cant decide on hotel

I have been searching out hotels in ny for a while now and i have narrowed it down to the Drake or the Excelsior. there is a $148 difference for 5 night stay. I have read reviews for both but still cant decide. If anyone has been to either of these hotels or can offer some advice, it would be greatly appreciated!

cant decide on hotel

I think the Drake would be much more upscale and it%26#39;s in midtown within walking distance to Rockefeller Center, a lot of shopping etc. The Excelsior is a very nice hotel in a more residential area (but across from the Museum of Natural History) There is more of a neighborhood feel in the Excelsior location. The Lucerne is another hotel near the Excelsior that%26#39;s also well liked. I think it depends on what kind of person you are. The area around the Excelsior would allow you to be a bit more casual.

cant decide on hotel

If you decide on The Upper West Side I would recommend The Lucerne. I have stayed there. Service is outstanding. Rooms are clean and well appointed. Heating/cooling is individually controlled. The exercize room is more than adequate. The NIce Matin (restaurant next door) is outstanding and the hotel offers significant discounts on breakfasts. The neighborhood is perfect. Lots of shops nearby, Filene%26#39;s Basement down the block, great laundry and cleaning service cheap on Amsterdam (around the corner) and a liqour store and drugstore across the street.

I adore the location of the Excelsior!!! I notice it doesn%26#39;t get the greatest reviews, with most of the negatives saying the staff is less than friendly. Still, it%26#39;s across the street from the park, the museum -- great view across 81st St. at the gorgeous Planetarium -- and in the heart of the wonderful UWS with all the great shops and restaurants.

The Lucerne does get much better reviews though! They%26#39;re just a few blocks from each other. I%26#39;ve never seen the guest rooms at either, but the reviews on this site are usually reliable.