Le Méridien New York Fifth Avenue

Angelica was awesome. She was very kind, made the check-in fun and upgraded our room as well! The doormen were very nice as well, they really make you feel appreciated. This stay was much better than our first time 2.5 years ago, first week of opening and the very odd manager! The only downside is the breakfast.. save your money!

I stayed here for a work trip. I was impressed with the attentiveness of the staff, who recognized that I only drank decaf coffee and made sure to leave enough pods in my room, and the friendliness of the doormen, who remembered my name. However, the rooms are extremely small, with the bathroom in my “Le baine” suite being almost as large as the rest of the room. The HVAC unit was also incredibly loud (and woke me up during the night). Overall, I was comfortable during my stay, but would probably opt for other accommodations in the future.

I recently spent one night at the hotel and found it to be a mixed experience. Here’s my take: Room: I was given a very small room that was functional but had a couple of significant drawbacks. The air conditioning unit was extremely loud—so much so that it disrupted my sleep. If I turned it off, the room became uncomfortably cold, forcing me to sleep with a beanie to stay warm. I can imagine that in the summer the noise might be less of an issue, but in the winter this setup is far from ideal. Had I planned to stay longer, I definitely would have requested a different room. Check-In and Staff: Check-in was quick and hassle-free, and the staff were friendly and accommodating, which helped set a positive tone despite the room challenges. Restaurant/Breakfast: The on-site restaurant that serves breakfast was decent—not outstanding, but satisfactory for a quick meal. I probably wouldn’t return just for the restaurant unless circumstances warranted it. Overall: While the hotel has its merits in terms of efficient service and a friendly team, the room’s size and the problematic air conditioning make it a less-than-ideal choice for a comfortable winter stay. It might work better in warmer months, but for now, I’d only consider it under special circumstances. Would I go again? Only if I had no other options or if the room issues were resolved.