Lex Hotel NYC

Lex Hotel NYC Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to Lex Hotel NYC on Lexington Avenue, I wasn’t expecting much from what looked like a pretty standard midtown building. But you know what? Sometimes the best discoveries are the ones that surprise you, and this three-star spot turned out to be exactly what I needed during my stay in New York.

The thing about Kips Bay is that it’s one of those neighborhoods that feels authentically New York without the tourist circus – you’re walking distance from Gramercy Park (which, let’s face it, you can’t actually get into unless you have a key, but it’s nice to look at), and the whole area has this lived-in vibe that I really appreciate. The hotel itself sits right in the middle of all this, and while the lobby won’t blow you away with fancy marble or anything, there’s something refreshingly straightforward about the whole setup. The staff actually seems to know what they’re doing, which honestly can be hit or miss in this city. I mean, I’ve stayed at places twice the price where nobody could tell me how to work the shower.

What really won me over was how the rooms manage to feel bigger than they probably are – and trust me, in Manhattan, that’s no small feat. The windows actually open (revolutionary concept, right?), so you can get some real air flowing instead of just recycled hotel ventilation. Sure, you’ll hear some street noise, but it’s that kind of gentle urban hum that makes you feel like you’re really in the city, not trapped in some sterile bubble. The beds are surprisingly comfortable, and they’ve got this setup where you can actually control your own temperature without calling the front desk. Small things, but they matter when you’re dealing with jet lag or just trying to decompress after walking fifteen miles around the city. The whole place has this unpretentious efficiency that I’ve come to really value – no one’s trying to impress you with unnecessary amenities, but everything you actually need works properly. And honestly, when you’re paying New York hotel prices, having a place that delivers on the basics without any fuss feels like a genuine win.

Lex Hotel NYC Accommodations

Reviews of Lex Hotel NYC

• Boutique hotel in a great location – quiet & clean rooms with helpful & friendly staff. – Lucy from United States – August 21, 2025 (9/10)

  Friendly & helpful staff. Great location.
  
  What could be improved: n/a

• Good value and solid on the essentials. – Barbara from United States – August 6, 2025 (9/10)

  Beds are comfortable, staff is friendly, and breakfast is nice. We enjoyed the roof top deck.
  
  What could be improved: Nothung

• Great value for a quick visit to see my kids. – Jacques from United States – August 4, 2025 (8/10)

  Great value for a quick visit to see my kids>

• Wonderful – Carlos from United States – July 18, 2025 (9/10)

  Attentive staff, nice location, quiet rooms and helpful baggage check at the end of the stay.

• Honestly it was great overall, very spacious rooms. Not crowded like other hotel rooms in NYC. – Sandra from United States – July 10, 2025 (9/10)

  Spacious rooms
  
  What could be improved: Have to request housekeeping, it would be nice to just have it

• Great little boutique hotel at a very reasonable price – Margaret from United Kingdom – July 9, 2025 (9/10)

  Room was a decent size and had a very nice balcony and roof terrace. Bed very comfortable and air conditioned. Continental breakfast was good and included in price. Staff very helpful. Useful to have the iron and ironing board.
  
  What could be improved: Only problem I encountered was the key didn’t open the door once but it was soon remedied so not a major problem

• Suited our needs – John from Italy – May 31, 2025 (7/10)

  Great location. Staff pleasant and helpful.
  
  What could be improved: Expensive, but guess that’s New York

• Would stay again no questions asked. – Ricardo from Portugal – May 5, 2025 (9/10)

  Room, checkin in experience, cleanliness all amazing to be honest. Was surprisingly comfortable and in a city like New York it was very very silent.
  
  What could be improved: The entrance to the hotel is not the most beautiful, once inside that feeling goes away but the first impact insn’t great when you arrive at the location.

• Would absolutely come back! – Shelli from United States – May 4, 2025 (9/10)

  Location was great and wonderful for NYC prices
  Friendly reception
  
  What could be improved: Rooms are a bit small but well laid out, clean and comfortable.

• Would do it again! – Christine from United States – May 1, 2025 (7/10)

  Location, cleanliness, wonderful staff, breakfast!
  
  What could be improved: The air conditioning is old and noisy

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