This Hilton is very nice and the staff tried to be very accommodating. The king room in which we stayed the MLK weekend was nice with a small sitting area off to one side. The room looks typical of some of the older Manhattan hotels. The three windows on different sides was excellent. We had a problem with the room safe which maintenance tried to fix but could not. We were offered another room but with a queen-size bed. We elected to stay in the room. Our only issue with room was the chilly bathroom. It was OK when taking a shower or bath, but during the night, it was too cold. The bar was good with a number of other people in our age group (50s). We had breakfast in the restaurant, which was good but not exceptional.
We have stayed in five Hilton properties in Manhattan over the last few years and while this hotel in very nice it is not favorite. The rooms pale compared to the New York Hilton, where we usually stay. Our biggest issue with Manhattan East is the location. The area, known as Tutor City, is too residential for us. The one nice thing about the location is its proximity to Grand Central Terminal. If you are looking for a reasonably priced hotel in a quiet part of Manhattan, this would be a great choice.
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