HAMPTON INN MANHATTAN-35TH ST EMPIRE STATE BLDG, New York

The hotel sits at 35th Street and 6th Avenue, placing it within three blocks of Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, and Macy's. Times Square and Rockefeller Center are a 10-15 minute walk away. The Herald Square subway entrance (N/R lines) is half a block from the door, providing direct routes to Lower Manhattan, JFK via the A train, and LaGuardia via bus connections. LaGuardia and JFK airports are each about 45 minutes away by car or taxi. The neighbourhood is lively and feels safe even at night, with numerous restaurants, shops, and delis steps away. For walkers, Central Park is a 30-minute stroll north, and the Hudson Yards development is 20 minutes west.

Standard rooms are compact (typical of midtown Manhattan) but include a mini-fridge (request at check-in - limited supply), ironing facilities, safe, and hairdryer. King rooms with Empire State Building views are available. There are no suites, adjoining rooms, or balconies. Air conditioning is individually controlled, though some units can be noisy; higher-floor rooms away from the street are quieter. Daily housekeeping is provided but frequency may vary; request extra towels or amenities if needed. Bed firmness varies: some are comfortable, others too firm. Pillows are standard; request extras if desired. Storage is limited to a small closet and a few drawers.

Breakfast runs from 6:00 to 10:00 AM and includes a rotating selection of scrambled eggs, omelettes, sausage, bacon, make-your-own waffles, oatmeal, cold cereals, yogurt, fresh fruit, bagels, toast, and muffins. The dining area is small and can become crowded between 7:30 and 9:00 AM; arriving earlier or later can help avoid queues. Throughout the day, the lobby offers complimentary hot coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and chilled water. Afternoon cookies are also provided. There is no on-site restaurant, bar, or room service for other meals, but the surrounding block has numerous dining options - from casual delis to sit-down restaurants like Carmine's Italian (1 km) and several Asian eateries within 0.5 km.

The fitness centre is open 24 hours and includes cardio machines and free weights. It was temporarily closed in the past, but is now operational. No other leisure facilities - such as a pool, spa, or sauna - are available on site. For outdoor exercise, the nearby Bryant Park (5 minutes walk) offers green space, and the Hudson River Greenway is a 20-minute walk west.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, with moderate speeds. Free luggage storage is offered before check-in and after check-out. The 24-hour front desk provides express check-in/out, concierge, tour bookings, and taxi assistance. Additional services include dry cleaning (fee) and a minimarket. The business centre has computers and printing. The hotel has two elevators that serve 20 floors; wait times can be up to 10 minutes during peak hours - using the stairs can be faster. Parking is not on site; the nearest public garage (Meyer's Parking at 9 W 35th St) costs from US$61 per day (no reservation needed, no hotel affiliation). Pets are allowed with possible fees. Wheelchair accessible rooms with roll-in showers are available. Cots can be provided on request.