Positive Reviews
positive:
Ideal location for Manhattan sightseers.
Past guests report that Hotel Five44 is located on a quiet street close to many of Manhattan's most popular attractions. The likes of Broadway, Central Park, Times Square, the Museum of Modern Art, and Fifth Avenue's many stores and shops are all located within a mile of the property.
positive:
Rooms are large by NYC standards.
Many guests are pleasantly surprised by the size of rooms, which are said to be large by New York City standards. In particular, bathrooms are often described as being spacious, something that can't be said for all that many Manhattan hotels.
positive:
Well-appointed kitchenette proves popular.
A number of guests praise the inclusion of a small but well-appointed kitchenette in rooms. Guests claim that the kitchenette makes it easy to prepare breakfast or a late night snack.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Four story building with no elevator.
Hotel Five44 is not necessarily suitable for those guests with mobility issues. The hotel is housed within a four story building but does not feature an elevator. Subsequently, the narrow and steep staircases can be difficult to navigate.
negative:
Staff not always on-site.
Hotel Five44 is a limited services hotel with limited staffing. Guests report that the front desk staff doubles as a housekeeper, meaning the reception isn't always manned during the day. Meanwhile, the desk is not staffed overnight, which guests report can be problematic if they have a comment, query, or concern.
negative:
Accessing free Wi-Fi proves frustrating.
Some guests have trouble accessing the hotel's complimentary Wi-Fi and those that do manage to connect generally report that the internet is very slow. A number of guests choose to head to the nearest coffee shop when they want to go online.