First trip to NYC, very nervous about many things, but most about picking the right hotel. With so much on the internet and travel books found the process very hard to narrow down. Wanted something more than nice but not super expensive (relative term). Thought had narrowed it down to Sofitel, with its excellent reviews on this site and many others. Not really sure how I came across the Omni Berkshire outside of the fact that I always remember Oprah saying guest of our show stay at the Omni. Even though not the same hotel thought the chain should be nice. Travel dates 6/28-7/3/05, prices for a superior king room avg $330 night (included tax) which was a little better than similar room at Sofitel. Plus offer of airline miles, and free weekend night stay at a later date, and a few other perks if joined select guest program. Reviews on here all seemed good, although trip advisor ranking in 60's was a little concerning, but went ahead and took a chance. Worried about the choice up until arriving and then all worried faded away. Not extremely extravagent but more than adequate lobby and facade, desk check in very friendly and quick, arrived about an hour early and no problems checking in then, by joining select guest program can get a 5 pm check out as well. Room was very large with fax, minifridge (a bit pricey), in room safe, bed very comfortable, bathroom very nice (marble floors and counters, travel mags in room with couch and chair with ottoman. TV a little small but adequate. Select Guest program also gives guest complementary morning papers (local and USA Today) and choice of drinks which was nice touch. As the week went on and I became more familiar with the city I was more and more pleased with the Omni. The hotel is on 52nd and Madison which I found to be a perfect location, in my opinion better than those a little further down (Sofitel on 44th), I little less busy at night and closer to Central Park. Did not deal with the concierge as that is not my style, but they always seemd friendly when I walked past the desk from the elevator. House staff very pleasant, turn down service and chocolates at night. Would most definitely rec this hotel to my friends or family and outside of just wanting to try something different next time cannot think of a reason not to stay at the Omni Berkshire.
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