Roger Smith Hotel

2.5 star property

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
501 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10017
  • Chrysler Building
    5 min walk
  • 5th Avenue
    6 min walk
  • Grand Central Terminal
    7 min walk
  • New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    30 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 205 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 205 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 290 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 205 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

New York

With a stay at Roger Smith Hotel, you'll be centrally located in New York, within a 10-minute walk of Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center. .This boutique hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Broadway and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Times Square.

What's nearby

  • Grand Central Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rockefeller Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Times Square - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Broadway - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Empire State Building - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • 51 St. Station - 4 min walk
  • Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 5 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪99 Cent Fresh Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Avra Estiatorio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ole & Steen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Roger Smith Hotel

Art Deco New York hotel in Manhattan with bars
Roger Smith Hotel offers 131 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and first-run movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 131 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Room service is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 52 per day)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 25 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free crib
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1930
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • First-run movies
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 15 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 52.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Roger Smith
Hotel Smith
Roger Hotel
Roger Smith Hotel
Roger Smith Hotel New York
Roger Smith New York
Smith Hotel
Roger Smith New York City
Roger Smith
The Roger Smith Hotel
Roger Smith Hotel Hotel
Roger Smith Hotel New York
Roger Smith Hotel Hotel New York

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Great Roger Smith Hotel ♥️
I would definitely stay there again and I will recommend others to this hotel. The staff there were amazing and they kept it clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Florencia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location, our room was clean enough space for 4 of us. Just the heating was little high
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Vicki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great Location and Comfortable
This hotel was in a perfect location for us. A few blocks from Grand Central Station, a Walgreens right across the street, a Starbucks two doors down and a couple of good restaurants just down the street. This has been a hotel since 1929 so it is old, but for the price, it is well worth it. The rooms are old and dated, but mine was clean and the beds were comfortable. 15 minute walk to Rockefeller Center and a 20 minute walk to time square. The room had a microwave and refrigerator, but they did not have ice or ice buckets I did not hear any noise from the other rooms. The staff was extremely friendly and I would stay here with my family anytime.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Monique

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Morgan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was absurdly false advertised. Don’t believe the pictures you see on here. We checked in and the hotel seemed just old and crusty but figured it would just have character. Nope. Walked into the room, crusty stains on the floor. Bathroom tiles coming off the walls, wallpaper peeling everywhere and mold on the walls. A rusty pipe was sticking out of the bathroom with the other half of it leaning up against the wall. Stains on the couches and sheets. Bugs on the floor because the window was left open.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First room bad; was able to change to a different one. Hotel is tired, wall paper peeling, insect, few outlets to charge phone, no guide for TV. No shower cap (glad I brought one) Bed and cover nice. Staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, super friendly staff, low cost…..but the hotel is dated and needs a lot of work. Wallpaper tearing off wall, patched up carpeting, no valet parking as mentioned(you get small discount on nearby parking), no bar open, no washcloths on room, you don’t control heat so very hot in rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jeanne Mercier, Palmetto Bay

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A good sized, comfortable clean room. Well positioned for Seeing Manhattan. Subway a few metres away. Midtown walkable. Staff pleasant and friendly. Slightly faded.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Tamarra, Aberdeen

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great… just 3-4 blocks from Grand Central station and about 7 blocks to Rockefeller center. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Elena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very different from big hotels. Was very accessible to subway and other points of interest. Staff was always very helpful and very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a quick visit to NYC. Friendly, helpful staff. Clean and eas for walking/metro. Safe environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Ginger

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I liked the location of the hotel! I was looking forward to the roof top bar which was closed upon arrival. Bummer. The carpet and windows were filthy. Needed to wear shoes around in the room. Yuck.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place, but its a little worn
Nice place, but its a little worn. There was a lip between the bathroom and the living area which was quite annoying. My grand daughter tripped on it and hurt her knee. I also tripped on the lip, but in a different room. Staff was friendly, but the place really shows a lot of wear and tear.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tierney

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Our suite was spacious, the beds were comfy, the hotel was quiet and cozy despite being in the center of everything. Loved the old-fashioned style and comfort of this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Fabiola

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It’s a serviceable hotel, but lacks amenities. Could use a facelift, heat was overbearing in our room so we had to run the AC when it was 40 degrees outside. Staff was very friendly. Easy access to Rockefeller, grand central, Broadway, amd Times Square. Positive is it’s just outside the main congestion so getting a Starbucks or Dunkin (both right there) super easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool old hotel.could use a little of this or rhat a fresh up..but over all.good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All The Basics Were Good
Our room was quite large to accommodate the 2 beds we reserved for. All the basics were good: comfortable mattresses, noise free, excellent service from front desk and bellhop. Two little nitpicks: housekeeping forgot to leave wash cloths, and there was no clock in the room. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Joseph Elmer, Wesley Chapel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit dated but good overall stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Bernard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. The location was perfect for visiting museums and finding restaruants.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021