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Omni Berkshire Place

Refinement, attentive service in Midtown New York

Traveler ratings summary of Omni Berkshire Place, New York Hotel

Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system.
Overall satisfaction 95% of travelers (198 of 207) recommend this hotel
4.5
Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
4.5 4.5 4.7 4.5
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All reviews displayed below have been submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 25 most recent reviews are shown.

A traveler from New Jersey recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 18-Nov-09

Can’t wait to go back

We had a wonderful stay at a most convenient located hotel. We have stayed there before and we were just as satisfied. Beds are very comfortable and the amenities are very nice.

Only the best restaurants in the world. One good one is on the same street, La Grenoille, a 5 star restaurant but make your plans in advance unless the concierge has some pull.

A traveler from Cocoa Beach, Fla. recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 7-Nov-09

A great place to stay

This location is great for midtown Manhattan. You are close to MoMA, the Today show, great shopping on Fifth Ave., Central Park, Times Square, and it’s easy to catch the subway or a taxi if you want to go Soho, etc. The staff is very friendly.

"Wicked" is great! It is worth seeing again.

A traveler from Fayetteville, AR does not recommend this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
3 4.0 4.0 4.0 2.0
Posted: 4-Nov-09

Loved it before but not anymore

We have stayed at this hotel twice before and really liked it. On this visit however, the room was much smaller (much too small) and the television was only 19". We did not have enough room to enjoy room service. We tried to eat in the restaurant. We were seated by the window in the lounge area and assured we would receive full service. We literally waited 15 minutes and were never acknowledged by the waitstaff in any manner. We got up to leave and still no acknowledgement. The restaurant had very few people and was not at all busy. When we complained to the front desk, nothing was done about the situation. We were told to check with the concierge desk for a restaurant recommendation. Definitely not the service we are used to or the service expected from a hotel of this caliber.

Jack R from Chicago, Il. recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 25-Oct-09

Great Hotel

This was our first trip to New York. The Omni Berkshire Place was in the center of everything. The staff was freindly and our room was very well kept. I would stay here again the next time.

A traveler from valdosta, ga recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 21-Oct-09

georgia to new york

I had signed up to be a select guest member months before our trip, the Omni did not know I was a select guest until I called the next day and told them. Another couple traveled with us to New York and also stayed at the Omni Birkshire, they had a much bigger room and was not a select guest.

Traveler's tip on dining

The best place I have ever eaten was at Benjamins steak house, it was a bit pricey but worth every penny.

A traveler from Elkins Park PA recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 20-Oct-09

Great hotal

The hotel was great. It is good location, great service.

A traveler from Boston, MA recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 14-Oct-09

Wonderful accommodations

The Omni was perfect for our weekend in NY. It is within walking distance to Times Square, shopping, restaurants, etc. The hotel was comfortable, clean, and provided great service.

A traveler from Indianapolis recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
4 4.0 5.0 5.0 4.0
Posted: 13-Oct-09

A little pricey for the space, but it is NYC

Excellent experience. The hotel was very nice and perfect location for my business trip. The suite was a little pricey for the amount of space.

A traveler recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 13-Oct-09

Great Hotel

Great Bar and Lounge.

A traveler from Mexico City recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 7-Oct-09

Great Deal in NY

Grat deal in N.Y.

A traveler from New York, NY does not recommend this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
2 2.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Posted: 6-Oct-09

Three Ring Circus

I live in New York and have had a great experience at Omni hotels around the country in the past, so when I needed to book a room for a few friends to crash in, I thought the Omni would be perfect. We booked a room with two double beds, made a special note that we’d need two beds in the reservation information and even called ahead to ensure that we’d be able to get a room with two doubles. (I realize they can’t guarantee room type, so we tried to make a good effort to explain why we needed what we asked for--what we PAID for.) We were assured we would be taken care of. Until check-in. At that point we were curtly told we were getting a room with one king bed and that was that. We were offered a cot, which we had no choice but to take. When we got back to the hotel after our event later that evening, the lobby was a three ring circus. On our room, we could hear word for word conversations in the room next to us. And to top it off my friend who slept in the cot had a series of bites on her leg the next morning. Next time, I’m using the money I spent on the hotel room to buy a few aerobeds for my apartment.

Comment from the hotel's management

Posted: 17-Nov-09

Please accept our apologies for your less than stellar experience at The Omni Berkshire Place. We are disappointed that our team was unable to meet your requests and that this set the tone for the rest of your stay with us. We utilize reviews such as yours as a tool to make improvements to our service. While we hate that your guests left without experiencing the service that we strive to provide we are confident that your feedback will allow us to make enhancements. We do hope you will reconsider using us in the future and appreciate all of your comments.

Hotel Management, General Manager

A traveler from Ankeny, Iowa recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
4 3.0 4.0 3.0 4.0
Posted: 24-Sep-09

Great Location!

You are in easy walking distance to all the great shopping on 5th & Madison. Restaurant/bar in the hotel was very good for lunch.

Traveler's tip on shopping

Wear comfy shoes so you can hit all the famous stores.

Comment from the hotel's management

Posted: 17-Nov-09

Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed both our location and the lunch that we offer in Fireside. We hope you will stay with us again soon.

Hotel Management, General Manager

Nicolas L from Bermuda recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 4.0 5.0 5.0 4.0
Posted: 23-Sep-09

nice and affordable stay only a few steps from 5th avenue

hotel is very well situated, room is nice but not too spacious, efficient and professional service, 24h room service. A good hotel in NYC!

Janell N from MS Gulf Coast recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 22-Sep-09

Exceptional Service

As my first time staying in the City, I must say the service was exceptional. Everyone was polite and response was immediate. Bell service and Valet are to be commended, as they made my first and last impression of this hotel--exceptional.

Comment from the hotel's management

Posted: 17-Nov-09

We do feel fortunate to have such a great bell and valet staff. We are happy to hear that they took such great care of you! Please come back again soon.

Hotel Management, General Manager

A traveler from Baltimore, MD recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
3 1.0 4.0 4.0 3.0
Posted: 22-Sep-09

Bad service, good location

I would recommend this hotel only for the location. Clean room, but a really rude and bad staff (reception and concierge).

Comment from the hotel's management

Posted: 17-Nov-09

We appreciate your feedback and will be sharing your comments with our front office team. We aim to provide exceptional service to all of our guests and apologize that this was not what you experienced.

Hotel Management, General Manager

A traveler from Miami, FL recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 15-Sep-09

awesome location

This was my children’s first trip to NYC and I’m so glad I picked this hotel. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The location was unbelievable. Walking distance to St. Patrick’s, Saks, Rockerfeller Center and everything on 5th Ave. We only had to take the subway to Central Park.

Bring comfotable shoes!

Comment from the hotel's management

Posted: 17-Nov-09

We are happy that The Omni Berkshire Place was the perfect hotel for your child’s first trip to New York City. Thank you for your review and we hope you will stay with us again soon.

Hotel Management, General Manager

A traveler from Woodward, OK recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 10-Sep-09

Loved the Omni Berkshire!!

My husband & I stayed at the Omni for our first trip to NYC. We were totally pleased and impressed with the hotel and staff. The room was great and the bed and pillows were awesome. We were totally comfortable there. The location was perfect for us for the things we wanted to see and do. Would stay here again!!!!

Comment from the hotel's management

Posted: 17-Nov-09

We are happy to hear that the Omni Berkshire Place was in the perfect location for you to enjoy your New York Getaway. Thank you for the many compliments regarding our rooms and staff and we hope you will return again soon!

Hotel Management, General Manager

Tom T from Kalamazoo MI recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 9-Sep-09

Very good experience

Very nice hotel. Just a few blocks from the subway, and pretty close to everything else. The front desk staff were friendly, the concierge staff had some great suggestions for dinning, bell staff arranged for cars...etc. These folks just did it right. Room was clean, and seemed like a good value for NYC.

Comment from the hotel's management

Posted: 17-Nov-09

We are glad to hear we did it right at the Omni Berkshire Place. Thank you for your glowing review and we hope you will return soon.

Hotel Management, General Manager

A traveler from Williamsburg, VA recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
3 2.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Posted: 9-Sep-09

Other than the concierge service was fine

The room was wonderful except the view was terrible. The concierge was HORRIFIC. We asked them to arrange transportation to the airport for us, to a restaurant. She (woman with irish accent) couldn’t do it; we had to get a taxi. Well, the doorman was able to do it for us!! What should make a luxury hotel a luxury hotel is service, not just the room. Personally, we’ll be staying at The Plaza next go round.

Comment from the hotel's management

Posted: 17-Nov-09

We agree that service is a key component of what makes a luxury hotel a luxury hotel and apologize that our concierge did not meet that standard. Your feedback will allow us to work with our concierge team to ensure they are meeting the needs of all future guests. Please accept our apologies for the less than perfect service and we hope you will return again soon.

Hotel Management, General Manager

Deidra R from Keller, TX recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 5-Sep-09

Can’t wait to go back

I was very impressed, the staff was great and made me, my mom, and my sister feel as if we were at home. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. It is close to 5th avenue and it was not expensive to get a cab from the airport to the hotel. I loved this hotel and look forward to going again next year.

Comment from the hotel's management

Posted: 17-Nov-09

We are happy to hear that you plan on returning next year. It is always a pleasure for us to hear from our guests that enjoyed their stays with us and we are looking forward to your return.

Hotel Management, General Manager

A traveler from miami, fl recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 2-Sep-09

would definetly book here again

I had a pleasant experience at the hotel. No complaints.

A traveler from Chicago area recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
4 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Posted: 25-Aug-09

Great location and service

Omni Berkshire was a good choice -- location is close to many sites and it was easy to walk or take the MTA everywhere. Service was friendly and efficient. Definitely sign up for the preferred guest program ahead of your stay because the delivered morning beverages and paper is worth it. Room location on the third floor was rather noisy at night but expected for midtown Manhattan.

Traveler's tip on local attractions

Definitely walk the Brooklyn Bridge (a highlight) and eat pizza at Grimaldi’s in Brooklyn if you don’t mind waiting in line for good NY pizza. Also, the Brooklyn Diner -- in Midtown -- is great for breakfast.

Comment from the hotel's management

Posted: 4-Sep-09

We appreciate you review and knowing that you found our location convenient to many sites in the Big Apple! We agree that all guests should sign up for the complimentary Select Guest program to receive extra perks during their stay. If you return we hope you will let us know so that we can make sure your room is in a quiet area of the hotel. Thank you for your review!

Hotel Management, General Manager

A traveler from Boston, MA recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 4.0 4.0 5.0
Posted: 25-Aug-09

Great stay

My family and I visited NYC for the weekend. We typically stay at the Four Season, but decided to give the Omni a try. Booked a Madison Suite, but they upgraded us a level upon arrival. Room was super comfortable. The staff was efficient and courteous. Location was great. All in all a very pleasant stay. Special thanks to the waiters at the Fireside restaurant on Saturday morning....they could not have been nicer to our kids.

Comment from the hotel's management

Posted: 4-Sep-09

It sounds as if you had a wonderful stay at the Omni Berkshire. We will be sure to pass your gratitude onto the waiters of Fireside. Thank you for your review!

Hotel Management, General Manager

A traveler from Connecticut recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
4 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0
Posted: 5-Aug-09

Nice Med Sized Hotel - Close to Lots, But not too Close

This hotel was within easy walking distance, even for our youngest 10, to Times Square, Central Park and Wicked. Nice hotel, very comfortable overall. The couch foldout into a bed was not at all comfortable for the kids. We saw some roll aways in the hall that look much more comfortable. I have stayed in many of the larger hotels in Times Square and Central Park South and this was smaller and more intimate. The rooms was nice and clean. Staff very helpful.

Traveler's tip on shopping

On Sunday the entire block in front of the hotel was closed for street market. Kinda fun to shop and good food.

Comment from the hotel's management

Posted: 12-Aug-09

We are happy to hear that you found the Omni Berkshire’s Location to be ideal. If you stay with us again, please let us know and we can provide you with a rollaway for your kids if they are not comfortable on the sofa bed. Thank you for your feedback!

Hotel Management, General Manager

Floyd L from Mathews, La. recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 28-Jul-09

Would stay at this hotel again

From the time I arrived to the time we left my wife and I enjoyed our stay. From the front desk clerk to the bell man to house cleaning everyone was very helpful and went out of there way to make us feel at home. I would definetly recommend this hotel to anyone and on my return trips the Omni will be the first hotel I will look at.

Traveler's tip on getting the most out of your stay

The hotel’s location was perfect for us. Close to the shopping district, entertainment, restruants, and sight seeing.

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