The hype
Great location and clean, updated rooms, but everything is incredibly cramped.
Doubletree By Hilton New York Midtown Fifth Avenue
$200-350/ night
Book this if You want to be steps from Radio City Music Hall and Rockefeller Center and care more about location than lounging in your room.
Why People Love It
- Unbeatable Midtown location next to major landmarks
- Recently refurbished rooms (2024) with modern tech
- Free warm DoubleTree cookies at check-in
Quick Take: You're paying for the zip code, not the square footage—expect tiny rooms, a cramped lobby, and zero space to unpack.
Reviewed by @World.Traveller: My stay at this Doubletree in Midtown was perfect for my quick NYC trip. The room was super modern, the bed was a dream, and the walk-in shower was incredibly spacious. Plus, you can't beat being right next to Rockefeller Center!
Guest Who Stayed Here Said
Reality check
Check-in can be a disaster with long waits, and you might not get the room type you booked.
- You plan to be out exploring all day
- You're in town specifically for a show at Radio City
- You need lots of outlets for your devices
Cleanliness & Maintenance
8
- Housekeeping: Generally good; the hotel won a AAA Best of Housekeeping award in 2021, and rooms are described as sleek and clean upon entry.
- Bathroom hygiene: Clean but cramped. Shower doors sometimes don't close properly, leading to water on the floor.
- Maintenance: Hit or miss. The 2024 refurbishment means things look new, but guests report issues with heating/AC units being turned off or broken upon arrival.
- Linens & towels: Fresh and reasonably comfortable, standard Hilton quality.
- Odors & scents: The lobby features a very strong, polarizing fragrance dispenser; rooms are generally fresh.
Sleepability™
6.5MODERATE
0-4LOUD
4-7.5MODERATE
7.5-10SILENT
- Early morning construction outside
- Street traffic from 51st Street
- Internal noise from thin walls and hallway traffic
Before you book
Good to know
- There is a $100/night incidental hold placed on your card
- The hotel has a strong fragrance dispenser in the lobby that might bother sensitive noses
- No on-site parking; the nearby garage costs $45-$55/day with no valet
What to pack
- Earplugs or a white noise machine to drown out street and hallway noise
- Minimal luggage, as there is barely any room to store large suitcases
Room Genie
Best picks
- High-floor City View rooms (like the 18th floor) for views of St. Patrick's Cathedral and less street noise
- Rooms at the end of the hall to minimize foot traffic and elevator noise
Rooms to avoid
- Lower floor rooms facing the street due to construction and traffic noise
- Queen rooms if you booked a King (downgrades happen frequently)
Room Request Genie – copy & paste
“Hi team, I'd love a room on a high floor (18+) facing St. Patrick's Cathedral to minimize street noise. Please ensure the heating/AC is functioning prior to arrival. Thank you!”
FAQ & Hidden tips
Everything you actually want to know before you book.
Is there a pool?
No, there is no pool on the property.
How much is parking?
There is no on-site parking, but a nearby garage charges $45-$55 per 24 hours depending on vehicle size.
Can I store my luggage before check-in?
Yes, but the lobby is very small and luggage is stored out in the open, making it crowded.
Is breakfast included?
No, breakfast is available for a surcharge at the on-site restaurant or downstairs shop.
Are the rooms updated?
Yes, the hotel was rebranded and refurbished in 2024, so the rooms feature modern decor and plenty of outlets.
Is the hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, it is pet-friendly, though fees and restrictions apply.
Insider Tips
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If you have Hilton Gold or Diamond status, your food and beverage credit works at the 7th-floor Terrace Club restaurant or the downstairs grab-and-go shop.
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Skip the overpriced hotel breakfast and walk a few blocks to a local bakery or diner.
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Double-check your room type at the desk—guests frequently report booking a King and being given a Queen.
5 things to know before you go
💡The lobby fragrance dispenser goes off every few minutes and is overwhelmingly strong.
💡The 'closet' is essentially just a rod hanging in the room, not a real enclosed space.
💡The bathroom lacks counter space so much that the hotel bolted the lotion bottle to the wall because there's nowhere else to put it.
💡The heating and AC units can be finicky; some guests arrive to freezing rooms and have to call maintenance immediately.
💡The elevators are a major bottleneck, especially around check-out time at 12:00 PM.
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