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Crystal K.

A super interesting experience! I love the decor and design and the hotel was nice and clean.

Blood stained sheets
Amber J.

We stayed at the Radio Hotel for family vacation in NYC. We paid for the double bed room which was extremely small. There was barely enough room for our luggage for our family of four. We also noticed a blood stain on our sheets which was very disgusting. I called the front desk and they bought replacement sheets but the idea of sleeping under someone else's bodily fluids is disturbing. We will not be staying at this hotel if we visit New York again.

Lobby
Leslie B.

The checkin process was very smooth. There was an amenity charge that they started but explained that it was optional for me since I booked before it was implemented so that was good for them to explain that to me. The room was really nice, small but for New York and the price, It worked! It was very clean, housekeeping was on it and when our ac went out the second night maintenance was on the job quick then they gave us an upgraded room with no problem. The shower gels were bath and body works, not the generic kind lol They had snacks and lattes, etc for purchase at the front desk and a restaurant, Jaleo that was very delicious. The location was great, it was literally two blocks from the 1 train that took us everywhere. If I had to come back I would definitely book again.

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Natalie L.

At around 4:45am today while we were asleep there was a random man with no bag that walked into the room I was staying in. He was a pretty large man and didn't say anything. Luckily I was there with my partner who yelled at him and scared him away. Still saying nothing, he backed out of the room. WEIRD. We called the front desk and they DID NOT answer. My partner went downstairs and spoke to the front desk manager and they stated that the man came downstairs and let him know that his key opened the door for the wrong room. He found the engineer and walked over to the room that the man was staying in and tried a key on it and it unlocked but he didn't open the door or knock or alert anyone staying in that room that there would be a test??? Then he came to our door and used the same key and it unlocked as well. Not too sure what that was supposed to prove exactly other than their key system being unsafe. During check out I brought up the weird situation to the front desk staff and mentioned that I felt unsafe and in danger, especially with the uptown's history of trafficking and the fact that the hotel is right off of the GWB. The woman didn't say much but offered us a refund for one of the nights. She also mentioned that there was suddenly NO RECORD of the wrong key being used in our door??????? She only made that statement when I mentioned human trafficking even thought the overnight staff said himself the man came down and asked for a new key because he walked into the wrong room. This was as if to say we were lying and made the entire story up!!! Which made me even more upset. I felt like there was a lack of shock or urgency with the staff which to me felt EXTREMELY dangerous and suspicious and my partner agreed. We asked the engineer (a different one) to check the key records for our room and the other room, and when he brought back the print out, there was no record of a key being used on our room at 4:45am. I asked for a copy of the key swipes during our stay and he said no. Then we asked for the manager and they were nowhere to be found. We were told they'd either be in at 9am or on Monday. Imagine, a hotel with no manager or a staff that isn't sure when they'll be in. We are reporting everything to the police and will be requesting video footage of the hallway, etc. I just keep thinking what would've happened if I, a woman, was there by myself and didn't have another large man to scare that random person away. I do not want this to happen to the wrong person and end up turning into something that we possibly could've prevented. The hotel staff is suspicious and the stay is UNSAFE. We will never stay here again and we will get to the bottom of this because NOTHING IS ADDING UP.

the studio room. perfect for one person.
Maribeth A.

this place was perfect for what i needed. a clean place to rest my head and shower. i was traveling solo and knew i wasn't going to spend much time in the room so i opted for something simple and this place was it. it's a couple of blocks from the subway station and has a restaurant onsite. the room i chose was the studio and it was perfect for one person. the staff i encountered were friendly and helpful. would stay here again if i were to be in washington heights again.

Fold out bed in accessible suite
Jen W.

General The hotel is lovely. The lobby is inviting and the restaurant is top notch. They have great coffee at the front desk, but I could not get an espresso drink at night. They have enough snacks to carry you through, although most snacks had dairy so bring your own for dairy allergies. There is a good space for safe car drop offs out front. There are no ice machines so you request (small) cups of ice at the desk. Parking The parking situation is sad. By 5 pm the parking garage onsite was full. I told them I was staying at the hotel and they accepted my car in a panic. It was an suv and I expected this to be charged to my room (it's extra) but they make you pay the extra at the garage. Basically there is no communication with the hotel. They overbooked even though the hotel knew I was using valet and it was included in my costs. It was terrifying for someone unfamiliar with the area. They say they have self parking now. They do not. It does not exist. Every street area is filled. The room. We were in an accessible suite with three people. The room was clean and spacious for a wheelchair. They kept it clean. It had great ports for our devices and plenty of convenient plugs. The bed and pillows were comfy. The pull out couch was comfortable and did not hinder the accessibility. The shower was nicely set for people with disabilities. Make sure the shower is at an accessible height before you need it. You may need help. Temperature controls were great. There was no closet. Two hangers on a small rack. It was entirely inadequate. The work table had a chair that was unusable. No one would fit under the table. The floor is polished cement so you cannot wear socks without rubber bottoms. We could not seem to get extra towels. We asked twice. We had two towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths for three people. Then they took a hand towel and washcloth night one without replacing them. Highly inconvenient. If you get dropped off, plan ahead for needs, and stay on top of housekeeping this hotel was fine. Of course, you are on a city street so expect the nights to be a little disrupted with beeping, train horns and sirens. But overall I would stay again if I didn't need a car with me.

Interior courtyard
Susan B.

Right in the thick of Washington Heights and on the 1 line there's a colorful hotel that's clean, and secure. The elevator needs a hotel key to work. The restaurants are Dominican, and they seem delicious. My room is compact and clean with a dark interior. The bed is comfortable, and you can stream your own apps on their TV. My room is perfect for a solo traveler, but too small for two people. It seems like there were rooms aplenty since they asked me which floor I preferred, but I wasn't upgraded. By the check in area there's a little store area to buy snacks, and there are people using their computers in a small sitting area in the lobby. If you're here to see the sights, this is probably not a good location for you, but the price is right if you don't mind riding the subways.

Housekeeping either missed this or were getting down themselves in the room before we arrived.
Tim C.

We came here because it had the best cost vs ratings on the travel sites while visiting NYC for a track meet at the Armory. It's a cute, Dominican flavored boutique hotel in the heights. The neighborhood is not for everyone, especially if you're expecting Manhattan or going to be walking around at night and it's not a quiet neighborhood, so if that's not an issue... Rooms are smallish, but thoughtfully appointed. Music playing from the cool little stereo clock radio when you come into the room. Big TV on the wall. Little safe by the bed. Fold down desk and chair between beds. A mini fridge in the room. Nice showerhead and good hot water and pressure. Bright, crazy bathrooms. Definitely fun. So much fun that housekeeping apparently missed the handprint on the glass from the previous guests getting down in the shower. Beds, bedding and pillows were very comfortable. Climate controls worked spectacularly well. Lights all over the place, some with hard to find controls. On the minus side: No closet space and the sink setup sucks. No counter or shelf space and the sink and faucet set up sucks as well. Toilet was a little weak, and didn't flush well. There is a nice, Dominican themed restaurant with very good, but pricey food on site and breakfast for $25 in the AM. Staff was reasonably friendly. If you need a room in the vicinity for one or maybe two nights, you could do a lot worse for a lot more money than the Radio.

Matt T.

This is a wonderful hotel with true Dominican charm and the posh feel of New York City. It's quite literally the best of both worlds. The staff was super friendly and completamente bilingüe (completely bilingual), and that was important for us. The beds were great. Very clean and comfortable. The showers were good, hot water worked, soap and shampoo is available, mirror had good lighting, toilet worked. The room was clean and had a nice fragrance. From our window we could see the Washington Bridge and the Harlem River. The TV was also good to have in the room and there were plenty of channels to choose from. Check-in isn't until later in the afternoon, but they will safely store your bags for you so you can hit the city and make the most of your time. If you want to explore the local area, I would say that's up to you. The hotel is located in Washington Heights, yes, the same place where they filmed the movie. But, remember, this is a neighborhood, not a theme park. People live and work here and they may not appreciate random folks taking photos of their homes, cars, and kids. I don't think a few selfies in front of central locations would be so bad, but please afford the residents their privacy. To and from Lower Manhattan and/or Central Park, you can take the A train or the 1 train without changing lines. Also, the Yankee's stadium is less than 2 miles away from the hotel. It's in a great location. It's far enough away to be more affordable and less crowded than Lower Manhattan, but not so far away that the major sights of NYC are unattainable. Literally, my only complaint, is that the wall of the shower that faces towards the beds is frosted glass instead of just a solid wall. While this may be "sexy" for couples, it is not at all "sexy" when you're on vacation with your brother. I mean, I don't know you do things in your family, but this was unnecessarily awkward for us. You can't see details, thank God, but we weren't looking for details either. So, just wanted to throw that out there. Everything about the hotel was absolutely wonderful except for that.

Crystal L.

Cute boutique hotel. Perfect for a quick stay. Loved the Dominican decor. Super trendy and the lobby smells like Palo Santo which I absolutely loved. Room was clean. Super small, but just needed to sleep so I didn't mind. Not 5 stars because you can hear the noise in the street even 4 floors up.

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Old smell was not cool. Staff not up for the job. No vibe at all. I really had high hopes but it fails.

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We had a great nite at this sweet lil boutique hotel! It's n my neighborhood so I'm gonna support it

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Went to The Armory in NYC for Nike Nationals and overall the experience was amazing. Watching these…read moreyoung athletes compete at such a high level was really impressive. One of the best parts of the event was how they introduced the elite runners. They turned the lights off in the arena, announced each athlete individually, and they ran out onto the track with sparks shooting up. That whole presentation was fire and really made the moment feel special for the athletes and the crowd. The atmosphere was great and you could feel the excitement in the building. My only complaint is about some of the staff (not all). I had been sitting in a section for over four hours after being told by one worker that it was fine to sit there. Later on, a few other workers came over and told me I had to move. It wasn't even the request that bothered me--it was the way it was delivered. When you're dealing with adults, especially paying guests who've been there for hours, it's all about how you communicate. At one point it felt like they were all teaming up like Voltron instead of just getting a supervisor to clear things up. Situations like that can easily be avoided with better customer service and communication. Needless to say I didn't go anywhere until my daughter ran off the principal. Aside from that situation, the event itself was great. The competition, the energy in the building, and the way they highlight the elite athletes made it a really memorable experience.

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I enjoyed a really nice Thanksgiving meal here. The place was beautifully decorated…read more We had a pre-fixed Thanksgiving meal so I'm not sure what the regular menu is like but I'm sure it's just as good. We ordered two fish dishes (salmon and swordfish) and they were both delicious. The only thing I didn't really like was the rolls were ice cold and so was the butter. Wasn't something I was excited to eat on a cold Thanksgiving evening. The table next to mine was reserved for people who were dining alone and I noticed the waiters and owners made a point to chat with them and make sure they were okay. I look forward to coming here again one day.

Made reservations for brunch, but wasn't needed. The place was rather quiet on Sat, but it was also…read morefreezing outside. Got a cozy window seating and loved the ambiance thanks to their floral interiors along with holiday ligthing right next to our table. Noise levels on the quiet side and easy to have conversations. They have a decent kids menu, and the Chicken Fingers ($10) were perfect for our little one. Huevos Rancheros ($19), and Vegetarian Omelette ($19) which was served with home fries and tossed salad was a good portion. Kimbo Coffee ($4.25) was actually pretty good although would've loved it to be warmer. Refills were slow to come. Food was inline with our expectations. Food arrived within 8-10 mins of placing our order, so yeah, really quick! Our initial server/waiter wasn't that attentive but their crew members were definitely more alert. Overall, pretty decent experience.

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