AKA United Nations

Dasha and the rest of the staff made us feel at home during our two weeks at AKA United Nations. We were more than satisfied with the apartment: the size, design, and views were remarkable, much more than you'd get at other places in NYC. The gym was state of the art, with the latest TechnoGym equipment. This is one of the best places we've stayed while traveling, and we'll surely come back. Thanks so much, guys! 😊

There's a good spread of muffins and fruit at breakfast, and laundry is free in the basement, though there's no washing machine in the room. The room has a balcony with plenty of sunlight, plus big TVs in both the bedroom and living room.

The location puts you right in the center of Manhattan, within walking distance of Central Park and Time Square. The front desk and doormen were always welcoming and very helpful. Bethanny was fantastic, five-star service. The hotel has a fitness center too, though we didn't have time to use it; if I stayed more than five days, I definitely would. It felt like a condo apartment, not a hotel room, and I usually start missing home after three or four days away. The living room had a comfortable couch, and the kitchen was well equipped with quality dinnerware, a gas stove, oven, full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, and good appliances. The coffee maker had a built-in grinder, so I could make coffee like I do at home. Bed and pillows were very comfortable, with softer and firmer options, and the towels were top quality. There's no restaurant, but the lounge has a small breakfast each morning: an apple or banana, a mini chocolate or almond croissant or cinnamon swirl, and tea and coffee. We made our own drinks in the room. I'd recommend this place over regular hotels with used rooms, stained carpets, and housekeeping that misses details.

I stayed three months and found the facilities and staff great. When I asked for restaurant ideas the evening I arrived, the desk clerk handwrote two suggestions for each kind of food from the roughly 100 restaurants and bistros within walking distance. They were great recommendations.