An affordable New York hotel can be found in the heart of Manhattan. One of the most attractive and comfortable places to stay in NYC is Hotel Edison. It is located just few steps away from the vibrant neighborhood of Times Square and in the center of the theater district. This Broadway hotel is close to all major New York attractions.
Hotel Edison Location
This affordable New York hotel is located in Midtown Manhattan.It is accessible by W. 47th Street as well as W. 46th Street. The walking distance to Times Square is 20 steps. Tourists have to walk in the shadow of the majestic buildings only 2 blocks from Hotel Edison to 5th Avenue. It takes only 15 minutes to get to Central Park, Grand Central Station, Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center.
The hotel is in the heart of New York’s shopping mecca. The nearest metro station is just a few steps from this great place to stay in Manhattan. It is the best location to experience the night life of the Big Apple. The neighborhood contains charming cafes and restaurants. More than 40 theaters and cinemas feature new extravagant and classic Broadway productions. Considered one of the best budget accommodations in New York center, the Edison hotel is located in a tourist friendly and safe area where the attractions are endless.
The nearest airport is La Guardia. It takes less than half an hour to get there by taxi. The tariff is about $35 plus 15-20 % tip for the driver. You have to pay $ 52 dollars to JFK airport plus $7.50 toll tax and 15-20 % tip. Consider 45-60 minutes trip to this airport. This Broadway hotel also offers a complimentary airport shuttle transfers.
The Main Highlights of One Affordable New York Hotel
The hotel Edison offers classic comfort. It is suitable for family vacations or business trips. The building in Art Deco style was constructed in 1931. Although the interior was renovated in 90`s, the furniture looks old-fashioned.
The classic rooms are large and spacious compared to other accommodations in the Time Square area. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a tub.
Standard rooms are furnished with one or two king-size beds. There is an alarm clock, radio, big TV, iron and ironing board, a hair dryer. Rooms are clean. A few negatives are that yellow stains can be seen on towels and bed sheets. The air-conditioning doesn’t heat the room properly in winter. There’s no refrigerator in the room.
Anyway these disadvantages are outweighed by the benefits such as excellent location and reasonable price of this affordable New York hotel.
The 20-story building offers renovated signature rooms and superior suites on top floors (19-22) with a spectacular bird’s-eye views on Hudson River or New Jersey. These luxurious accommodations feature high-end TV and elegant furniture. Luxurious travelers are able to use high quality sheets, safe, coffee maker, etc.
Visitors have to pay for a wireless Internet in the hotel. It is $10 per 24 hours. There is also a Business Center equipped with computers. You can use a free wi-fi in Starbucks cafe that is just a few steps away from the lobby.
Hotel Edison houses two restaurants, a cafe, cocktail bar, a grand ballroom and a piano bar. Other useful services are booking tickets for theater and sports events, Manhattan bus tours. harbor cruises, passes for well-known attractions, restaurant reservations, etc.
Hotel Edison New York Fun Facts
The Hotel Edison is one of the oldest accommodations in Broadway area. It has a colorful history.
One of the main highlights of the interior is the art deco mural ‘Cornucopia’ in the lobby. It was painted by the artist Gregory Chatov who was famous for the design of the Ford Pavilion at the 1939 New York World Fair as well as hand-painted costumes for distinguished Broadway producers.
Some scenes from iconic gangster movie featuring Marlon Brando “The Godfather” were shot in Hotel Edison.
Updated: I wrote this in 2014 but in January 2015, when was my second time staying at this accommodation my first impressions have been confirmed. I put up at the Hotel Edison during the so called “epic” winter storm Juno in New York. Both times I felt comfortable and close to the “crossroads of the world”. During the snowfall, the Danny`s bar, located just next to the hotel was the only place serving food and café in the area. Lots of starving tourists came to eat there in a day when even Starbucks cafes were closed. The place was cheap and clean. They offered a cup of coffee for $1.25; a bagel with cream cheese for $2.75; a banana for $0.75 and a bottle of wine for $18.
During this stay, a slight downside was the fact that all tourists received a message that due to the storm the hotel`s housekeepers would not be able to clean the rooms. Another annoying thing was the significant price rise during the snowfall – accommodation rates were almost twice as expensive. Because there is not soundproofing at all, I could hear the police sirens and the noise of snow-removal equipment even at night.
Since the Starbucks on Times Square was closed, I was unable to use their free Wi-Fi. In Edison hotel I had to pay $10 for a 24-hour Wi-Fi connection to reschedule my flights. In the hotel`s business center tourists could use free Internet for 15 minutes to print their boarding cards but only using a list of selected airlines from the system.
Apart from weather challenges in New York, I had a great time in this Times Square hotel during the winter storm.
An interesting fact is that the biggest 2015 Oscar winner ‘Birdman‘ was filmed in Edison Hotel’s Rum House. All bar scenes featuring Michael Keaton and Edward Norton took place in the bar. The area around Hotel Edison – the Theatre district and Times Square – was the main location where the movie was shot. It is only 3 blocks from the St James theater in Manhattan where most of the film scenes got made.
Hotel Edison: Photos
