This is probably my 5th or 6th time staying at G Park Ave. I work with the sales staff quite a bit, and they're excellent. Truly first-class and guest-focused. But equally important is the front desk team, including the concierge and bellman. This property's staff epitomizes what it takes to provide excellent service in a hotel. I especially love how the housekeeping team always acknowledges me in the hallways and other staff does so in elevators.
The rooms are very nice and modern. The minibars are adequately stocked with a variety of snacks and beverages, although I would like some Jack Daniel's as an option. What can I say. I like what I like. Lower floors on Park Ave side can be a little noisy with the traffic in the early mornings, so if that bothers you, ask for a room higher up and/or off the 29th side.
Lounge is very hip and cool. Full of pretty people and busy, seemingly all the time! Pool is a bit awkward to get to, as you take the elevator up and it opens up right into the lounge. People are hanging out in the "smart casual" clothing, and you're in your bathing suit. Kind of strange, but no one cares anyway. Pool isn't huge, but has an adequate deck. Weekends will be hard to get a seat though. Staff is pretty attentive, especially if you're ordering drinks - of course, as that's how they're making their living. I wouldn't necessarily recommend this hotel/pool for families, although the location is awesome in that regard and there definitely were families at the pool. Kind of disturbing watching two middle-aged people in a passionate lip-lock with with kids playing around them though. Call me old fashioned, but that's kind of inappropriate. Get a room already! Oh wait...
If you're a runner, take 29th Street down to the Hudson River, then run along the paths there. It's a perfect option for squeezing in that 5K each day. It's about a mile to the Hudson from the hotel.
Overall, great stay and my preferred location in NYC. If you're traveling on business, this is a great option. For families, location-wise, also an extremely great option.
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