New York's Manhattan must be one of the most expensive areas to stay in but never get sucked into staying at the Belnord Hotel. Due to a mix up in travel arrangements, we needed somewhere to stay for 1 night - desperately. We shouldn't have been that desperate to book into the Belnord.
We upgraded to the Executive class of room (where did they get that adjective from) simply so we could have ensuite facilities and paid a crippling $346 - for 1 night only (no breakfast of course).
Our room took the award for being the most overpriced weathered shoe box in town with a similar size shower / toilet. In fact once we opened our cases, there was no empty space on the room's floor - honestly. We were however lucky to be on the ground floor as the Belnord does not have a lift to any of the 119 rooms nor does it have a porter. Even hauling your cases from the sidewalk to the reception area is quite a feat.
Our room carpet was filthy and the receptionist totally uncaring.
This area of the Upper West Side (between Central Park and Riverside Park) is particularly nice but if you do visit, do not stay at the Belnord. They even wanted to charge us $5 to store our cases after checking out and before leaving for the airport. Yes, after just settling a bill for $346. Never again.
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