Milburn Hotel

I was seeing a show at the Beacon and wanted a place to sleep close by that doesn’t cost a bazillion dollars. I am basically sleeping in the room and taking a shower. I am not expecting luxury nor do I need a lot of amenities. As some people have stated the building is an older unit with some dated furnishings but the room was clean and large. Which is nice for NYC. There is a small kitchenette with sink, microwave and fridge. The fridge is a good size. There is enough cutlery and plates for one day. Then you have to wash dishes in the tiny sink. They don’t provide a sponge but there was soap and paper towels. For some reason our coffee machine was missing the tray but there was an electric water kettle so we could make tea. They provided some tea bags. There is also a dining table so you can sit and eat like a human. The room like I mentioned is a nice size so you can spread out a bit. The bathroom is very small. The sink was in this tiny alcove so no place to put anything. There was a little shelf above the toilet which is risky with the olé toothbrush. I am not one of these fancy types that needs a lot of primping so it was fine. The shower took a million years for the hot water to come up but when it did it was hot and good with adequate pressure. Flat screen TV and a DVD player. So if you wanted to chill with a movie… TV buttons were funky but we figured it out. The bed was comfy and the room was very quiet… great for sleeping. The room also had large windows that you could open. Good natural light. I have been in some NYC hotels that were like a cave.
Breakfast in the morning was ok. Lots of carbos… sorry Paleo eaters. Bagels, pastries, cold cereals, waffles, coffee/​tea. Apples and bananas. The dining room is tiny and started to get a little crowded when we were leaving.
The staff was good. A little brisk but efficient. The check in took about 3 seconds. Nice.
Some dining options in the area… Starbucks, Citarella, Fairway if you wanted to grab something to eat in the room.
Overall it was a good stay. If I go to the Beacon again I would stay at the Milburn again no problem.

My grandparents frequently travel to New York to visit family and the Milburn is always their go-​to hotel. This is their review:
My wife, family and I have stayed at the Milburn Hotel for almost 10 years and we love it! The term may be overly used, but the Milburn is a real «gem», hidden just north of 72^nd and Broadway on the Westside. It’s in the middle of the block in a quiet residential area between Broadway and West End, but very close to the subway, Fairway and Zabar’s Markets, many interesting restaurants, museums and Riverside and Central Parks. This boutique hotel offers full-​service ²⁴⁄₇ and is perfect for families. Its very professional staff is wonderful, friendly and always helpful. The daily complimentary continental breakfasts are enjoyed by all and the kitchenettes in the rooms are really convenient. Although the rooms and furnishings are old, they are continuously being upgraded. The guest rooms offer free wifi and internet that work well, in addition to forced air heating, air conditioning, and flat screen TVs in every room. The Milburn is a great value, comfortable, and very pleasant hotel where we always look forward to returning.

Stayed at the Milburn Hotel during a recent trip with my family of four. The rooms maybe a little worn out and in need of some TLC; but, for the location, price, room size, and included breakfast, it’s hard to complain about this hotel. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was decent for a quick grab and go. Overall, our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. If the rooms were just a little more updated, I would easily give a 4 star rating. If you can tolerate some room imperfections to keep some money in your pocket, I recommend you check out the Milburn Hotel. Cheers.

We had a very nice suite but the hot water in the shower came out brown and rusty even after running it for a few minutes.

Great location, I was booked in a ground floor room with a retractable skylight — I felt like I was in a garden! Breakfast buffet isn’t fancy but does the trick.

This is a charming older hotel that I’ve used a few times for meetings at Columbia University. The hotel staff are extremely friendly and efficient. The rooms are spacious (for New York standards) and the price is reasonable. They also serve breakfast in the morning, which is standard fare, but decent. It is by no means fancy, but gets the job done without any fuss.

I just arrived at the Milburn and I am so happy I decided to stay here ! I was a little nervous bc most of the hotels in my price range seemed sketchy but the Milburn didn’t disappoint ! Check in was so easy and my room was amazing for just me! Great lighting in the bathroom To do my makeup and super comfy bed! It’s not super modern and could be renovated, but for the price and location and cleanliness it’s AWESOME! I am probal for sure extending me stay! I was gonna spend end of trip with a friend but now I don’t want to leave! Amazing place ! Def check it out !

Just stayed this past week and absolutely love this hotel. Looking on
, this was by far one of the cheapest places I could find and so glad I chose this one. I have stayed at many hotels in this city and this was by far one of the biggest rooms I have every stayed in (you could probably fit 4 or 5 king size beds in here)! The wifi is free and works well, there is a kitchenette with microwave and mini fridge, the TV gets over 100 channels and ample seating in the room with a sofa and lounge infront of the TV. Was also very happy with the included breakfast, which wasn’t anything special, but worked well for a quick bite to start a busy day. Also the hotel staff was very nice and always greeted is when walking in the door. Lastly, it is in a great location and very close to the 1,2, and 3 trains. Will definitely be staying here again.

Great hotel on the Upper West Side. The rooms aren’t anything fancy but they do the trick plus they have a small little kitchenette which is great. Breakfast is included. It’s not anything amazing but whatever it’s free food :) They have a business center and you can print for $ 0.25/page. They also have a small fitness center open 24hrs. The on site gym isn’t that great but you can also get a pass to use the JCC which is just a block away and has every fitness thing you could possibly need. The staff is great and friendly and remembers past guests!

My family stayed here for 3 nights in September. We had plenty of space for 3 adults and a baby. The little table and kitchenette gave us extra space we needed and were a great addition. Could heat bottles and store leftovers. We didn’t have the breakfast but it looked good. The free WiFi worked just fine, didn’t need to pay for the upgraded WiFi. The staff was very helpful and kind and I would not hesitate to stay here on future trips to NYC.

Stayed here for 2 nights and had a great experience. The hotel looks a little old, but the room was huge, even had a balcony.
Clean rooms, clean bathroom, comfortable bed, AC works great and quiet, great/​safe location and friendly staff. There’s a grocery store down the block and a Trader Joes as well.
The TV uses over the air cable so hopefully you enjoy the ION and qubo channels.

Three stays in two months. Love this place. Just homey enough. Great staff. Fine rooms. Affordable. Upper West Side at your feet. I’m here for three weeks this time.

Had ladies weekend for Marathon, absolutely wonderful hotel. location was great. Staff wonderful, especially Michael, room was bigger then expected. will definitely return to this hotel.

Stayed here in May 2011 – old reviews are better late than never ;)
We stayed here in 2011 while we were in town for a friend’s graduation on the recommendation from regulars who stay here every summer. We had three adults and two kids (6 mos and 6 yrs old) in our room. This is a gem in the upper west side and we were very happy with our experience. We had an older two-​queen room but it was clean and very roomy (by NYC standards). Others in our group had newer suites on the top floor, which were even larger and recently refurbished. Our 6 yo loved the library, she would visit nightly for an hour or two. The free DVD rentals were nice. Great location in the friendly upper west side, walking distance to lots of great restaurants, museums, subway stations, and Central Park. Staff was friendly and helpful. And to top it all off, there was free breakfast every morning! Will definitely be back here next time we visit NYC.

If I could give them a 3.5 I would. I booked this hotel through
and booked it 3 weeks in advance of our Thanksgiving stay. I knew nothing about this hotel and did a Unilocal review and kept my fingers crossed. It was not cheap… I was expecting a one bedroom queen size room with a little kitchenette. Based on
I was also expecting a room on the first floor. We got room 1408 which had an additional sitting area with a single pull out sofa, which was a g-​d send as my daughter was with us, so she didn’t have to spend the night at my brothers’ apartment. What a treat.
The room was very nicely decorated, not my style, but nicely done. The bathroom is small, but adequate. The kitchenette is really a large closet but has a fridge, stove and even a set of dishes for 4 people.
The TV in the sitting area didn’t work but we weren’t there long enough to use it. We even got free breakfast… The only thing that upset me was the price. Since I needed one room with a queen size bed the night before Thanksgiving I figured 3 weeks before that paying $ 315 (with tax) was what it was going to cost me.
But my niece who came in at the last minute on Wednesday found a fabulous last minute deal online at NYLO a block over for that size room for much less.
I could not wait til the last minute.
I’d consider this hotel again.

Amazing room, amazing staff, close to museums, double decker buses, friendly neighborhood environment, close to subway and amazing restaurant.
Some room has kitchen and hide a beds.

We had a great experience at this hotel, really nothing negative to say about it! I was shocked to see other reviews noting bad customer service, because every employee we encountered was extremely friendly. They were able to offer suggestions for places to eat, how to use the subway, etc, always greeted us when we came and left the hotel, and assisted us with any questions. They also let us store our luggage securely even after we checked out, so we were able to explore the city some more before we had to get to the airport, without lugging all of our stuff with us. This was a great perk, that I have not seen at other hotels.
These were probably the most comfortable hotel beds I have ever had (can only speak for our room, but both beds were amazing!) And the size of the room was much better than I expected. For the lower price, and from what I had heard about Manhattan, I assumed the room would be barely big enough for the 2 beds and our 2 suitcases. But there was plenty of room, pretty comparable to any standard hotel room. Our friend booked the suite and her room was really big!
The location is also great. It felt very safe (I was comfortable walking alone to/​from the hotel at night). There are lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance, Starbucks one block away, only 2 blocks from a park along the Hudson River, and only 4 blocks from a Subway station. And while the area was popular and busy, it was very quiet. There was loud construction being done right in front of the hotel (we groaned as soon as we first walked up to the hotel), but we never heard it AT ALL.
I would definitely recommend this hotel, and will mostly likely stay here again the next time I come to NYC! The only reason I would not stay here again is if I wanted to be in a completely different area of Manhattan.

Very nice view and a nice European style suite on the upper west side. Clean and friendly concierge desk. However there’s no room service and little in the way of amenities, especially for the price. It’s close to a lot of good places to eat and a quick walk from central park which is nice.

Unscrupulous business practices!
Have stayed at this hotel at least 6 times with my family. Great location, very large rooms, usually less expensive than the other all-​suites hotels in NYC. HOWEVER, I will NEVER return due to circumstances surrounding my last reservation. I called the hotel to cancel my reservation within their 3-​day cancellation period, and was told it was too late and I would be charged for one night! I spoke to a manager who was very rude and also refused to accept my cancellation. They charged me for one night. Had to put it in dispute with my credit to get the charge reversed. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THESE PEOPLE!

This hotel was ok after I got over my bed bug anxieties. Yes, I made the mistake of reading a bullcrappy article about how this hotel among others in NYC were infested. So of course the first night I was uneasy but soon that blaring voice in my head took a nap.
We had reserved a king bed room from the get go but they somehow found a way to mess it up by confirming us for two queens. Perhaps they were confused, yes my hubby and I are two queens but when it comes to sleepy time it’s king all the way (that sounded bad). Well when we arrived they «surprised» us with a free upgrade to a king suite on the second floor rather than the aforementioned. I looked at the bill later and they actually did give us a free upgrade, you have to check things like that *wink*
Anywho, the room was adequate albeit needed some decorative updating and it was partially clean. It had a kitchenette, living room and a master bedroom complete with a bathroom which was almost closet sized. The kitchenette had a mini-​fridge, sink, a few cabinets and tableware. Sure hubby had to re-​clean the tableware because lord knows how ‘well’ the housekeeping staff actually cleaned them. The kitchenette did serve it’s purpose to hold some room necessities like killer jugs of water (3 liters y’all) and some various pre-​packaged desserts from nearby Westside Market.
The living room served it’s purpose too. It almost became our command center for planning out our subway routes to and fro. With a proper office desk, couch, chair w/​ottoman, tv and dining table this would do fine.
The bedroom was fine and the bed itself was surprisingly comfy after a day of shopping and carousing. It too had a tv and was perfect for us to unwind although the picture quality on the tv needed some work. I think the worst part of the bedroom was the bathroom and it’s lack of room. Somehow they found a way to cram a toilet, sink and shower in that less than desirable space. As with anything we found a way to make due with the whole lot.
Would we stay here again? Probably not.
PS– If you want the maid to make up your room the way you want it or leave you some extras like coffee, cookies, etc just leave a note with your wishes and a 5 spot each day. It really works! :)

Das Hotel ist nett, sauber und «sein Geld wert».
Mein Appartement war ein wenig dunkel, war aber O.K., ich wollte sowieso die Nächte in NYC durchmachen :-)
Die Leute am Empfang waren DER Anlaufpunkt fuer Bar-​Tipps und sehr hilfreich im Hinblick auf Flugbestaetigungen.