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.

This hotel does not impose a resort fee.

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 Flawless Stay Sept 2024

Oct 2, 2024 Catherine S

This was my second stay at the Beacon and it was excellent. Things I liked: -Front desk/lobby staff super-friendly, helpful, and always greeted us upon entry/exit. -Room was always immaculate. Got to know one of the housekeeping staff and she was delightful and friendly! -Although other reviews say rooms need an upgrade/updating, we found ours to… Read more
This was my second stay at the Beacon and it was excellent. Things I liked: -Front desk/lobby staff super-friendly, helpful, and always greeted us upon entry/exit. -Room was always immaculate. Got to know one of the housekeeping staff and she was delightful and friendly! -Although other reviews say rooms need an upgrade/updating, we found ours to be quite updated, nothing looked old/worn. Ours was a King Suite. -Large rooms compared to other NYC hotels. -Soundproof rooms. -Comfortable beds. -No bugs that we noticed. -Windows that actually open! -A/C and heating worked flawlessly. -Location is fantastic. Market across the street so helpful. -Mini kitchen saved us $$ as we were able to make our own breakfasts. In summary, a stay that exceeded our expectations. I don't have a bad thing to say about the Beacon! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating My go-to hotel on the UWS of NYC

Oct 2, 2024 RDStravels Louisville, Kentucky

This is the only place I'll book when I go to NYC. Great neighborhood, good rooms, nice little kitchenette for making a cup of tea. Fantastic locations on the Upper West Side, with a cafe right next door for breakfast. Rooms are about as quiet as you can get in NYC.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely hotel in a lovely location

Sep 30, 2024 Ladleboy Newton Abbot, United Kingdom

Stayed here for four nights recently and had booked two double rooms via Virgin Holidays. Initially on our arrival we had only been allocated one room but after a short wait this was rectified and our other room was allocated. We had a fabulous time in New York and the hotel was a big part of that. Fantastic location. Loads of bars and… Read more
Stayed here for four nights recently and had booked two double rooms via Virgin Holidays. Initially on our arrival we had only been allocated one room but after a short wait this was rectified and our other room was allocated. We had a fabulous time in New York and the hotel was a big part of that. Fantastic location. Loads of bars and restaurants nearly and the subway literally a two minute walk away. No resort fees either! The rooms are very nice with your own little kitchenette with a fridge. The shower is nice and hot with good pressure. The beds are lovely and comfortable. Maid service every day. What’s not to like? We’d definitely stay here again should we return. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good value stay - Large rooms with good soundproofing

Sep 4, 2024 Laura H Saint Paul, Minnesota

We booked directly with the hotel after signing up to be a Beacon insider. We noticed that other travel sites offered prices $300-400 less than what we paid in total. We expected some other kind of special treatment for booking directly with the hotel (maybe a gift bag or free upgrade). Without this, we would book with Priceline or other site in… Read more
We booked directly with the hotel after signing up to be a Beacon insider. We noticed that other travel sites offered prices $300-400 less than what we paid in total. We expected some other kind of special treatment for booking directly with the hotel (maybe a gift bag or free upgrade). Without this, we would book with Priceline or other site in the future. That was our only disappointment in terms of the value for money paid. Otherwise, the rooms are generously sized and perfect if you want a separate sleeping space for your kid(kids) without having to book a second room. The location is also great. The 72nd St subway station is a block away, plenty of restaurants, bars, bakeries and coffee shops. There is a good grocery store across the street. Hotel staff were very friendly. No amenities to speak of, such as a gym, but who needs that with all the walking in NYC! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Do Not Stay Here

Sep 4, 2024 tim s

The worst experience ever. Had two different, bug infested rooms, then had to leave the hotel because it was filthy. In addition, the latch locks on each of the room doors were anything but secure, and the deadbolts did not work. And both room were filthy. Still no response from the property re a refund.