My wife and I checked in to the Le Parker Meridian for a 4 night stay that was a mix of work and play in New York City. We like the area and its proximity from a business standpoint as it is close to most of the meetings I needed to attend, but it is also great for people that want to access the great shopping on 5th/Madison Ave, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Carnegie and Central Park. We like the fact that there are are entrances on both 56th and 57th St as that makes getting to the hotel from different areas very easy and convenient. The hotel is clean and nice but the rooms are somewhat small with very little drawer space and the bathroom is literally a closet. It is not realistic for two people to be in the bathroom at the same time. As for prices I think they are reasonable for what you would expect in New York City. The only disappointment is the $10 charge to use the gym. While it is nice, it is the first Starwood property that I have had to pay to use the gym as a gold member. The umbrella in our closet came in handy as it rained heavily one day of our trip. If you are basing your choice on location I think this is a great hotel. If you are looking for luxury I would look elsewhere. We didn't spend much time in the room so based on location it was great for us. Would look around next time in New York City but would be open to staying here again.
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