Carlton Arms Hotel

A very quirky, unique old hotel. Located in a mall where a large university is. Lots of stairs to reception and rooms. The location is great as lots of bars and eateries close by. Not far from the underground so easy to get around. John at reception is a super lovely guy and very helpful. Great for a budget stay.

We arrive at the hotel, we open the front door and immediately we feel that a very special atmosphere is hidden here. A cuddly cat is lying in front of the first floor corridor, next to the reception area filled with all kinds of artistic oddities, he seems to be serenely surveying the place. A more than cool manager gives us the key to our room which is located on the second floor, we go there without waiting. The more I walk towards our room, the more I discover all kinds of paintings, each more intriguing than the other, and that's when I realize that this hotel can be visited unlike any other hotel I've ever been to. sleeping until now. This place which gives off a completely perched atmosphere cannot in any way suit anyone who is looking for great comfort or who is obsessed with the slightest dirt. In corridors worthy of squats, in those pharaonic ones, passing by common showers with door handles which hold by the operation of the Holy Spirit I already know that I will experience a unique and unforgettable moment between these four walls 😃

I stayed there with some friends for a few days and loved the concept and staff, but hated that it was so dirty. We thought about changing hotel but our budget did not allow for a last minute change. The curtains and carpets where terribly dusty and stained; there was mold and bugs in the bathroom and I won’t talk about the filthy shower curtain. My throat was itchy every time I was in the bedroom. Special mention for the huge gaps around the doors that allowed us to perfectly hear our neighbor on the toilet… It’s a shame because I had sympathy for this hotel. It’s weird in a good way, very well located and cheap. Unfortunately it’s falling into disrepair.

I booked a twin single occupant room with a shared bathroom and it went well! Definitely take the time to look through some of the pictures to see if you’ll be ok with the hotel. It came down to a good deal for me based on price, location, safety and availability. Shared bathroom was clean and the art was entertaining. They were flexible with my late arrival and have luggage storage.

We checked in and left less than two hours later to a new hotel after what we had seen. Don’t think it’s just a quirky artsy boutique hotel. The rooms are in really bad shape, they smell, doors don’t always lock well, bathrooms don’t look clean at all and are rusty in many places. The beds were all dirty and with stains, showing they had not been cleaned recently (some still had pieces of tissues in between layers). The staff was nice and try to accommodate with different rooms, but they all had major issues that made us think that losing the first night costs and paying a new hotel, last minute, in NY, was still a better choice

This hotel made my stay in New York magical. The atmosphere is unique and you meet interesting people. The manager is friendly, as is the hotel cat. It's nourishing for the soul 💙

I would give this a negative star if possible. Took about 15 minutes for us to switch to a different hotel. The people we talked to were sketchy and rude. The air was so thick and musty you could taste it, the rooms looked dirty and uncomfortable, and the art they pride themselves on had the effect of making it a claustrophobic experience. It is a poorly-taken care of historic building in desperate need of tlc. It was humid, unclean, and actively repelling. I suppose someone might like it for all those reasons but when the conditions are so bad, you might as well stay in a hostel and save yourself the money. Not worth a single second we wasted trying to convince ourselves it was a good idea. Hopefully someone comes along and takes care of this property before it collapses in on itself.

Very unique NYC hostel/hotel with shared bathroom/toilet in the hallway. We chose this hotel bc of the price and my location but fell in love with the art and cat. The pros include: price, location, charm. The cons: you can hear everything in the hallway from the sound of someone sighing to people turning in their beds next room. Overall, would definitely recommend to anyone interested in a bohemian experience n don't mind being slightly uncomfortable. Would not recommend for big family or those with young children.