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The Paramount Hotel, in New York, is a 3 star hotel. Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "hard", "comfortable", "super", and "great". Guests found the service "helpful" and "friendly". What travelers said they loved: "the location", "the people", "the atmosphere", "the staff", and "the room". The hotel is recommended by Fodors (it's one of their hotel "Picks"). The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Jean George , Le Bernardin , and Daniel . Also nearby: Roxy , Angelika Film Center and Cafe , and 303 . Other local places to consider are The Lucerne Hotel and Bryant Park Hotel.
In 1990 hotel guru Ian Schrager teamed up with French designer Philippe Starck to transform the former Century Paramount into a cutting-edge "cheap chic" hotel. Cool, modern style prevails in the lobby with...
citysearch.com - expert review - 05/18/2004
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Like a giant cubic zirconium ring, this flashy gem of a bar is all about style over substance. Crystal chandeliers, faux chinchilla throw blankets and bordello-style mirrored detailing all contribute to the...
citysearch.com - expert review - 08/14/2003
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In 1990 hotel guru Ian Schrager teamed up with French designer Philippe Starck to transform the former Century Paramount into a cutting-edge cheap chic hotel. Cool, modern style prevails in the lobby with its...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Unless there is absolutely nothing else, do not stay here. I had to book a room last minute, and all of my standbys in NYC were pushing a grand per night, so I had to expand my horizons a bit. They…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After the awful experience of walking in to my room at the Paramount hotel, I needed a drink, and this is right downstairs. A respectable little place to stop for a tipple, the staff is friendly and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I WOULD wish this horrifying hovel on my worst enemy. I would greatly enjoy sending Karl Rove for a two-week stay at this fleabag hotel. Here's why, in numerated form: 1. It took us nearly 20 minutes…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place was a headache from start to finish. $125 Pet fee was not disclosed at time of reservation, even though asked about specifically.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is the biggest POS I have ever stayed at in the city. From hookers and crack dealers hanging just outside the hotel to gross, small bedrooms where no effort was made to make you feel comfortable…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Last time I hit New York, I wanted to stay at a hotel. The last time, I stayed at a pal's pad and felt guilty cause I felt like they felt like they had to chaperon us all the time. So not this time.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about this hotel is the location and the modern lobby. Beyond that there is really no reason to stay here. The rooms are claustrophobic! I wore my flip flops the entire time because…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wowsers! Swank ass lobby! Staff was nice, got me a room on a high floor as requested. I chose to visit NY on one of the hottest weekends EVAH, and got put in a room with a stuck window. Maintenance too…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Don't be impressed by the trendy lobby, because the rooms are pure crap. Smaller than my own bedroom, extremely outdated, and all in all quite uncomfortable. I refrained from taking off my shoes as…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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We were surprised by the very tiny size of the Standard room. Its quality was up to par, but it was a cramped, no-frills stay.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Um, yeah. I guess I can see how if someone has never been in the rooms, this hotel would seem like it was ok. The lobby and mezz are nicely decorated and seem sort of stylish. The bar has a scene…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give the paramount hotel zero stars, I'd consider it. We stayed for six nights. six sleepless, miserable, uncomfortable nights. Now, the noise didn't bother me- that's what happens when you…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
When I stayed at the Paramount 10 years ago, I thought it was the coolest place ever. A lot has changed in 10 years: I've expanded my horizons, raised my expectations for hotels in general, and other…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had to travel to NY for a business trip and while other hotels were $350 , this hotel was more affordable to keep my client's expenses down. This being said, here were the main issues from a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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I arrived with reservations for 2 days and was told that because of a "problem" with my reservation, I would need to check out before noon the next day and then check back in at 3. Annoying, although
kudzu.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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We were there recently and my friend was harassed and abused by a male patron at the bar. She reported this to the management, Food & Bev Director Antonio, and Assistant Director Anca and ther response was --...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For the price that we paid, this was a pretty decent hotel. The lobby was adorable. While the rooms were TINY, but cozy. It was in the heart of Time Square, which was not a problem, since we only…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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We live in Miami, FL. We have been in NY 3 times now and always stayed at the Paramount. We have received an outstanding service, the staff is really nice and helpful, and to be honest our room, which was a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Priceline considers this to be an "upscale" hotel??? Seriously??? What are they smokin'?!?! If they consider THAT an upscale hotel, I wonder what they consider the Super 8 Motel?? A deluxe…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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I am a business traveler in my early 40's I am at Gold and Silver levels for a couple of hotel chains. I could not get into those hotels for a convention I am attending in NY. I bid on P*****line @ $250 and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the best Hotel I have ever stayed in! Althought alittle more pricey than other Hotels, but in Time Square, New York.. you really cant beat it! It was right in with all the action! A Great…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was working on a project at a financial services firm located in the Times Square area. For some reason the local Marriott's were becoming too expense for the project's budget and it was suggested…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
is best thing about living in New York City not staying in a hotel? Specifically this hotel.
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm petite and felt just fine in the Petite Suite...when I booked it on Hotels.com for $98.! Everytime I log in to check it out again it's $300. ! There is an air of former glory about the place, but…
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Living in New York for 10 years, I recently relocated... but come to New York weekly on business. When I arrived, I found there was NO evening dining and NO RELIABLE INTERNET. The night manager was incredibly...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place that reeks of old glory. The checkered space in the middle of the lobby is pretty much the only fancy fixin's. But day or night, there is always a well-dressed bellboy at the door…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I do not recommend staying here! We were in NYC to meet up with friends so we booked this hotel through priceline. I ended up having the flu so I spent most of the evening in the room. Here are the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Again, I ask... why can't we do 0 stars? One word: GHETTO
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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The rooms are small but work for two people max. The "hip" stainless steel bathroom sink was falling apart but functional. The AC was a joke. After resetting it setting in several times the room remained at a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Was in NYC for a biznitch trip and was lucky enough to stay at this fine establishment in Times SQ. - for 400/ night i was in for a treat! NOT!
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After tallying up the many negative aspects of this hotel and the very few and far between positive aspects, I have no other choice but give the lonely 1 star. This was my second time staying at this…
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Just got back from a whirlwind biz-nazz trip to NYC (just two days) and I couldn't WAIT to Yelp about this hotel. I was literally taking notes in the hotel room! This hotel was not my choice. My…
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
DISCLAIMER: My Wife's Cousin is the new manager of this place, and we were provided rooms at a reduced rate. However, with major renovations planned this is more of a review of the previous…
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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My boyfriend and I were really excited about this hotel. We made it to NYC early and checked in but our room was unavailable. The staff offered an upgrade to a smoking room but we declined, of course, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Very convenient - right in the middle of Time Square so you're close to all the Broadway theatres and relatively cheap considering the location. Lobby looks great, very modern but once you get into…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
oh god. i cannnot believe what happened while i was staying this hotel!
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived at the Paramount late in the evening. The hotel bar downstairs spilled over with folks of varying ages, dressed to the nines. The lobby on the ground level had high ceilings and was a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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The hotel has just changed hands and they closed there restaurants and canceled there room service as well as removed the mini bars. That's right can you believe that they expect to continue charging insane...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Note: This is the Paramount Hotel's downstairs bar and not the Library Bar located next to the Mezzanine Restaurant in the hotel. The decor in this bar is just awesome. They have mirrored crown…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed here several years ago (before I became a New Yorker) on THE coldest night ever and almost froze my ass off due to the lack of heat in my room. I complained and ended up getting upgraded to…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Upon checking in, the BF and I were excited when we got a free upgrade to our standard room. Upon opening the door to our "upgrade," our jaws dropped! The room was so tiny, we felt like we had to scale…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't have any problems with the Paramount. We had fun here. "We"= three girls there to hang out in the city and have fun, and without a lot of money to burn, so there are those caveats. Yes, the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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My wife and I are seasoned travelers and formers New Yorkers. We brought friends to see our former hometown and stayed in Times Square to ...
gusto.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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I'm a New Yorker whose elderly parents are visiting and staying at the Paramount. The hotel is nice enough, location is OK, room small. But if you stay there, look out: while finishing off a drink brought in...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I too did not consult Yelp before booking and will never make that mistake again. The first room they put me in was miniscule, dark, dank and smelled like Ajax. I requested a different room and they…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This hotel stinks. After checking prices for rooms in Times Square, most were $280.00 and up, I went to priceline for the first time. I went to ' name your own price' no way would they accept my bid…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The worst hotel I've stayed in my life. The only thing I liked about this hotel was the location. It was convenient with an easy access to subway. The room was so small, smaller than my closet at…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stayed here for 5 nights in mid Jan. Before going there I have read all the reviews in yelp and didn't have high expectation whatsoever. I had an red-eye flight from San Diego and got to the hotel at…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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It's a great place to take out-of-town guests to experience a typical NYC bar scene. The bar has some great seating areas: along the windows facing 46th, or along the sides overlooking the hotel lobby. (BTW,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it's small but it wasn't terrible. you pay steep rates for the location (smack in the middle of times square practically) not necessarily for comfort. i found the staff very friendly, efficient and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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I've lived in NYC for quite a while, been to a lot of places and rarely give "bad" reviews (as per my citysearch profile). However, this bar stands is THE MOST obnoxious and shockingly rude place EVER. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let's face it, kids, Times Square is not a wonderful place to hang out--the noise, the throngs of people, the traffic. But I had to work in the area for a year or so. The Paramount was down the street…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have always loved this hotel because its a good place to see stars and actors who don't want to be bothered......and I just heard tomorrow they are doing $5 meals if you take in a head shot... OMG…
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got to disagree with Nish on this one but that's nothing new. I havent stayed at the hotel but like the downstairs bar a lot. When you spend as much time as I do sat in bars by yourself, you get to…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the rooms at the Hudson were small until I stayed here. I have permanent toe injuries from trying to stand while opening the door. The Whiskey Bar on the ground floor has a 1999 atmosphere…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oops, I forgot to check Yelp before I booked my Labor Day weekend here. One thing I will say is that it's in a great location. The location is perfect for the price. I found myself chuckling…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Going to have to echo my fellow Yelper reviewers -not a great experience. Rooms are great , if you are a smurf. Internet access - terrible and expensive. Staff OK - not that great. Won't ever go back.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting to see that people are still getting surprised by the accomodation at the Paramount. If you think the rooms there are small you should try the Waldorf-Astoria or the Algonquin , all these…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I booked this hotel at least two months before my business trip here. I didn't really check the ratings before i booked and at least two weeks before the trip i was antsy about staying here because i…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've learned a valuable yelp lesson here - one should ALWAYS consult Yelp before making any decision involving a hotel, restaurant, really anthing. Maybe I am a little biased. Anyhow, for some reason I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I will never stay here again. The lobby and Mezzanine restaurant are very cool. In fact, when I walked into this Times Square hotel I was immediately impressed! The food was pretty good too - if not…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2006
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The roses are a nice touch, but...When I say the rooms are small here, I mean it. One room that...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Paramount always feels like home. I never tire of the roses, the small rooms, and the multi-color lights in the elevator. Regardless of who the main hotel owner is now, the space is still fun,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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I stayed at the Paramount from Friday thru Sunday. The service was great. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The room was not huge, but it was perfect for me and it would be great for a couple. The bed...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2006
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For a hotel bar, the music is way too loud. I had after-work drinks with colleagues and the bar was playing Clash music very loudly. When we asked for them to turn it down, the waitress said she could because...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2006
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Central location but would only recommend if you need or want to be near Times Square and/or Broadway. Rooms are tiny and bed is very firm. Bathroom is also quite small. Service was friendly and hotel lobby...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2005
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The best part about this place is the service, food and attractive lobby area. The staff was courteous, quick and responsive anytime I ordered or needed anything. The rooms leave a lot to be desired:…
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The rooms are tiny and the walls paper-thin. God help you if your neighbors are loud (ours were -- we had to change rooms). The bed situation is really uncomfortable. There is no bed frame, just a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the trendy lobby, bar scene and breakfast restaurant. The rooms are ridiculously small even by New York standards -- worth it when they are offering a not-uncommon steep discount, but…
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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I'm glad I stayed here. The hotel lobby and the outside of the hotel is really nice. The room was SOO small but the bed was comfortable and the bathroom was nice and bigger than the one I have at home. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2005
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about this hotel is the wall of roses on entrance. The lobby is too dark to sit and read/rest, the coffee bar is subpar compared to regular deli coffee and some rooms are so small you…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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I have been staying at the Paramount for several years now. Its my second choice, not the first. Primarily because the hotel refuses to reinvent itself with changing times. Perhaps the only reason i prefer...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2005
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The Paramount is a hotel located in the heart of Times Square in New York City. The interior was de...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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I would not stay here unless you are only getting a hotel to have a place to lay your head for the night. The rooms and bathrooms are like a dormatory. I dont have anything trully negative to say about the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2005
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I'm in NYC hotels regularly, and this was by far one of the worst experiences I've had. First of all, any decent hotel should have a bed frame for each room. However, my 10 x 10 room had the bed on the floor,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2004
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I was a bit apprehensive staying her since I've read some mix reviews but I was pleasantly surprised because it was such a great hotel. Not only was it an ideal location from Time Square/Broadway Theaters but...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2004
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The hotel Paramount is very nice. The service of the hotel was very good, friendly staff. The room was clean however small which is not a problem because in New York you shouldn't be spending too much time in...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2004
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A door facing south on 46th street has no buffer zone at all between indoor & outdoor air. No double door, no plastic thingy...bubkus. A cute bar at the normal stiff prices given the posh surroundings &...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2003
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This place has only one main good point, LOCATION. Ok, the room was quiet, except for occaisional a/c noise. The room size was not an issue, once you moved the crappy furniture out of way. The bed sucked, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2003
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The public areas of the hotel are classic of the Schragger motif ... but the room we stayed in couldn't have been shadier! I felt like I was at a no-tell motel instead of a top rated spot! After staying at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2003
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stayed at the paramount this past weekend.. enjoyed myself. the rooms are small, but the point of staying in times square is not to be cooped up in your room all day. If u plan on hitting the town and seeing...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2002
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I enjoyed my stay here very much. The Times Square location is great ! Noise was not an issue here. The service was great and even though the rooms are very small it is a terrific hotel. I got a promotional...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2002
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Granted, the rooms are very small (but absolutely clean as far as I could see), the A/C is kind of noisy (but with the A/C the room is surprisingly quiet) and the place might be not as hip as it used to be....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2002
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I reviewed the bad ratings for this hotel and cant understand why everyone does not enjoy the hotel. I lived here for 4 months while working on a project. Granted it is very small and has in recent years...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2002
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Tiny rooms, noisy air conditioning, overpriced, a con (given the price). Only positive is the good mid-town location (if that's what you need). Stay somewhere less pretentious - this once-trendy place will...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2002
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I just have to agree with everyone and say that this place was a joke! The lobby is there to only you fool you into staying at this hotel. The rooms were so tiny I could stretch my arms to both sides! And this...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2002
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This place sucks!! Need I say more? Ok, I will. I stayed there in October of 2000 with two friends, after seeing the room we demanded an upgrade which we got for more $$. Not much better than the first. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2002
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rooms are like closets, paint peeling, with an airconditioner and cheap venetian blinds w/no curtains. beds are one step up from a tatami mat w/an egg crate on top... we paid $120 per night thru hotwire and it...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2002
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Read all the reviews and was a bit nervous to see how small the rooms were, and they are, but it was not a big deal. Service was very good, we requested more robes and towels and received them within minutes....
travelocity.com - user review
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It made me feel welcome. They have very congenial reservation and desk clerks...
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