Best Western Premier Empire State Hotel

Best Western Premier Empire State Hotel Overview

You know what caught me off guard about the Best Western Premier Empire State Hotel? It’s actually tucked into this really interesting pocket of New York called NoMad – which I honestly had to look up the first time I heard it (turns out it’s North of Madison Square Park, who knew). But here’s the thing – being on East 30th Street puts you right in this sweet spot where you’re close enough to Midtown’s chaos but far enough away that you can actually think straight.

I mean, sure, it’s a three-star place, so don’t expect marble everything, but the rooms are surprisingly solid. The beds are actually comfortable – not just hotel-comfortable, but like, you might sleep past your alarm comfortable. And the bathrooms, while compact (this is Manhattan, after all), are clean and modern with decent water pressure, which honestly matters more than you’d think after walking around the city all day. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night, especially considering you’re basically in the heart of everything. The double-paned windows do their job, and 30th Street isn’t one of those crazy busy avenues that never sleeps.

The lobby has this sort of boutique hotel vibe going on – not stuffy corporate, but not trying too hard to be hip either. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward, and the front desk folks actually knew the neighborhood well enough to give decent restaurant recommendations (they steered me toward this little Korean place on 32nd that was incredible). Here’s what’s really convenient though – you’re literally a five-minute walk to Herald Square and the 28th Street subway stations, which connect you to basically everywhere. Penn Station is close enough that you could walk with luggage if you’re not hauling massive suitcases, and Madison Square Garden is right there too. I walked to the High Line in about fifteen minutes, and Bryant Park was maybe ten minutes north. The Empire State Building? Well, it’s literally looming over you – you can see it perfectly from some of the higher floor rooms, which is pretty cool even if you’re not usually impressed by tourist stuff. Parking is expensive (this is Manhattan, so duh), but there’s a garage nearby if you’re crazy enough to drive here. The breakfast situation is decent – not amazing, but gets the job done with coffee that’s actually drinkable and some pastries that’ll hold you over until you find real New York bagels.

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Reviews of Best Western Premier Empire State Hotel

• Amazing staff and a great location – Bradun from United States – September 10, 2025 (10/10)

  Great location, quiet rooms comfy bed on a quiet street
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Perfect – Miri from Israel – August 28, 2025 (9/10)

  Perfect location, great value for money, very nice staff 😊
  
  What could be improved: You need to go out for good coffee 😊

• Exceptional – Tiia from Finland – August 15, 2025 (10/10)

  Very clean and friendly staff. Highly recommend, good value for your money

• Don’t let the name "Best Western" fool you—this is a very nice hotel not the tired/cheap motels of the – Sarah from United States – August 7, 2025 (8/10)

  Clean and well-appointed with friendly and efficient staff.
  
  What could be improved: The room didn’t have enough lighting for my feeble eyes.

• Exceptional – Gloria from Singapore – August 5, 2025 (10/10)

  Great location, and the room was certainly spacious enough for a solo traveller. I really enjoyed my stay here. 🙂

• Stay comfortable – Hari from United Kingdom – August 1, 2025 (8/10)

  Good location very accessible fur most locations
  
  What could be improved: Size of the rooms but understand due to the location

• Exceptional – Dioscoro from Philippines – July 18, 2025 (10/10)

  Hotel room was very clean and location was excellent.

• Good stay, would go again – Janßen from Germany – June 30, 2025 (8/10)

  Excellent location, friendly staff + Good furniture.
  
  What could be improved: A bit expensive but that’s NYC in general.

• Perfect location with amazing staff. – Priyam from United States – June 28, 2025 (10/10)

  The property is very well kept, the staff are amazing. Location is realy good.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing to complain about.

• Made my stay in NYC the best. I didn’t have to stress about anything because my base was that good. – Siobhan from United Kingdom – June 25, 2025 (8/10)

  Excellent location. Friendly and helpful staff. Great bathroom and room decor.
  
  What could be improved: The bed – there was a clear dip on one side, as it was the side closest to the power outlet for phone charging etc

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