The latest buzz around this 85-year-old Midtown landmark is its new skyline addition, the rooftop bar, Mad 46. Opened in summer ‘08, the slender strip on high affords western city views, a casual ambiance – scattered umbrellas and wood benches and tables make up the simple decor – cool… more cocktails, and grub from the Roosevelt Grill downstairs. A popular spot come summer, guests of the hotel (along with the after-work crowd) are escorted through the interestingly ominous alleyway entrance at the base of the Madison and 46th St. corner and up to the stylish rooftop space. Aside from the fresh Hamptonesque flair on the 19th floor, the rest of the hotel is quite the contrast with rooms and public areas sticking to that classic old-world New York ambience. The impressive, massive lobby boasts neoclassical architecture with gilded accents and captures the essence of the hotel’s heritage. Catering to business travelers with plenty of meeting and event space, including the Grand Ballroom, one of New York’s few remaining traditional ballrooms, the hotel is always bustling with the occasional convention or the gangs of tourists eager to pursue their day in the big city. Rooms are simple and fairly staid compared to the grand public spaces, but with rates averaging around $200/night, who cares! The Roosevelt is a great value hotel for Manhattan and the location, just steps from Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, and the Museum of Modern Art, is clutch.
First thing first about this hotel. The checkin is and always is, HORRIBLE! We have had three stays here and not once have we got into a room early, that we asked for weeks in advance and which they said they would try to accomodate. But it never... more
The rooms in The Roosevelt are small, but typical of NYC. However, whoever decided on the layout never stayed there for even one night. In my room, I had to get into the shower by squeezing in between the sink and shower door. The TV was positioned... more
The hotel is in a excellent location, which equates to less money on the cabs. The service at the hotel was first class. I would recommend to anyone traveling to New York, I am booking another stay later this year!!!
