£84.48 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in 27 May 2013 Check-out 28 May 2013

On the Ave Hotel

4 stars
2178 Broadway Avenue, New York, NY 10024
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
139 reviews
Away from the tourists

What a great place to stay when you want to get a sense of what it's like to really BE in a New... See full review

  • I GO PLACES
  • 7 Apr 2013
Just as good the second time around

This is the second time that I've stayed here, and it's really a very special and unique place. The... See full review

  • I GO PLACES
  • 28 Feb 2013
Upper West Side style on Broadway near Central Park, museum and subway

A sophisticated and classic New York City hideaway, On the Ave Hotel boasts a location on famed Broadway Avenue in the trendy Upper West Side of Manhattan. Guests experience authentic NYC life within walking distance of its best attractions, including the American Museum of Natural History and Central Park, both only a few blocks away. Distinctive guest rooms invite serenity, and some feature private balconies as well as dramatic views of the Hudson River or Central Park. 

Highlights

  • The 14th- and 16th-floor guest-access balconies provide views across the city
  • Serafina Bar and Restaurant & Geisha Japanese Restaurant and Bar

  • Walk to nearby Central Park to experience one of the greatest urban parklands in the world

Location

Experience Manhattan right on Broadway Avenue in the trendy Upper West Side neighborhood. The American Museum of Natural History and Central Park are both within a few blocks, as is the subway station.

Rooms

Serene and contemporary with a touch of trendy, On the Ave Hotel's atmospheric guest rooms and suites deliver comfort with style. Views might include the Hudson River or Central Park. Choose from standard to panoramic deluxe, with a range of amenities from flat-screen TV and Egyptian cotton bed linens to Wi-Fi (fees apply).

Features

At Serafina Bar and Restaurant & Geisha Japanese Restaurant and Bar, indulge in a burst of Italian and Japanese flavors in vibrant settings. Work it off at the 24-hour fitness center, with state-of-the-art cardiovascular and weight equipment, or visit Equinox Fitness Center with a daily pass from On the Ave (fees apply). Or retreat to the lofty guest-access balcony zone to relax and take in the city skyline.

Transportation

  • Grand Central Terminal (2.8 mi/4.5 km)
  • Penn Station (2.9 mi/4.7 km)
  • Statue Cruises, Battery Park (Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island ferry) (6.7 mi/7.8 km)
  • LaGuardia Airport (10.5 mi/16.9 km)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (17.5 mi/28.2 km)
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (19.5 mi/31.5 km)

Attractions

  • American Museum of Natural History (0.6 mi/1 km)
  • Central Park (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (0.9 mi/1.5 km)
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art (1.6 mi/2.5 km)
  • Times Square (2.1 mi/3.3 km)
  • Museum of Modern Art (2.2 mi/3.6 km)
  • Rockefeller Center (2.4 mi/3.9 km)
  • Madison Square Garden (2.8 mi/4.5 km)
  • Empire State Building (3.1 mi/5 km)

Business

  • Two boardroom-style meeting areas (fees apply)
  • A 24-hour business center with Internet access (fees apply)
  • Hotel-wide Wi-Fi (fees apply)

Policies and fees

Please note we accept pets at an additional charge of $40 USD.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

On the Ave Hotel Rooms

Standard
The room offers 1 King or 1 Queen Bed with CD player, AM/FM alarm clock, air conditioned, bathroom telephone, coffee maker in room featuring Wolfgang Puck Coffee, hairdryers, in room movies, international direct dial, iron, ironing board, refrigerator (upon request), Plasma Television, sprinklers in rooms, TDD telephone machine, telephone, temperature control, wake-up service. Wireless internet available in room for a fee.
Double
The room offers 2 Double Beds with CD Player, AM/FM alarm clock, air conditioned, bathroom telephone, coffee maker in room featuring Wolfgang Puck Coffee, hairdryers, in room movies, international direct dial, iron, ironing board, modem lines in room, radio, refrigerator (upon request), sprinklers in rooms, TDD telephone machine, telephone, temperature control, wake-up service. Wireless internet available in room for a fee.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
General
Concierge
Pets allowed
Activities
Fitness centre or spa
Dining
Restaurant
Room service
Internet
Wireless internet
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

40.7825 -73.9807
Area served
New York.
Nearby airports
La Guardia Airport Newark Airport JFK Airport
Area description
The Ave Hotel offers a location in Manhattan's prestigious Upper West Side. At the corner of Broadway and West 77th Street, the hotel is just two blocks from Central Park and the Museum of Natural History. La Guardia Airport is nine miles from this hotel.

Nearby points of interest

  • Children's Museum of Manhattan: 0.3 mi
  • American Museum of Natural History: 0.4 mi
  • Henry Luce Nature Observatory: 0.4 mi
  • Beresford: 0.5 mi
  • Shakespeare Gardens: 0.6 mi
  • Lincoln Square: 0.6 mi
  • Belvedere Castle: 0.6 mi
  • Americas Society: 0.7 mi
  • Metropolitan Opera: 0.7 mi
  • Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: 0.7 mi
  • The Obelisk: 0.8 mi
  • Central Park: 0.8 mi
  • Broadway: 0.9 mi
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art: 0.9 mi
  • International Center of Photography: 1 mi
  • Children's Museum of Manhattan: 0.3 mi
  • American Museum of Natural History: 0.4 mi
  • Henry Luce Nature Observatory: 0.4 mi
  • Beresford: 0.5 mi
  • Shakespeare Gardens: 0.6 mi
  • Lincoln Square: 0.6 mi
  • Belvedere Castle: 0.6 mi
  • Americas Society: 0.7 mi
  • Metropolitan Opera: 0.7 mi
  • Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: 0.7 mi
  • The Obelisk: 0.8 mi
  • Central Park: 0.8 mi
  • Broadway: 0.9 mi
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art: 0.9 mi
  • International Center of Photography: 1 mi
  • Frick Collection: 1.1 mi
  • Whitney Museum of American Art: 1.1 mi
  • Guggenheim Museum: 1.1 mi
  • National Academy: 1.2 mi
  • Carnegie Hall: 1.2 mi
  • Council On Foreign Relations: 1.2 mi
  • Knickerbocker Club: 1.2 mi
  • Jewish Museum: 1.3 mi
  • Bloomingdale's: 1.3 mi
  • Tuscan Square: 1.3 mi
  • Metropolitan Club: 1.3 mi
  • Fifth Avenue: 1.3 mi
  • Harmonie Club: 1.3 mi
  • Roseland: 1.3 mi
  • FAO Schwarz: 1.3 mi
  • Wollman Memorial Rink: 1.4 mi
  • Park Avenue: 1.4 mi
  • Trump Tower: 1.4 mi
  • Henri Bendel: 1.4 mi
  • New Amsterdam Theater: 1.4 mi
  • Equitable Center: 1.4 mi
  • Museum of American Folk Art: 1.5 mi
  • American Craft Museum: 1.5 mi
  • University Club: 1.5 mi
  • CBS Building: 1.5 mi
  • Paine Webber Art Gallery: 1.5 mi
  • Sony Building: 1.5 mi
  • Museum of Modern Art (MOMA): 1.5 mi
  • Nicholaas Roerich Museum: 1.5 mi
  • Radio City Music Hall: 1.6 mi

Dining

Serafina
Vibrant frescos grace the walls while the pizza oven and its aroma is the center of attraction. Offering delicious Northern Italian cuisine, Serafina Upper West prepares fresh pastas, pizzas, seafood and meats. Choose from lunch or dinner ad dine in or take-out. Friendly destination for everyone craving a fabulous Italian meal.
Geisha
A Charming sushi bar and Japanese restaurant with the spirit of a true izakaya. Informal and social, yet sophisticated vibe, and uncomplicated and fresh cuisine featuring sushi, sashimi, Rolls, Tiradito/Cerviche, Yakitori and Tempura. The food is simple, yet dsigned and executed to the highest level.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
0000

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (139)

Ratings and reviews for On the Ave Hotel

Overall score

3.9 / 5
139 out of 139
Amenities:
3.6
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.4
Value:
4

86% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Active Sr. Adult
Oxford, Ohio 45056
17 Apr 2010

a great place to stay in NYC

this is our third time staying at On The Ave. It is very convenient to so many kinds of restaurants. A great spot to meet. Can walk to Lincoln Center, Central Park, great breakfast place across the street, near a neat market and H and H bagels!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

explore the neighborhood and Central Park

Review of On the Ave Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
East Coast
7 Apr 2010

Location, location, location

You can't beat the location of OTA. Super, 24-hour market right across the street, plenty of bars and places to hang out as well as super shopping within walking distance. And the place sits right between Central and Riverside Parks. Despite all this, quiet enough for a great night's rest.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Check out the American Museum of Natural History if you're looking for an inexpensive activity, especially for families.

Review of On the Ave Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Staten Island, NY
5 Apr 2010

Great Location, Awesome room and service

It's very clean and the view was nice from the room. The room was pretty big than I espected and compare to other hotels in the area. The bathroom is nice as well.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

There are alot resturant around the area and there is also a supermarket across the street.

Review of On the Ave Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Rach
Cumbria
25 Mar 2010

Very comfortable

A classy good value for money hotel. It was our first time in New York and did not know what to expect. After very busy days sightseeing we were grateful to return to a restful hotel. The rooms are very comfortable and spotless. Super location with grocery store, diner, subway, central park and Natural History Museum close by. Be careful of the highly priced snacks and drinks in the mini bar - mind you prices are clearly displayed! One of our best holidays can't recommend the city or the hotel enough.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of On the Ave Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Southborough, Ma
18 Mar 2010

nice bed...that's where it ends.

Hard to find of 77th. Very expensive parking. Neighborhood was sketchy and good thing there wasn't an emergency as the fire department was across the street. Good location if your looking for a quieter location to time square. We had no view whatsoever. Whoever used this as a plus didn't stay on the 5th floor. Really if the bed wasn't so nice this would have rated a 2 star in my book. [...] Very small cramped room no mini bar or even vending in the hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
2
Entertainment tip: Long walk from hotel

hotel is in good location for museums.

Review of On the Ave Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
Pittsburgh, PA
11 Mar 2010

Repeat customer, always happy

Quick check-in/out, clean rooms, courteous and helpful staff. Easy access to two subway stations, good restaurants. Always my first choice when looking in UWS.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Long walk from hotel

Steakhouse - Ben & Jacks in mid-town is fantastic!

Review of On the Ave Hotel

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Business
Madison, WI
2 Mar 2010

On the Avenue Hotel

We normally enjoy staying at this hotel. This time the room was showing lots of wear, red spot on carpet, rip in the wallpaper and a replacement tv in front of another tv. The tv did not get NBC and we spoke with the desk and were told a technician would be up to our rooom soon or a manager would call us. Neither happened and we did not get to see the final Olympic Hockey game. The towels this trip were rough and not fluffy also.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of On the Ave Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Hospitality Wizard
Michigan
2 Mar 2010

Great location, Excellent property!

[...] This hotel does not own a roll-away bed thus putting me in an uncomfortable position. I had to pay an additional $50.00 for a room with two beds. I was not happy but had no other choice as I was arriving late in the evening.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of On the Ave Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Torino26
Dallas, TX
10 Jan 2010

Upscal Boutique Hotel on the upper west

The staff at this hotel really care about their clients. The concierge service is outstanding and all of the Hotels employees go out of their way to make your stay!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Savvon French bistro is superb! The chef loves what he does and it shows. The food is fantastic and the ambiance is charming and cozy!

Review of On the Ave Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Bowie, Maryland
3 Jan 2010

Not a 4 Star hotel but offers a lot

We went to New York to welcome 2010 by going to a few shows. The location of the hotel was perfect. Easy access by foot or subway to any of the theaters, restaurants, and some great food markets. Our room was very small and our windows faced a wall but it was very clean. The bed was very comfortable and the linens were of high quality. We could have used more closet space to hang our clothes. This type of room would not work for a stay longer than a couple of days. The bathroom was nice and clean. When we arrived, we had to request the adequate number of towels needed for 2 people as well as an extra roll of toilet tissue. The bath towels were thick and very big which was very pleasant except that we had nowhere to hang them once wet. Another bad surprise was that the only ice machine in the hotel was broken. The hotel staff was very prompt in bringing us any missing items as well as ice. The bottom line is that this hotel needs to set-up their bathrooms so towels can be hang as well as making sure that the rooms are fully equipped with all the expected amenities. In spite of the few thinks that need t improvement, I will return for another stay to give the place another chance.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Dining tip: In Hotel

The restaurant right off the hotel lobby was excellent.

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