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07 Oct 2009 read hotel reviewsAbout Hotel Wolcott
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The Hotel Wolcott is one of New York City's best kept bargain hotels. Centrally located on West 31st Street, just three blocks down 5th Avenue from the legendary Empire State Building, the Wolcott hotel offers a great alternative to Manhattan's high priced hotels.
The perfect New York City discount hotel to enjoy the wonders of the city that never sleeps, the Hotel Wolcott offers you the best value for money accommodation in the heart of Manhattan's Midtown West-Theater District-Garment District.
Before or after your day, you can enjoy a satisfying workout in the fitness room - just one of the Hotel Wolcott facilities. For your unfinished business, there is a fully equipped business center with PC workstations and printers, fax service and Wi-Fi Internet access.
In addition, you can hold your next exhibit, conference, seminar, or meeting in the intimate Buddy Holly meeting room with space for up to 20 people.
Location of Hotel Wolcott, New York
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City Area:Midtown West - Theater District - Garment District
Position of the zone in the city
General map
The Hotel Wolcott is located in the center of Manhattan, within walking distance of everything that makes New York City famous world-wide, such as Broadway's theater district, the Javits Convention Center, Penn Station, the Rockefeller Center, the Madison Square Garden, Macy's department store, Circle Line Boat Cruise, Toy district, Garments district, the United Nations building, and exclusive 5th Avenue shopping.
Because public transportation is only 2 blocks away, you are a short train or bus ride to other sites in New York City, like SoHo, Chelsea, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Wall Street, South Street Seaport, Silicon Alley, and the many museums along 5th Avenue.
Rooms at Wolcott
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All guest rooms at the affordable Hotel Wolcott feature the amenities you would expect from a higher priced, New York City hotel.
Each room has a private bathroom with hairdryer, individual climate control, clock radio, mini safe, direct dial telephone with voice mail and data port, cable TV with pay-per-view movies, WebTV Internet access, Nintendo video games, iron and ironing board. Baby cribs are provided upon request. Non-smoking and disabled accessible rooms are available as well.
The excellent location, combined with all the comforts one may need, make Hotel Wolcott the ideal NYC discount hotel for both vacationers and business travelers visiting the Big Apple.
- Air conditioning
- Baby cots/cribs available
- Cable TV
- Desk
- Dial-up Internet access
- Direct dial phone
- Electronic safe
- Facilities for disabled people
- Hairdryer in each room
- Heating
- In-room ironing facilities
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Non-smoking rooms available upon request
- Pay-Per-View
- Radio
- Safe
- TV
- Wireless Internet access
Breakfast at Wolcott
A light breakfast, consisting of coffee, tea & muffins, is served daily in the breakfast lobby area from 6.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.
Hotel Facilities
- Access for disabled
- Air conditioning
- Credit card accepted
- Gift shop
- Groups welcome
- Laundry room
- Laundry service
- Lift/elevator
- Wireless Internet connection in the entire property
- City guide
- City maps
- Concierge
- Front desk - 24 hour
- Front desk - fax service
- Front desk - safety deposit box
- Luggage room
- Multilingual staff
- Newspapers
- Tourist information
- Business Center
- Conference room
- Meeting Room
- Fitness room
- Garage
- Internet/Email services
Hotel Reviews Wolcott
Young couple
GB, Oct 2009
Would definitely return to Wolcott. Incomparably good for those traveling on a budget. Handy location (and quiet considering its central location), spotless rooms, comfy bed.
Young couple
Norway, Oct 2009
We had a really pleasant stay at the Wolcott hotel. Location is great, very close to Empire state buillding, times square and 5th avenue. I would most definetly stay there again when i visit NY.
Single traveller
USA, Sep 2009
Hotel room was quite large by typical NYC standards and was serviceable, though pretty rough around the edges. No feeling of being a valued customer, though I also wasn't in any way poorly treated. I would stay here again only if absolutely necessary.
Mature couple
USA, Sep 2009
It was an excellent buy since it was an introductory rate for the initial opening. The only complaint is the water pressure was weak in the shower.
Group
USA, Aug 2009
The room was pretty much thought it would be. Nothing spectacular, but you get what you pay for. However, the staff and check-in were really nice. The desk guy gave us his personal umbrella when it was raining. That was really beyond what he could have done.
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South Korea, Jul 2009
Good Location but bad breakfest.
Young couple
Spain, Aug 2009
people off desk is unfriendly, the room very nice. And the position is perfect.
Family with older children
France, Aug 2009
Spacious rooms, convenient location to travel within Manhattan, subway 1-2 blocks away.
Family with older children
France, Aug 2009
Hôtel très bien placé entre Broadway Ave et la 5ème AVe, mais vieillot et bruyant. Les chambres sont spacieuses, mais auraient besoin d'être rénovées ainsi que la salle de bain. Le petit déjeuner n'est composé que de muffins, dans un coin du hall et manque de variété.
Young couple
Italy, Aug 2009
they never clear the bathroom the air conditioner is very loudly
Young couple
Italy, Jul 2009
The hall is lovely and old style, but not suitable at all for breakfast. A few seats and no place for dishes and glasses while having breakfast. Air conditioning too noisy.
Single traveller
Italy, Jul 2009
Unica nota eccellente dell'hotel è la sua ubicazione centralissima. Del resto, (a parte la modesta colazione inclusa, cosa che in quasi tutti gli hotel di new york e esclusa dal prezzo) è tutto mediocre: accoglienza quasi inesistente, stanze piccole,maleodoranti e rumorose (causa condizionatori mal funzionanti). Anche il prezzo è modesto ma la prossima volta che tornerò a NY cercherò di meglio. Qualche dollaro in più vale la pena spenderlo.
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Italy, Jul 2009
the room was very big and the bed was good, but there was always bad smell in the air inside the room. the breakfast was poor (only not very good muffins, coffee and tea) and we had it in the reception. the first day I found hair in the bath tube... too expensive maybe but the location was great, we could see empire state building from the window. gentle staff in the reception
Young couple
Italy, Jun 2009
One of the best bargains in NY city and ideal if you do not expect too much. Interesting location just 2 blocks from Empire State Building, close to Herald Sq subways. Neigbourhood is garment district rather lowdown but in 10 min walk you are in Madison sq. Eccellente rapporto qual prezzo ma non aspettarsi troppo. Buona location neppure troppo turistica.
Two friends
Turkey, Jun 2009
Location is perfect. The rooms were clean enough, a very large room but a little bathroom but the whole hotel needs renovation. It is really old, carpets smell. The staff in the reception was not very welcoming. The breakfast was very poor especially if you don't like muffins.
Group
USA, Jun 2009
4 days in NYC, this hotel has a great location, two block from Penn Station, 5th Avenue just around corner, and Macy's Store two block north (my sister really likes it). Breakfast area is very small -just several sitting on sides of hall , breakfast is simple but tasty -muffins with coffee or tea. Room was realatively small but nice.
Family with young children
Singapore, Jun 2009
Hotel staff are not very friendly or may be all New Yorkers are the same? Location of hotel is convenient though about 5 minutes walk to nearest subway and Empire State Building.
Young couple
Canada, Jun 2009
The hotel is 2 minutes walk from the Empire State building and 15 minutes from Time Square. A+ for cleanliness and location! Your best choice for the price!
Family with older children
Netherlands, May 2009
O'Reilly's Pub is a friendly no frills Irish pub just one block west on 31st. There is real good price to quality sushi and seafood buffet on 32nd between 5th Ave and Madison. And maybe the best selling point for the Wolcott: located right between de subway crossing at Herald Sq and the 33rd station of the 6 NYC is as nearby as can be!
Group
Italy, May 2009
L'albergo ha soddisfatto in pieno le nostre aspettative: camera a tre letti pulita, spaziosa, silenziosa; personale discreto; ottima posizione, ottimo rapporto qualità'/prezzo. Un po' spartana la prima colazione e la struttura è un po' datata (moquette da "rinfrescare" e impianti dell'aria condizionata rumorosi). Nel complesso comunque da consigliare a chi privilegia pulizia e posizione centrale.
Family with older children
France, May 2009
à savoir : les chambres donnant sur la petite cour intérieure sont peu lumineuses mais très calmes, ce qui est un luxe vu l'emplacement de l'hôtel (entre Broadway et la 5ème, à 2 rues de l'Empire State Building). Petit commerce en bas de l'hôtel très pratique pour acheter de l'eau (eau très mauvaise au robinet...), des timbres et diverses petites choses. Petit déjeuner offert (rare dans les hotels de NYC) : café, thé, lait et muffins. Répétitif mais très appréciable ! Il faut juste trouver une petite place le matin pour s'installer car tout cela est servi dans le hall (pas de salle spéciale petit déj). Enfin, à l'entrée, une personne en permanence pour renseigner sur les musées, les attractions et toutes sortes de services... Une bonne adresse... mais environ 200 euros la nuit... en 10 mn à pieds, nous sommes à Times Square, en 3 mn à l'empire state... Le métro est tout près également...
Young couple
Italy, Apr 2008
THe Wolcott is my favourite hotel in NYC. Location is perfect, rooms are large and quiet. Rates are very cheap in spite of all other hotels in the area. I'll be back there again.
Family with older children
France, Apr 2009
J'ai occupé une chambre pour trois personnes du 6 au 11 avril 2009.Pour une première visite à New York je trouve que cet hôtel offre beaucoup d'avantages:l'emplacement, le rapport prix prestations proposées.A noter la prestation petit déjeuner (café, thé, muffins) comprise dans le prix,dans le hall d'accueil d'un charme désuet qui fait oublier le manque de places assises au moment le plus fréquenté.
Gay Couple
Spain, Jan 2009
GREAT LOCATION!!! We were two people and we got a very big room with twin beds. Beds were a little small. Quiet clean. Nice breakfast (tea, coffee and muffins) in the lobby. Some employees speak fluent Spanish. Fifht Av., Times Square, 42th. St., Flatiron District by foot. Hotel needs deep reform, but good quality according to prices. WOULD RETURN
Single traveller
Taiwan, Dec 2008
I don't like thie area and the room is too old.
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Dec 2008
A mostly friendly, extremely well situated hotel. Rooms are spacious, though bathroom was small and the shower-flow somewhat variable. Would recommend as a good place to stay in NYC
Single traveller
Canada, Dec 2008
Bathroom very small, no tablet to place comb, razor, etc.
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Dec 2008
This was my third stay at this hotel.Location is perfect. Rooms ample amd warm. Noisy central heating did disturb our sleep though.
Group
Ireland, Nov 2008
Although this hotel was ideally sited for our visit to New York,being close to all the sights and shops it did not represent value for money.Our bedroom was extremely cold with draughts blowing in through poorly fitted or insulated windows.We were finally moved to a warmer room after the secod evening when the hotels boiler man had a word with management at 1.30am!The bathrooms were tiny,also chilly and had seen better days.I would not recommend this hotel and will not be staying there when I next visit New York.
Group
United Kingdom, Nov 2008
excellent location only 10 mins walk to Madison Square Gardens and Empire State Building,only downside was that our room was overlooking the main entrance and road and was very noisy.
Mature couple
Switzerland, Oct 2008
Best qulity for the prize paid. We are a middle aged couple and we spend the days outside the hotel.
Young couple
Italy, Sep 2008
Good hotel, optimal position near underground station, poor breakfast, a very large room but a little bathroom
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Italy, Sep 2008
Poor breakfast and served in the hall, amazing location on 5th Ave., room was very clean, bathroom very small but normal in Manhattan, employees too cold but I'm italian, so I think is normal in Big Apple.
Young couple
Germany, Aug 2008
Close to Penn station (convenient for train takers like us!) and fairly easy access to lots of other parts of the city. Not super close to Times Square (approx. 35 mins walking, longer when the streets are very full) but quieter than that area which we appreciated. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go and only took one subway train (from the Statten Island Ferry Terminal). The hotel had a lovely lobby and the muffins for breakfast in the morning were good. The staff at the front desk did leave something to be desired, as none of them were friendly, nor did they smile at any point. The cleaning team were better. In general: nice hotel, good location, could have been a lower price but then it is NY!
Family with older children
France, Aug 2008
hotel with great problem of plumbing (hot water only at taps or shower unavailable or no water at all)
Family with older children
Netherlands, Aug 2008
Safety: I miss anything about safety on your questionaire. We looked into a fireexit hallway and there were items stalled in that space. To our opinion this should never be used as a storage place. Very dangerous in case of an emergency.
Family with young children
Switzerland, Aug 2008
strong smell of cigarettes
Family with older children
French Guiana, Jul 2008
nous avons apprécié la situation centrale dans Manhattan, les chambres plus grandes que dans d'autres hôtels de même catégorie. Le + sympa les muffins café le matin en libre service et la consigne à bagages gratuite. Bon rapport qualité-prix.La chambre pour 3 était très grande (rare à NY!)
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Israel, Jul 2008
On top of the quoted price I was charged local tax state tax & vat. All together addition of 48$. Good location, suitable for accomodations only. It will be my second choice next time.
Family with older children
United Kingdom, Jul 2008
First time stay at the Wolcott--very good value, clean reasonably spacious room, helpful staff, hotel well-placed for sightseeing.
Family with older children
Austria, Jul 2008
relativ kleines, persönliches hotel. personal sehr hilfsbereit. lage super. sehr zufrieden mit dem relativ geräumigen 3-bettzimmer. werden sicher weiterempfehlen!
Family with older children
USA, Jun 2008
Hotel Wolcott is a good place to stay when on a budget. It was clean and the employees were very nice and polite. There are no frills! Small elevators and lobby very dated. Continental breakfast consited of muffins that tasted imitation and coffee no juice if you have children. Also the bathroom was so tiny it was unbelievable. Really your knees almost touch the door and the little sink look like something out of pre-school. But....who comes to New York to stay in the room....so overall it was a good place to lay your head. I would stay again.
Young couple
Norway, Jun 2008
Located close to 5th avenue and the empire state building, but few interesting restaurants nearby. OK for friends or couple, but I would not recommend it to families. The rooms were clean enough, but the whole hotel needs renovation. Coffee and muffins in the lobby does not serve as a proper breakfast, but this was indicated on the web. The staff in the reception was not very welcoming, but the hotel has a concierge to help with tourist information and all kinds of bookings. This gave the stay a better overall rating in our opinion.
Canada, Jun 2008
New York is an extremely expensive city and the Wolcott was a welcome "budget" find. It is happily located in Midtown, three blocks from the Empire State Building, a 5 minute walk to Macy's and the closest subway stop is only a few blocks away. We were in a twin room, which was situated on a corner of the building. Our room was three times the size of our friends who were in a double room, which is why I rated the spaciousness as I did. Although the other rooms were small, they were clean, and really, did we go to New York to sit in our rooms?? NOT!! There are free coffee and muffins in the lobby each morning, and if you don't want that, Starbucks is only a couple of blocks away as are a couple of good delis for breakfast. If I am ever in NYC again, I will stay at the Wolcott -- it was perfect and certainly didn't break the bank.
Family with older children
Australia, May 2008
Hotel was really central to everything; was older hotel but clean and comfortable; room was much larger than anticipated although bathroom was very small.
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United Kingdom, May 2008
Very central & very good value for money, I liked the old fashioned style of the building and would be very happy to stay there again.
Family with older children
USA, Mar 2008
Entire property in need of a face lift. Location is prime. Great place to stay if you don't plan to spend a lot of time in the room or on the property.
Mom and daoughter
USA, Mar 2008
The hall is stunning. Rooms are small, but the position is the best and the price is very ok for the area. The breakfast is not an actual one, though. They have many student groups, so in the morning the hall is a mess and you don't always reach you coffee. Overall however, I would recommend the place
Group
United Kingdom, Feb 2008
This hotel is excellent for anyone travelling on a budget. Whilst it is a little old-fashioned, it's beautifully decorated, warm and welcoming without being stuffy, and serves much appreciated muffins and coffee/tea in the mornings! The staff are a little hit-and-miss; some know more (and speak more English) than others, but the location is great and you're unlikely to find more for your money elsewhere in Manhattan.
Family with older children
Sweden, Feb 2008
Wolcott is a hotel with an history, it is old in a romantic way and it has potentials to become great in the invairoments but right now it is quite rough. One of our rooms needed a plumber allmost every day. But the staff were helpful and kind, the location good as the price.
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Germany, Dec 2007
the lobby of the hotel is so beautiful. the atmosphare ist great!
Young couple
United Kingdom, Jan 2008
Location - one block from Empire State Cleaniless - spotless Temperature - Warm but can be adjusted Breakfast - Coffee, Tea and muffins Staff - Efficient Room - Very clean and comfortable, i asked for a quiet room and was allocated one at the back of the hotel. No view of course but perfect.
Family with older children
Colombia, Dec 2007
In general it was a good stay at the hotel, sauf we were robbed at my dauhters room ( 1116. They were robbed in their room one laptop HP , a cell phone and one i-pod, while we were shopping. Hotel staff and the police were informed but no further action was taken, so we think they won't account for anything.
Family with older children
Italy, Dec 2007
I was in NYC for vacation for a couple of days. Cold and unpleasant welcoming by the staff. Good location. Nice complementary breakfast
Young couple
United Kingdom, Nov 2007
The bathroom was extremely small and we had problems with getting the right temperature in the shower. Because the bath/shower area was so small when you closed the shower curtain it stuck to you and you couldnt move. Other than that the hotel was nice and centrally located.Pity they dont have a restaurant or bar there.
Group
USA, Oct 2007
The lobby at the Wolcott is stunning and the service was good. Rooms are rundown, but clean and serviceable. Would recommend this as an inexpensive and accessible hotel, but it is in need of updates. Morning breakfast was a plus. Yes, I have been to New York many, many times.
Sisters
USA, Oct 2007
Great value for the location. Would appreciate additional lighting on 31st Street, but obviously that's not a hotel issue. Great area and extremely easy access to the subway. Staff was very accomodating to all requests. Room was larger than expected. Would recommend.
How to reach Hotel Wolcott
By car
From JFK International Airport take the Van Wyck Expressway to the Grand Central Parkway. Take the Grand Central Parkway West towards the Triboro Bridge. Take the bridge towards Manhattan. Take the FDR Drive ramps and merge onto FDR Drive South. Take exit 8 towards the Midtown Tunnel (I-495 East/34th Street). Merge onto FDR Drive service road West, and then turn right onto the East 34th Street exit. Continue traveling straight ahead and turn right onto 34th Street. Continue traveling west on 34th Street, turn left and follow 5th Ave until you reach the hotel on West 31st Street.
From LaGuardia International Airport take the Grand Central Parkway West towards the Triboro Bridge. Take the bridge towards Manhattan. Take the FDR Drive ramps and merge onto FDR Drive South. Take exit 8 towards the Midtown Tunnel (I-495 East/34th Street). Merge onto FDR Drive service road West. Then turn right onto the East 34th Street exit. Continue traveling straight ahead and turn right onto 34th Street. Continue traveling west on 34th Street, turn left and follow 5th Ave until you reach the hotel on West 31st Street.
From Newark-Liberty International Airport take the New Jersey Turnpike to I-95 North towards 15 East-16 East-18 East/Lincoln Tunnel. Take the Route 3 exit towards the Lincoln Tunnel. Merge onto I-495 East. Stay in the right lane in the tunnel. At the end of the tunnel, take the 34th Street exit. Turn left onto W 34th Street. Travel west on 34th Street, turn left and follow 5th Ave until you reach the hotel on West 31st Street.
By train
Pennsylvania Station (on 33rd Street & 7th Avenue) is located 2 blocks north of the hotel. From Grand Central Station take the purple subway line (7) till Times Square, then switch to the red line (1,2,3) and get off at Pennsylvania Station.
By airplane
From JFK International Airport take the New York Airport Service Express Bus for Midtown Manhattan/West Side until Pennsylvania Station. You can also take the Super Shuttle Manhattan, which offers a shared door to door service to any address in Manhattan, including all hotels. Another option is to take the Air Train Jfk till the Jamaica subway stops. Take the brown line (J,M,Z) until Canal Street and switch to the yellow line (N,R) until Times Square and take the red line for one stop south to 34th St./Penn Station.
From LaGuardia International Airport take the New York Airport Service Express Bus for Midtown Manhattan/West Side until Pennsylvania Station. You can also take the Super Shuttle Manhattan, which offers a shared door to door service to any address in Manhattan, including all hotels.
From Newark-Liberty International Airport take the Newark Liberty Airport Express Bus for Midtown Manhattan/West Side until Pennsylvania Station, then follow the indications above. You can also take the Super Shuttle Manhattan, which offers a shared door to door service to any address in Manhattan, including all hotels.
Transport Services Hotel Wolcott
- Garage
Parking is available in a garage located a few blocks from the hotel (on 32nd Street & Broadway Ave), at an extra charge. You must get the discount coupon from the hotel's front desk before claiming your car.
The Hotel
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hotel surroundings
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Rooms at Wolcott
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Hotel Guest Pictures
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Hotel Policies
METHODS OF PAYMENT
Venere.com does not debit your credit card for your reservations. You will be asked to insert your credit card details which will be sent to the property only as a guarantee of the reservation. The bill will then have to be settled directly at the hotel. In case your chosen hotel needs a deposit, this information will be included in the "Cancellation policy" section and the deposit will have to be settled directly with the pre-selected property. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE". In this case, the total amount of your stay will be charged to your credit card by the hotel at the time of booking.
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in: the rooms are available at any time after 3 p.m.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms not later than noon.
INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
New York State tax (8.875%) is not included in the price.
New York City sales tax (5.875%) is not included in the price.
Occupancy tax is not included in the price and amounts to $2.00 per room, per night.
Javits tax/Unit fee is not included in the price and amounts to $1.50 per room, per night.
Garage parking is not included in the price and costs $20.00 for 24 hours. Rates are subject to change.
Wireless Internet access is not included in the price; details available upon request.
Baby cribs for children younger than 3 years old are free of charge.
Breakfast is included in the price.
CANCELLATION POLICY
no shows and late cancellations will be charged one night
plus tax on your credit card.
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 1 day before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".
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