MainStay Suites Bronx - Belmont

The desk staff were very nice and the hotel was clean, but I gave it three stars because of the location and parking. The rooms were large for a reasonable price, and the place looks newly renovated and is generally nice. Still, it’s not somewhere I’d want to walk to dinner, and the view from the window isn’t much. I wouldn’t stay here again. If you’re visiting NYC to save a little money, I don’t think it’s worth it. The website says parking is reserved, but when you call, they say it’s first come, first served. There are about 10 spaces shared by two hotels in the same building, so don’t count on getting one. You can look for curb parking nearby, but expect to circle a lot and squeeze into spots with only about 6 inches on either side of your bumper. The bathroom had a sliding barn style door with a big gap facing straight toward the toilet. The last hotel I stayed in had a frosted glass door, and I don’t understand why hotels are making bathroom doors “cute.” Someone walking by could have a face-to-face conversation with you. Also, the smoke detectors were disconnected and in a drawer. I assume a guest disconnected them, but staff should have caught that during cleaning. If you enjoy walks, parking, bathroom privacy, or working smoke detectors, this place may frustrate you.