This was the second time I've stayed at the Lucerne Hotel. It's location really cannot be beat; an easy two-block walk from Central Park and a block from Broadway. As such, you're between the two upper-west-side subway lines and can access the whole city easily, or you can have the doorman hail a cab.
I didn't eat at Nice Matin (the restaurant next door where you get a 15% off coupon for breakfast upon check-in at the hotel) on this stay but I did the last time I was there and it was excellent.
The rooms, like most in NYC< are on the small side but still very comfortable. The shower was excellent. My room was on a low floor and didn't have a view but that's fine.
Also, the last time I was here I had my family with me and we were very comfortable, so it's not just a business hotel.
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