East Side, New York Hotel Rooms at the Wyndham Worldwide

Love this hotel. It's very conveniently located and small. Used to be called the Alex hotel with a 4 diamond rating. I love that there's a kitchenette in each room and they are fully equipped. I actually tried making a meal in my room and the appliances work to my expectations. The hotel staff are very accommodating to late check out requests, lost and found etc. I stay here about 4 times a year. Very recommendable.

I have spent the weekend at the Ramada Eastside, and overall I'd say that it was good enough for me to want to come back. When I checked in, there was only one person at the desk, and she was dealing with other visitors. To me she looked a bit overwhelmed, so her greeting to me was a bit tense. At least two people at the check-in desk would help with that. Apart from that, the hotel isn't completely fancy with all the latest luxury trappings. However, it's a well-kept place, and my room was near the fire exit, which to me was reassuring. The hotel is a block or two away from the subway, as well as a restaurant that serves only macaroni and cheese (S'Mac). That was pretty funny, but the food there was actually awesome. My room was very clean and neat, and as far as I could tell, no hairs or any signs of uncleanliness. I should warn you that the window isn't exactly soundproof, so at night you can hear the sounds of the street below so you have to deal with that (I'm used to it from previous stays in NYC). The deal breaker for me was the free breakfast, but it's simple stuff like cereal and french toast and orange juice. That was good enough for me anyway. Despite some slight issues, this hotel was definitely worth the price, especially if you just want a place to rest your head and you don't need the fancy stuff.