The Pearl New York

Loved overall experience

Prós: Location

Contras: Beds were not as comfortable as other boutique hotels I've stayed at, but not a deal breaker.

Prós: Very positive experience with everything. This will be my first choice in all future NY trips.

Contras: Nothing at all.

Prós: The hotel was completely booked, so we got a complimentary suite upgrade! The bathroom was incredible, bigger and more luxurious than mine at home. The beds are extremely comfortable. Location is also fantastic, on the north side of Times Square so well-situated for midtown sightseeing.

Contras: Like many hotels which include a continental breakfast, the dining area can be claustrophobic at busy times. But the food at breakfast was excellent. The nightly wine and cheese reception is from 4 to 5 p.m., which is too short and too early to be beneficial if one is trying to sightsee during the day and go to the theater at night.

Ideal location!

Prós: Great location! We stayed at The Peal because we visited NYC to see Wicked. The Pearl was perfect because were only two blocks from the Gershwin Theater. Beyond this, lots of food and shopping places are nearby. On one occasion, we ate next door at the E&E Grill - fantastic!

Contras: N/A

Prós: Great location and one if not the most quiet hotel I've ever stayed at.

Contras: I would not do the recommended transport with a towncar to the airport again. It's cheaper to just cab it.