Roger Smith Hotel, New York Details

Property Name: Roger Smith Hotel
Hotel Chain Name: Worldhotels
Address: 501 Lexington Ave
Number of Rooms: 130
Number of Floors: 16
Longitude & Latitude: -73.97, 40.75
Room Types Available: Junior suite, Run of House - Mobile Only!, Standard, Standard - 1 Queen, Standard - 2 Doubles
Bed Types Available: 1 King, 2 Doubles
Number of Photos: 39

Weekday Room Price Range: $179 to $329
Weekend Room Price Range: $189 to $269

Star Rating: 3.0
Average Review Rating: 4.30
Number of Customer Reviews: 189
First Customer Review Date: 04/21/2006
Last Customer Review Date: 04/22/2012

Recent Roger Smith Hotel Review: "The first thing I have to say about this hotel was that the staff was extremely friendly and helpful! Usually when I stay in NYC, the concierges are not usually inviting nor do they appear to want to actually help out a guest. But not the Roger Smith the weekend I came to stay! The room was much bigger than I expected. I'm used to a queen size bed  taking up the whole room with about a foot of space around the bed. So the double beds with at least 2 feet clearance around them (excluding one side of each bed next to the walls/air conditioner) was much appreciated. The room sort of had a peasant/country look (the shower curtain had that cabbage rose/flower design with the pastel colors) that made it seem homey. There were 4 mirrors (two in the room, two in the bathroom with one being a full length mirror) along with a sink outside of the bathroom so that was great when my friends and I were getting ready to go out for the night. There was a big desk and huge chair that got in our way until we just put it in the corner. There was even an armchair to sit in! The television was one of the those old bulky ones, but we didn't use it, so we didn't care. The beds were comfortable and clean (there was this fleece blanket that was itchy though). Unfortunately when we went, they were renovating/remodeling the hotel, so the bar was closed and so was the restaurant. There was the option of going to another cafe and getting 15% off the meal. There's no ice machine, but if you ask the desk, they'll send a bucket up. There's no vending machine either, but Duane Reade is literally right next door to the hotel, so it's just a quick walk across the street. There's also a liquor store on the other side of the street if you need to hit one up before going out. There's not much I remember about my stay, but I really appreciated the excellent staff that night. I stayed in the city until the following night and check out was at noon, but the hotel offered to put my bags in a closet instea"


Check-in Time: 3 PM
Check-out Time: NOON

Restaurants Near Roger Smith Hotel: Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Outback Steakhouse, Diner's, Olive Garden
Attractions Near Roger Smith Hotel: Mikomos (dating spots), Attractions, Zoo, Da Vinci Tour, CVS
Other Hotels Near Roger Smith Hotel: Kitano New York Hotel, Millennium Un Plaza New York, Lombardy, Grand Hyatt New York, Hotel At Times Square
Overview
Located on Midtown's popular East Side, the Roger Smith Hotel artfully walks the line between homey and hip, blending the warmth of an inn with the swagger of Times Square and the Theater District, less than a mile away. Grand Central Terminal, with its soaring celestial ceiling, is a 5-minute walk south. Or you can spend part of your day shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue, then visiting magnificent St. Patrick's Cathedral--all without walking more than 10 minutes from the hotel. For natural wonders, visit Central Park, a 15-minute walk up Fifth Avenue. Bibliophiles might prefer Bryant Park, a half-mile from the hotel--the huge New York Public Library is adjacent, and the park hosts an outdoor library in the summer.

You can plan your Manhattan adventures with complimentary Wi-Fi, available throughout the hotel. Finish the evening with a nightcap at Henry's Rooftop Bar (open seasonally), an open-air terrace with amazing views of Midtown skyscrapers. Or you can dine in your Hotel Rooms at any time--room service is available 24 hours a day.

Hotel Rooms are individually decorated in a warmly inviting New England style. Stretch out on the pillowtop mattress and watch a late-night flick; the TV comes with a DVD player, and you can check out a complimentary movie from the hotel's library. A good book is always at hand, thanks to the stocked Hotel Rooms bookshelves. The mini-fridge will keep your bubbly cold while you and your nearest and dearest are hitting the town--an evening you can enjoy child-free with in-room childcare (surcharge).

A short guide to Midtown

Some of NYC’s best-known landmarks are north of 14th and south of 59th—or Midtown Manhattan. Here, couples kiss atop the Empire State Building. Grand Central Station’s opal-faced clock is a famed meeting spot. While fortunes are made on Wall Street, fortunes are spent at Fifth Avenue’s shops. Other highlights include Madison Square Garden, the United Nations, and the Garment and Diamond districts.

Recreation

As a guest of the Roger Smith Hotel, you'll have access (surcharge) to the Manhattan Athletic Club, about a block away. Or walk 15 minutes to beautiful Central Park and enjoy its miles of paved trails for biking, running, and inline skating. Rowboat and bicycle rentals are available by the lake.

Location

A friendly, intimate, New York City bed & breakfast hotel, the Roger Smith is at the center of the city's most elegant hotel district: Across the street are the Intercontinental and the Waldorf Astoria Hotels. Of course, restaurants, shopping, theaters, and museums are here as well. From the colorful, uniquely designed flags flying over the hotel entrance, to the bronze sculptures standing at attention by the front doors. The Roger Smith is passionately dedicated to art, creativity, hospitality, good ideas, and fun.

The 130 Hotel Rooms are spacious and individually decorated in a contemporary American fashion, with some English and French country touches thrown in for good measure. Located on Lexington Avenue, between 47th and 48th Streets on Manhattan's fashionable eastside, The Roger Smith is just minutes from the United Nations, Grand Central Station, Rockefeller Center, Broadway, and the amazing boutiques and stores of Madison and Fifth Avenues. From here, all of New York is practically at your doorstep.

Dining at Roger Smith Hotel

Henry's Rooftop Bar - Enjoy the city lights from this rooftop deck while sipping a cocktail or your favorite glass of wine. Open during gentler weather. By the way, Henry is the hotel's canine mascot, a Boston terrier.

Room service is available 24 hours a day.
Terms & conditions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Notification and fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.


  • Valet parking fee: USD 35 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per stay (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Full breakfast fee: USD 25 per person (approximate amount)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night

    • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access in public areas - complimentary
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Laundry facilities
  • Medical assistance available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Security guard
  • Tour assistance
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
    		•
    Business & Event
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business services
  • Conference room(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Room service (24 hours)
    		•
    General
  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Number of floors: 16;
  • Number of rooms: 130;
  • Pool table nearby;
  • Shopping on site;
  • Video library
    • Check-In time is 3 PM
    Check-Out time is Noon

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    Know before you go

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    • Property Facts
  • Minimum Check-In age is: 21
  • Early departure fee charged
  • Check-Out time is: noon
  • Check-In time starts at: 3 PM

  • There are no room charges for children 15 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.