I just got back from a 7 night stay at The Blakely. It could not have been better! The hotel lobby is small and cozy...it feels like a Men's Lounge or Country Club. We had a one room suite with a separate room with a twin size day bed that was perfect for the teenager we had with us. He said it was very comfortable. The other beds in the main sleeping room were some of the most comfortable I have slept on in a hotel. (I've stayed at many 5 star hotels!)

The 2 large flat screen TVs were nice after a day of sightseeing. The bathroom was HUGE and had a jacuzzi tub, counter space, and many mirrors. The wood floors and traditional decor was relaxing and beautiful.

If you want to workout, the gym was small but had great new equipment and was spotlessly clean. The complementary breakfast was very good and included cereals, granola, juices, bakery items, coffee, and fruit. You can also order a heavier breakfast for an additional cost.
I honestly can't believe the value of this hotel for the cost. The staff was helpful and polite. They were happy to assist us with anything we needed. When we requested something it was done instantly.
Eat at the restaurant! We had two dinners there and they were both some of the best food we had on the trip. My husband liked the pasta there better than the one he had at Babbo!

As good as the hotel is, the location is even better. Walking distance to shopping, theaters, Time Square, Central Park. It just doesn't get better than The Blakely!

We resisted advise to stay in the heart of Times Square & really enjoyed the location of the Blakely. It was convenient to the theatre, Central Park, TOTR, & the subway entrance.

I have stayed here twice for multiple nights each time and the Blakely always gets it right. It sometimes feels like you're the only one staying there which in NYC is a blessing. Although I can't recommend the restaurant because the two times I ate there were pretty disappointing, I can say that the rooms, HVAC and public areas are very well maintained.

I had to book a suite because there were no standard rooms at the time but I was told if there were cancellations I would get a standard room....and I did. The team there is honest and work hard to build loyalty with guest. Bravo!

We stayed at the Blakely for 4 nights in early June 08. The room was very comfortable and a decent size. Bathroom was a touch small but this did not really matter. The rooms come with a small kitchenette which is useful.

A complimentary breakfast of toast, cereal and juice/tea is provided each day. They do provide a cooked breakfast which costs extra. There are plenty of places to eat breakfast in NYC so we had breakfast elsewhere a couple of times.

There is free internet access in the lobby which is a nice touch and the concierge are very helpful.

The hotel is about 250m walk from a subway/metro station with a train straight to Times Square etc. Lots of shops are a few blocks away and Central Park is only 10 minutes walk.

Overall a great stay and bring ear plugs as NYC is always noisy, especially at night!