout your stay. We thank you again for your time with us and look foward to welcoming you back next time your travels bring you to the NYC area.
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Our favourite roost in New York for many years - an historic building in a terrific neighbourhood that has been carefully maintained. Everything works! And if it doesn’t it is fixed instantly. The staff is welcoming and thoroughly professional (special marks to Shainies and Maria) and I challenge you to find a better included breakfast than at Mille Feuille, where the croissants are more luxurious than at many bakeries in France. The room service menu at Allure is hip and excellent and as in everything here, reasonably priced in context. And delivered quickly, with a smile. In a cosmology where lodging is so often impersonal and soulless, the Belleclaire speaks to a warm, first-class aesthetic that is actually affordable for most of us.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Response from benedict matic, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Belleclaire
Responded 30 Jan 2025
Dear Safar, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Hotel Belleclaire and for your wonderful feedback! I am so glad you liked the cafe and Allure Our staff will be thrilled to hear your kind words about their helpfulness and kindness. Many thanks for staying with us and we hope to welcome you back to Hotel Belleclaire on your next visit to New York City! Warmest regards, Benedict Matic Guest Relations Ambassador
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It was our first time in New York, visiting from England, and so choosing a hotel is a bit of a gamble. We landed on a gem of hote with the Belleclaire. Its location within a few minutes walking to Central Park is great and there are Subway stations nearby allowing access to the rest of the city. The welcome was friendly and informative. Our room overlooking the street was comfortable and well equipped. We enjoyed a coffee and pastry from the adjacent patisserie with our daily $10 breakfast voucher. The Belleclaire pays homage to its history with great service.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from michael dizzine, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Belleclaire
Responded 8 Sept 2024
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that your first visit to New York was made special by staying at Hotel Belleclaire. It's fantastic that you enjoyed our convenient location near Central Park and the subway stations, which certainly make exploring the city easier. We're also glad you found our room comfortable and well-equipped and that you enjoyed the coffee and pastry from the nearby patisserie with our breakfast voucher. We take great pride in honoring our hotel's history while providing exceptional service, so your feedback means a lot to us. We hope your trip was everything you hoped for and more. Looking forward to welcoming you back on your next visit! Warm regards,
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The staff was very friendly, the girls at the reception were attentive and always willing to answer any questions, especially María and Verónica, who were the ones we interacted with the most. It is appreciated that at least one knew Spanish. The doormen are also very friendly. The bad thing is that most of the time there was only one elevator (one was always under maintenance) and there were also no more common spaces to have a coffee or read (there were tables but they were from the restaurant). The breakfast was rich, French themed and the voucher served us well. Some days we don't have breakfast so these vouchers could be accumulated, so good in that sense!! Another thing to improve is the cleanliness of the room, although towels and toiletries were changed every day, cleaning was not done in some parts (toilet, vacuuming the floor). We also loved the location!!! about two meters, near central park, one micro from times square and the place is very residential and safe. Recommended 🫰
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Date of stay: January 2024
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There were no rooftop terraces at the Belleclaire. I don’t think they had balconies either. There is small French cafe beside the lobby with a small patio that has very casual seating for about 8-10 people
We were 4 people so we took a car service (not expensive, especially if you have a few people). Otherwise you can easily take the train from the airport to Penn Station in NYC; there you switch to the #1 subway line (going north) and get off at 79th St., walk south along Broadway for about 3-4 minutes and you're at the hotel.
There are more places to choose from in the New York City area.
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AU$357 - AU$735 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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United StatesNew YorkNew York CityUpper West Side
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260
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Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Belleclaire?
Many travellers enjoy visiting United Nations Headquarters (3.9 km), Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site (4.9 km), and Hamilton Park (3.4 km).
