EVEN Hotel New York - Midtown East, an IHG Hotel

Great location. 2 blocs from the U.N. Plenty or restaurants around.

The EVEN Midtown East Grand Central exceeded my expectations. The location for UN staff coming in for short duration is perfect as it is just a 5 minute walk (with everything needed close-by: cafes, restaurants, bars, 24-hour CVS/ pharmacies etc). The room was incredibly spacious (for NYC standards), the view was great from higher floors and there was enough space to hang work clothes/ jackets (during the winter!), stow away suitcase, have an ironing board (provided by the hotel upon request) open, work on the computer. The bathroom, bed and pillows were insanely comfortable. Everything was impressively modern, new, clean, with good taste and safe. There is a good sized mini fridge. The staff were efficient. The focus on well-being (ropes, gym ball, TV videos to do short exercises), free coffee and water points were also really appreciated!

The EVEN Midtown East Grand Central did not provide breakfast in the building or water bottles in the room. I wish that there was a water point on each floor because going to other floors to fill up your water bottle was inconvenient. I also wish that breakfast was offered, that the bar was functioning in the lobby and that the whole area was a bit more user friendly. Also if the balcony had a retractable cover, guests could appreciate and sit outside during the winter as well!

Our room was a good size by NYC standards and very clean and comfortable. The location is convenient walking distance to theaters, Central Park, and 5th Ave shopping without having to stay in Times Square.

We arrived around 1pm (before the 3pm check-in time) and concierge staff told us our room was ready but it would cost us $40 to check in early. Why charge an extra fee if the room is already ready? We declined and decided to walk around for a few hours until we could check in at 3pm.

Very well located, good value for money, room was very quiet and perfect for a few nights.

Nothing major, just on arrival, the receptionist told us there was only one booking and not the second one, and asked me to call Booking.com to sort it out... After a minute of discussing with the receptionist, she finally checked if the second room was on the name of my colleague (which it was). So, somehow, when booking via Booking, it seems they can only see one reservation only, although there are two. As I said, nohing major, the room was there.

The hotel is on a one way side street so there was limited traffic which was nice! The location and paid parking were right next to/across the street from the hotel. Prepay for parking online for better rates. Time Square was 10-15min walk. 24 hr pharmacy was on the corner, lots of food options and a corner store were within a 5 min walk. The hotel has themed rooms! I had one of the health and fitness rooms that included free workouts on the TV, a yoga mat, and a fit ball.

The room was small for two adults and one child but we spent most of our time exploring the city and not in the room.

The room was quiet and clean, very well located hotel, close to Grand Central Station, with many subway lines.

Didn't like the shuttle service offered from the hotel to JFK Airport. The driver looked inexperienced and untrained, didn't seem to know the way to the airport, following the GPS and missing an exit. He also asked to be paid in cash, said that had change, but when we got to the airport I realized he had no change. I tried to pay credit instead, but he also didn't have a credit card machine. The hotel informed me the driver took both - cash and card. He finally got the change and I was able to pay him. Would not use that shuttle service again. Also, one of the side bed lights was not working and it would be nice to have a blow dryer in the bathroom.

The rooms are clean, bed and furniture seem new/modern. Bathroom/ shower was great! Loved the in room workout equipment, but wish there was just a bit more space to exercise in the room. Location was convenient for both bus and subway transportation.

The restaurant/ bar was not open during my stay. That would have made this place a lot more enjoyable. This is a business district, most of the restaurants in the area were closed on the weekends.

Friendly service, technicians who came promptly to fix things, cleans rooms, rather quiet location, good wi-fi connection, several restaurants nearby, as well as being able to order food to the hotel.

Breakfast could be improved, like too much prepackaged, only scrambled eggs, and the orange juice was empty before 9 am. We thought the receptionist said the taxi they ordered for our departure to Newark Airport was paid for by the hotel using our credit card and that we would get a receipt from the driver. However, the driver, a female, did not speak any English at all !!!, and through her phone somebody told us we had to pay and no receipt was available, except for the taxi company sending us an e-mail!!!

Everything was good , except we had bad experience with one of the receptionist, we don't remember her name , but she was very rude !

except we had bad experience with one of the receptionist, we don't remember her name , but she was very rude ! she shouted on my wife , although she didn't do anything just ask her to check if the breafast was included in our rate znd she was after her desk ( far away )

it’s in the center of Manhattan, everything is close to it. the train and Summit NYC is a block away from the hotel. everything is a walking distance.