Loved it.

Let me preface my review by saying that my wife and I have traveled worldwide and typically stay in 3 to 5 star properties wherever we travel to. Additionally we are both originally from New York. This is an awesome property for many reasons - however, the first is the level of service that the staff exemplifies (front desk, bell service, parking etc). In a city where being rude is the norm we were actually made to feel as if we were visiting our hometown as opposed to a fun Anniversary weekend. This was a last minute booking via online and email and yet the hotel not only provided us with a corner room on an upper floor (1408 I believe) but also had a bottle of bubbly on ice and a hand written note (nice touch). Very impressed with the smoothness and relatively care free check in BUT what was most surprising was the explanation of the parking situation which is no in and out upon validation at a rate of $65 daily (common in NY) but also a quick oratory of other parking garages in the area and approx. pricing and lay of the land in terms of street parking (NY street parking can be difficult just interpreting the signage). They actually went above and beyond which allowed us to make a decision as opposed to parking and finding out later. They probed just enough to explain area dining options (which are plentiful btw - after all, this is NY). The hotel is very chic from the decor of the lobby to the elevators and hallways and of course the rooms which are quite spacious (this is rare in NY where space is at a premium). The beds, lighting and bath are exquisite, not worldwide glamor but elegant chic while the bath products are top notch. They provide you with a complimentary list of items for your needs and sure enough I was in need as I forgot and requested shaving cream (they not only brought the cream but also 2 razors all within 4 minutes - again, rare for a big hotel in NY). This hotel has a great roof bar (we didn't get to enjoy as a guest booked out the roof for a private party (that must have cost a pretty penny) but it's widely recognized). Now the best reason to stay in a hotel on 11th Avenue in Hells Kitchen has to be the access to NYC nightlife and you basically have everything at your disposal including sports bars, clubs, adult clubs, lounges, piano & beyond. In a city that does not sleep this hotel sits in the heart. This is a better location than ANY cheesy Times Square hotel AND you're closer to the West Side Highway (in case you want to zip to the park or TriBeCa or Wall St etc.). See how long it takes for a cab to get from Times Square to 11th Avenue during rush hour (more than 40 minutes and we're talking a mere 4 to 5 blocks). The views from the property are killer especially since it has widely unobstructed views (again rare for a NY high rise building of any kind). There is also the CHANCE of parking around here unlike Midtown or Wall so that's a plus. The restaurant here is ok but to be honest you're in NY so why would you eat in your hotel unless it's 4 or 5 star dining right? Beds in the room are super comfortable and CLEAN! I can think of a few more reasons why I would book here again but I will leave it to you to share your own experience.

Liked: Viability to nightlife, rooftop bar, excellent views,
Disliked: Should link up with food vendor to offer 24hr in room.

Liked: Great rooms; friendly, helpful staff. Would stay at Ink48 again.

Very good

Liked: Loved the views in the Hudson Suite and location.
Disliked: Room was dusty as though the furniture is not regularly cleaned.

Superb

Liked: The modern decoration and how spacious it was. Also great lighting and nice view at 1504. Staff was professional and good. Loved the studio option and the deep tub in the room ❤️
Disliked: There were yellow splotches on the walls around tub. No duvet cover or fitted sheet on mattress, everything was a flat sheet - which got jumbled up. The AC was either too cold or too warm - made it impossible to be truelly comfy or get sleep.

Poor

Really nice experience

Liked: I liked the nice atmosphere of Ink 48, the surrounding area had nice restaurants.
Disliked: I wish they had a pool

Huge noise!

Disliked: There are big noises at 48 st side, trucks loading, people talking loudly, and the A/C fans noise... hard to go asleep!

Beautiful Stay - Recommend

Liked: I was actually put off by some of the bad reviews on here but I dont have one bad thing to say about my stay. The room was clean, tub worked perfect and the view was amazing. What ever construction people are complaining about looks like has been completed (looks like they are doing interior work now which is barely any noise). The windows do seem to be pretty thin so you hear everything from outside but again you are going to the city so that's expected. Near by to so many restaurants and deli's it was hard to choose where to eat. They took out the mini bar do to COVID but there is a deli right across the street - rather pay mini bar prices for water or get it for dirt cheap. I did not get food from the restaurant or go to the roof top bar. Just felt like there were so many other places to go / get delivery from that was cheaper and better but that was just a personal choice. The view at night was amazing, lit up my entire room. No complaints will stay here again!
Disliked: Nothing I can fault the hotel on - I went during covid so there were a lot of restrictions. No room service, if you order food you have to go down to the front desk they couldnt bring it up. But again not their fault its COVID.

Good

Very good

Disliked: COVID restriction