Type of Traveller: Family Traveller - Age Group: 18 - 25
Loads of surprises at Hotel 17
When my mother, my sister and myself arrived at the Hotel 17 for our 4-day family vacation, we were thrilled by the looks of it from the outside. When we walked in, it was just as quaint. It has a 1920's feel and makes you feel like you're a part of NYC's history. We arrived too early and our room was still being occupied. Having taken a red-eye flight and being exhausted, the front desk clerk kindly allowed us to sleep in another room until our room was ready. The floor had a destinct smell, like an old version of cleaning detergent from the 20th Century. We got into the temporary room and found one full-sized bed, a vanity and a sink. We were kind of baffled that there wasn't a bathroom included (we're used to the required necessities of life, being from Orange County, California). But we figured our room would definitely have one. No big deal. At 12:00 we checked into our room and found there wasn't a bathroom. What the f#$*!? I went downstairs and the clerk explained the who...Read more
Submission date: 2005-06-24 - Date of Stay: May 2003
Submitted by: Christine Pirrung - From: United States
Type of Traveller: Business Traveller - Age Group: 51 - 60
Reasonably priced
We thought the hotel was fine for the price. Sharing the bathrooms wasn't as bad as it seems, except for some other travelers who weren't very considerate about leaving it clean for the next person (left the shower curtain out and a huge puddle!) We loved the area, though and the many great restaurants and quaint look. Very convenient access although the front stairs to the hotel are quite steep. They had only renovated 2 floors when we were there, but hopefully more are complete now. Perfect for the budget minded traveler.
Type of Traveller: Backpacker - Age Group: 26 - 30
9/11 at Hotel 17!
Have stayed twice at Hotel 17 and have always found it very clean, central and loved the original old fashioned look. Unfortuantely I was staying here during 9/11 and due their public phone not working, no room phone and the slightly spaced out, but very friendly, receptionist I ended up on the British missing persons list! but would definately stay again. I hope they don't modernise it.
Submission date: 2005-05-23 - Date of Stay: August 2004
Submitted by: Connie Sonderegger - From: United States
Type of Traveller: Budget Traveller - Age Group: 41 - 50
Location, location, location and price
We have stayed at hotel 17 at least 6 times in the past two years, and will be arriving there again on june 1st. We really enjoy staying at this hotel for many reasons. One, the location is great for us. The Gramercy park area of NYC is not only lovely on it's own, but is so convenient to many other wonderful neighborhoods. The east village is to the south, Union Square is to the west, the 3rd Avenue L train station is 3 blocks south at 14th and for us, there is a catholic church 3 blocks north on 2nd Avenue and many great diners where the food is good and so are the prices. Speaking of prices, Hotel 17 is a fantastic value. By staying there, we are able to visit NYC several times a year to visit our son and other family members who live in the area. We wondered at first about the shared bathrooms, but have found no problem at all with them. There are four to each floor and they are always immaculate. The staff at hotel 17 is great, really helpful and kind. So,if you want to stay in a ...Read more
