Hotel Beacon

Upper West Side, New York

Virgin rating

Standard King Room
1-Bedroom Suite
Lobby, Hotel Beacon, New York, USA
Beacon Bar, Hotel Beacon, New York, USA
Double Double Standard Room
Standard King Room
1-Bedroom Suite
Lobby, Hotel Beacon, New York, USA
Beacon Bar, Hotel Beacon, New York, USA
Double Double Standard Room

The hotel

In these over-sized rooms and apartments, feel like a New Yorker in this desirable Upper West Side location. Rooms are larger than in the centre of Manhattan, and your kitchenette means you can fix yourself some breakfast. The famous Lincoln Center is a short walk, together with Central Park, American Museum of Natural History and Rose Center for Earth and Space, and a clutch of off-Broadway theatres.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

On the Upper West Side of Manhattan. 4 blocks from Central Park. Transfer time from John F. Kennedy International Airport: 50 minutes.

Hotel information

276 rooms and suites on 25 floors in 1 building with 3 lifts. All with air-conditioning, TV with complimentary films, complimentary WiFi, fully-equipped kitchenette with coffee maker, fridge, cooking-tops, microwave, kettle, toaster, safe, iron and board and hairdryer. King Studios have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Standard Double Double Rooms are 320 sq ft with 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

King/Queen Bedded Suites are 630 sq ft with 1 king-size bed and a queen-size pullout sofa in the living room, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

One Bedroom Suites are 630 sq ft and have 2 double beds in the bedroom and a living room with a queen-size pullout sofa, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Beacon Bar (light snacks; open 3.00pm-midnight). Viand Café (open 6.00am-1.00am for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Valet laundry* and coin laundry*. Complimentary WiFi. 24-hour fitness centre.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

One person must be aged 21 years and over in each room at check-in.

*Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Expectations were not met

Nov 25, 2023 luvtravel029 Melbourne, Australia

Have stayed at this hotel twice prior. Given I was so happy pre covid times, I do not think I will return to this property again. Although staff were friendly the hotel itself has really fallen behind all others I have stayed at. I travelled with my family being 3 Adults. The room consisted of what were to be queen beds and definitely were… Read more
Have stayed at this hotel twice prior. Given I was so happy pre covid times, I do not think I will return to this property again. Although staff were friendly the hotel itself has really fallen behind all others I have stayed at. I travelled with my family being 3 Adults. The room consisted of what were to be queen beds and definitely were not. I could not comprehend how the bathroom given it’s size (very small) did not have any ventilation. No fan at all. It made it extremely difficult to feel fresh after a shower. Bathroom amenities were non existent. Very poor standards for a hotel that it’s pricing is quite hefty. I think the only thing it has going for it is that it has a laundry facility located onsite. Have been left feeling very disappointed with this property. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Our home away from home in New York!

Nov 20, 2023 Susan N Birmingham, United States

This was our 6th stay at the Beacon over the past 13 or so years. Obviously, we really like staying here. It's a bit expensive, but worth it to get the great location and have the option of a suite. One of us wakes up about 2 hours earlier than the other so it's nice to be able to shut the bedroom door and start the coffee consumption without… Read more
This was our 6th stay at the Beacon over the past 13 or so years. Obviously, we really like staying here. It's a bit expensive, but worth it to get the great location and have the option of a suite. One of us wakes up about 2 hours earlier than the other so it's nice to be able to shut the bedroom door and start the coffee consumption without disturbing the spouse. We love the nearby grocery stores (Fairway, Citarella, Zabar's) and being able to eat some of our meals in the room. We also usually need to do some laundry and the Beacon has a nice laundry room. It did take me a little while to get the new app going to pay for the machines this time but once this boomer figured it out it was fine. We did notice that the little kitchenette area needs some attention and /or updating; the cabinet doors and drawers were getting kind of worn out and misaligned. Other than that, the suite was fine. The daily housekeeping service was very nice; so many other hotels no longer offer this. The front desk staff are polite and professional and the guys at the door are quick and helpful with luggage, getting taxis, etc. We will continue to make this our spot in NYC. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating We loved this hotel

Nov 20, 2023 kiwitraveller722 Nelson-Tasman Region, New Zealand

The Beacon was everything we dreamed of in a hotel in New York. From the lovely welcome greeting after having arrived from New Zealand after a long trip to the room which had a lovely character feel to it. Having a kitchenette was such a bonus as there is a food market right across the road. This hotel is so central to all the wonderful sights of… Read more
The Beacon was everything we dreamed of in a hotel in New York. From the lovely welcome greeting after having arrived from New Zealand after a long trip to the room which had a lovely character feel to it. Having a kitchenette was such a bonus as there is a food market right across the road. This hotel is so central to all the wonderful sights of New York with the subway so close and everything in walking distance. The sound proof windows meant you could get a completely uninterrupted sleep. We also went to see John Legend right next door at the Beacon Theatre as well as a having a lovely meal at the restaurant also next door. We loved out stay and can`t wait to go back again. We miss the Beacon! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The spotlight in NYC - Its true!!!

Nov 17, 2023 Margaret S Blue Mountains, Australia

This is a great centrally located hotel, with plenty of options to eat, drink and access the main city areas. The subway is 2 blocks away. Staff were very helpful and kept us from getting lost. The Theatre next door has some great shows, but book early. Go on a number 2 or 3 subway and your in Time Square and Broadway in 5-10 mins for $2.90. … Read more
This is a great centrally located hotel, with plenty of options to eat, drink and access the main city areas. The subway is 2 blocks away. Staff were very helpful and kept us from getting lost. The Theatre next door has some great shows, but book early. Go on a number 2 or 3 subway and your in Time Square and Broadway in 5-10 mins for $2.90. We saw Hamilton and were back at the hotel in 20min after the show. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A great experience

Nov 10, 2023 Linda P

What a great place to stay. Rooms were squeaky clean, bed super comfortable and it is the quietest New York hotel I have ever stayed in. The staff was friendly and helpful. And they upgraded one of my rooms to a complementary king suite without me asking!I will be back