We stayed for 5 nights in early Feb. 2012. Great stay. It is at 42nd and Park, so it is walking distance to pretty much everything in mid-town, and close to theaters. For things beyond - well its attached via an enclosed walkway to the shops of Grand Central Station - so hopping a subway, cab or train is easy and quick. I actually loved that GCS is like its own little city -- or really an indoor mall (it reminded me of the underground in Crystal City, VA except GCS is above ground). It has shops (had to scoop up some shoes at Camuto), restaurants, food court, news stands, gourmet market, etc. Everything you might need w/o having to put a coat on in winter, including a ride to wherever else in NY you want to go via subway or train. Restaurants are good, drinks at the Campbell Apt. v. romantic. I never thought a place I would feel most comfortable in NYC running about would be Grand Central Station!
I was a little incredulous that you could be right next to GCS w/o noise as other reviews said, but it is true. We stayed on the club level (I think it was 16th fl) and we never heard a sound from GCS, the street, or other rooms. Very quiet so good night's sleep here.
Nothing but good things to say. There was a slight mixup with the room on checking in -- we were told on the phone that our Grand Deluxe King was the room with the wood floors on the website, but were informed that this was not true on check in. They did do some checking and after a bit of hassle put us in the large king with the wood floors afterall. We were very happy about that. It was like a studio apt. with a walk in closet, separate foyer/entry, sitting area, desk area, and bedroom area. We thought it was spacious for NYC and well appointed. Would definitely stay here again.
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