Newton

Went here mid June for 8 nights, i was Very Pleased with our room! Way more than I thought was possible for the price. It was remodeled and very spacious&modern looking. (Note: only a part of the hotel is remodeled yet) The fridge was super; the microwave worked well although we only used it once. No problems with the shower/hot water; we filled the bath multiple nights , the pressure and temperature were good. Tv was very nice, we spend quite a lot time inside the room and it was big enough for my daughter to practice dance moves and storage her costumes. The staff was Super Friendly, they showed interest in my daughter's ballet progress during her competition in the theater across the street. They would ask her how it went each day and were really happy and supportive. They really made us feel welcome and at home. I ordered some packages before and during my stay and they were very helpful and remembered my name after 1 day. Tea, coffee, bananas and 3 types of cookies/snacks were provided each day. The snack machine was working well. Enough choices to eat in this street/area (most do close before 11pm so 1night we ate the chips from the machine as a very late 'diner') the staff provided plenty of water bottles /extra shampoo/towels and the cleaning ladies were very nice; they were flexible in cleaning hours which was helpful since we were resting a lot in our room between rehearsals/dancing etc. The dust on our bedstands is the only 'negative' thing i can mention. The metro station in 96street is perfect! They have a 24/7 info boot. The hotel staff arranged a very luxury taxi for our ride back to the airport . A bit more $$ compare to the yellow cab we took from JFK but i didn't mind due of the friendly staff at the hotel and the very nice car; it was a great last ride. I would definitely rebook again!

Very pretty hotel, and my room was small but comfortable. My one complaint about the room was that there was a step between the bedroom and the bathroom, which was easy to trip on in the middle of the night. I was also uncertain why I prepaid, but was then charged another $22 when I got to the hotel and would have appreciated more communication surrounding this. Still, you can't beat the convenience of the location and I appreciate that I was able to book on very short notice!

To start with the good, and there is a lot good about The Hotel Newton. The location is fabulous for getting many places easily and quickly. The subway stop is less than a half block from the hotel entrance. You can make it to downtown in only a few stops. Central Park is an easy walk. Quite a few restaurants in the area. The hotel was a nice historic building with updated decor in the rooms. The room was clean and bathroom was small but clean and bright. The staff were all friendly. We arrived about an hour before check in but they got us a room. It was just being cleaned when we got there so we had to wait a couple of minutes but I could tell the cleaning was thorough and the housekeeper was friendly. The price was very reasonable. ||So, why the reduction of a star? The bed… the mattress was terrible and really needs to be replaced. The word that comes to mind is squishy. It has clearly outlived its utility. If you’re sharing it with someone else you will feel every movement and you sink down because there’s very little support. Would I stay here again? If I knew the mattresses had been replaced… yes… no question. If I was traveling by myself and didn’t have to share the bed… maybe. If it was the same mattress and I was traveling with my spouse, then probably not. Lots of variables… location, price, convenience, cleanliness… but the bed is the key element that’s missing.

We book months ahead. We were running in the New York Marathon in Nov 2022. We arrived at hotel and the staff told us they had our reservation, but ‘would not be able to accommodate us.’ They told us it was the third party app’s fault and we could not get our room at the price we booked for. The hotel gave no options accept to wait to 3pm and book for 2 1/2 times more than what we reserved the room for months prior. We stayed in a shared bathroom hotel just so we could pick up our running packets and run on marathon day. The hotel used the marathon to gouge prices and bump pre-booked people because they wanted more money. We were on a list of day-of people to reject. It was a horrible! Just know the type of hotel they are. NYC Better Business Bureau or city officials should address the treatment of this hotel and business practices.

My kids and I stayed here the week before Christmas. The hotel is perfectly located with regards to the subway, food, grocery stores and just about anything else you might need. The hotel itself is nice and clean. Our room was very clean upon arrival and throughout our stay. Microwave and mini-fridge in the room; coffee in the lobby was a little inconvenient, but not a deal breaker. Front desk staff was helpful. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit.

Definition first - the Superior Double Room is a small room with one double bed. Room was clean and made up daily. Although numerous small issues were encountered. Cabinet door fell off when I tried to access the safe inside. The chair was shaky. Room lighting is not cozy and better bedside table lamps could fix the issue. Shower curtain was too short and lots of water splashes into main bathroom floor. The through-window AC was situated in such a way that it was catching water dripping off the roof making it fun bedtime experience. On the plus side the room is very clean. Good bed and bathroom towels. Very conveniently located next to the Subway and citybike station. Walking distance to the central park.

Good hotel, comfortable and clean. Not super spacious, if that is a priority for you. But the location is excellent with good access both Uptown and Downtown and a good neighborhood around it. The hotel staff are friendly and accommodating. The location is very easy to access from the subway and takes only 10-15 minutes from Penn Station and Midtown. Most of the touristy destinations are downtown, but I found that neighborhoods further Uptown were more interesting. In sum, this is a good low- to mid-budget hotel with good access to the city.

This was our first stay at this hotel. Our room was one of the largest we’ve ever had, they gave us a two queen size bed room. The bed was very firm and uncomfortable. I mentioned it to the staff and that night when we came back, we had two new mattresses!! I was very impressed! The staff at the front desk and housekeeping were always friendly and accommodating. It is an older hotel, with some lingering smoke smell, but it was clean and in the perfect location for our visit with family. We will stay here again.

My son's and I stayed here on our first visit to New York. I had read the other reviews and was ashamed of the negative reviews of those who didn't realize the value of this Classic Hotel. Hotel Newton was built in 1913 and been cared for & kept up to date with recent remodeling. Being from Orlando where Motels are fake, new but built quick & cheap - not built for quality. Also the staff was excellent - it was so reassuring to be in a new city and feel they were there if you needed assistance. JDNoble

Perfect. Perfect for me and my wife. Clean, comfortable and conveniently located - right on Broadway 3 blocks from Central Park on the Upper West Side. It comes at a reasonable price. Extras include a microwave and fridge. There's also a TV. Do you visit NYC to watch TV? We never turned it on.

We went in to the city for my son's birthday and needed a room for the night but couldn't afford a big well known brand. That's how we found the little gem called Hotel Newton! A small non-descript hotel on the upper west side priced just right! The location was surrounded by conveniences; Manhattan diner next door, pizza parlors all around, cvs nearby. I was worried about past reviews saying bathrooms had to be shared so I called. Be at ease cause that is no longer the case! They have renovated (and are currently renovating again) so every room has its own bathroom. It is an old building, so rooms are smaller than big brands but it had everything we needed. Clean beds, a desk, tv, dresser, bathroom with shower and tub. Check-in was quick and polite; they also let us drop our bags since we were there before 3. They get a discount with the parking garage around the block; for our SUV it would've been $87 but the discount made it $57. The hotel was quiet, clean, nice elevator. When we go back to the city they will be first on my list to check for availability!

This Hotel seemed to be a great bargain online when booking through a vendor, however the attitude and way of talking to customer by front desk RUDY AND HASSAN was totally rude and inappropriate . We booked a room online at 3:30 am to check in that same day but when we got to the front desk we were told that we. " missed" our checkin because it was booked as if Tuesday. Totally crazy and Rudy was a nasty person and stayed that we because irate for no reason. Pretty sad customer service Rudy had a very Nash way about himself. Pass on this place. Better deal around corner Wyhdam

The location is great but it's far from a nice place. The "art" has water damage, the pillows are lumpy and hard to sleep on. A VERY basic room and I saw a bug not sure what kind... I think a BED BUG!!!

I can't believe I never reviewed this hotel. A year ago my mom brought a group of a dozen friends to visit New York City for a week, and they all stayed at this place. The rooms were clean and quiet, the service reliable and the managing staff helpful. The location may not seem central, but its close vicinity to the 1-2-3 subway trains makes it a desirable option, especially considering the lower price tag. If I have visitors in the future who need to stay at a hotel, I will surely recommend this place, again.

I stayed as a free hotel stay for a conference. The room itself was nicely furnished and a reasonable size. Appropriate appliances including a fridge and microwave. However, WiFi was not included in the cost of the hotel, which seemed a bit ridiculous. The hotel itself is very old as you can tell from the elevator. Additionally, they charge for lobby computer use and baggage stowage. All the staff I encountered, however, were wonderful!

The room was filthy. The prior occupant left behind dirty underwear and it was hanging in the closet! The desk clerk was rude and wouldn't contact the manager or move us to a different room. He would not check us out. We left. Very very disappointing

This was a great place to stay on the Upper West Side! I stayed three nights with my family in summer 2021 and we enjoyed everything from the classic ambiance of the property to the comfort of our room - not to mention the wonderful location, less than a block from the subway (and thus 15 minutes to Times Square), a short walk to Central Park, surrounded by shops and restaurants... The rate was extremely good as well, and staff were helpful.

The photos of the rooms are misleading on the website Our room was only a couple feet wider and longer than a double bed. The size of the room wasn't a big deal even for the crazy over priced rate. I found it funny . Not the fact our view was of a brick wall. Lighting in the room was poor , bed was rock hard and my husband said it was baby roaches and not a bed bug or tic . Either way don't want to bring those home either. I'm afraid of what I would find if I flipped the sheets on the mattress so I used all my strength not too.

Once again Hotel Newton does not disappoint me, since 2016 I have stayed at this hotel 3 times. Yes it is an old building just like most building in NYC. Their staff is very friendly, specially Juan. If you flighting in or out from La Guardia airport is very close you can get an Uber between $35 to $60 depending if you are pooling or using private or you can get the M60 bus and transfer to the subway which is less than a block away from the Hotel. Location is good and you Manhattan dinner next to the hotel (they have good breakfast) and also 94 Corner cafe one block away which food is really good (sandwiches, pizza, coffee, desserts) and they are open late.

I stayed here once with friends on a weekend trip to NYC a few years ago, the room had a private bath. I'm actually doing a hotel search and was happy to see this one came up in my search for a solid, clean, affordable hotel. I recall it being very clean and had everything you needed. Very polite customer service considering we were a large group. More residential, less touristy since its on the upper west side, so train rides and taxis are a must - as anywhere in the city. Plenty of local, neighborhood restaurants to chose from. Super close to the train. I think I may give them a try on my next trip up to NYC in a few months and will update my review with more details. Anyway, I have stayed here and recommend it if you want something affordable.

I liked this hotel. In true NY fashion, it wasn't very cheap - But it was nice for what it was and what I paid (compared to other area hotels). It's centrally located - Quite a few good restaurants to try in the area. Loved that public transport was right there. The Subway is literally across the street. Also right around the corner from Central Park. I walked all the way through Central Park to get to most of the museums and it was a nice 30 minute walk. Central Park is gorgeous. Tip: Fly into Newark or LaGuardia if you want to stay at this hotel - JFK is ridiculously far away from this hotel. Not sure if there was on-site parking but there was an upcharge for internet usage if you wanted. I didn't want to pay the extra charge so I was thinking I could use my phone if I needed to... but I actually ended up using the Days Inn wifi and it was free. It wasn't password protected either, so score for me!

Flew all the way to NY and today it is my birthday and had hoped for a nice day instead had to deal with the fact that room has no bathroom and it charges for wifi. So got screwed out of more money to get a room with bathroom leaving us dry from my budget of our 4 day stay in NY. So my birthday got completly ruined as I was heartbroken by the way I got treated. Humans really do not give a damn and clearly good deeds do not actually happen. This sort of stuff should not happen..... wifi should be readily available and all rooms should have bathroom.... we no longer live in the dark ages. The shared bathroom has no heating so it is cold too in there :( The hotel in itself is nice and quaint. It is situated in a good location with easy transportiin at hand.

Better than expected--clean, comfortable, and quiet. It is not fancy and does not pretend to be, but was a perfectly great place to stay if you need to be in the Upper West Side. Nice character. Will stay again.

Nestled in-between a Duane Reade and the Manhattan diner on Broadway, this hotel is a small 'boutique' place with no frills. Good location for us visiting family in the area, but it cannot be compared to a 3star Marriot and is close in price, give or take some $. Absolutely no frills: the rooms are dated but clean, the beds are hard - no pillow tops here, the bathrooms are clean with basic amenities, carpet is really dated! We could not find a single socket to plug in our phones and ultimately had to pull the single bedside table forward & unplug the lamp and the alarm clock in order to charge our phones. Someone did not think about making this convenient for guests. The shampoo & conditioner bottles look like they've been refilled - yuck! And the lotion bottle is used and half empty-definitely not acceptable.We will be complaining to the management about this. The a/c is a small noisy window unit- definitely not enough to cool our room. This is our first night here so am hoping our stay is more comfortable as the weekend goes. 3 stars is stretching it for for this place. On a positive note, those who like the old fashioned appearance with a special charm will find this a gem.

Update: we found bed bugs in our belongings after staying at this hotel. I had to throw out my expensive suitcase and all of my belongings to avoid bringing them into my house. I have big bites on my body. This is so awful, I'm sick and there's not even a bathroom in the hotel room, I have to share with a floor of strangers . there were cock roaches in the room and when I called the front desk they gave me a hard time about it and sent up a man in ripped jeans and a T-shirt who demanded he come in and inspect my room. My bf was not there and I had to carry all of our belongings down 4 flights because the elevator was broken. I guess we should have taken the hint from the rooms next to us marked with "contained room" . The front desk stAff was rude and considered that they did me a favor by "upgrading" my room to one with a bathroom in it and no bugs. This is the worst hotel experience. I can't believe there are good reviews on here. Additional update : checked out and got a new hotel, found bugs on my body and in my hair from the hotel Newton. They are bed bugs. We called Expedia and they said the manager refuses to do anything because we didn't report the bed bugs to him during our 1 night stay.

When I got to my hotel room, I noticed it was dark and small, which I could live with, but then I noticed there was no bathroom in the room. I had to share a bathroom down the hall with the person in the next room. I don't like hostels and haven't shared a bathroom with strangers since I was in college. I paid for the night and ended up staying with a friend for the night. The hotel desk said all rooms with bathrooms in the room were sold out. They should make this super explicit on their website. Super disappointed.

Honestly I feel confident in giving it a solid four stars for my situation. So I'm staying in this hotel for 7 nights, which means we qualified for the 25% discount. We planned far in advance for our trip, which allowed us to get a two queen bed room with a bathroom. While the place is obviously smaller its still decent for a NYC hotel. If you do your research you'll be able to find a hotel that fits your budget much better, I think sometimes people don't plan ahead and get upset with the prices they pay. Front desk is okay, when we arrived they left me unimpressed, but no biggie. They just weren't as friendly as if I was walking into the Disneyland hotel, regardless they did their job efficiently and asked us if we needed any brochures or had questions. The elevator is super old school, but it's cool! Initially you feel a bit unsafe with how old it is, but it's not slow. Just less modern than what you're probably used to. There's a bit of a lag when the elevator is closing. Room size is big enough. I know some people have small rooms, but with two beds we have a decent sized room with a fridge, microwave, big drawer and table with mirror. I'd call that big enough. The closet is a bit tight. Some of you may get frustrated because the closets hit the bed... But I'm aware the room size is going to be small and therefore wasn't surprised. It adds a bit of character... The bath is surprisingly good! Our bathroom is a step higher so be careful if you have kids or aren't paying attention. You may not realize there's a step and will trip. The tub is a good size, but I'd say the water probably isn't as hot as it could get. I had the water on maximum heat and felt comfortable, but not like it was scalding. What makes this hotel really convenient is that the location is nice. The noise pollution isn't too bad and it's not a bad part of town so you can walk around comfortably. Also having the metro station so close makes getting around really easy. You can see the station from the front door! Overall I'm really happy with what we paid for. We have convenience, a Duane Reade right on our corner, a McDonald's for late night munchies, and a subway station all within a block.

Staff was very pleasant. We had ordered a roll-away bed for use in our Superior Queen room. Turned out that they had a large group from England that took them all. They upgraded us to a Queen Suite at no extra charge. As far as finances, we booked direct through the hotel. We were quoted $189/night. Upon arriving we found it to be $189 for the first night and $225 for the second night. The desk personnel wouldn't budge on that, but the did let us check into our room at 9:15 AM, so we decided not to argue further at that time. Beds were "ok" at best. Our room was clean. Location was great for our needs. Metropolitan Diner next door is dangerous for those on diets.

This Hotel was cute, cozy, charming, very clean, and had a great location next to good food establishments, bars, and specifically the 96th St. Subway Station. We are happy that we stayed here for our trip. We do not understand some of the negative reviews we read about The Hotel Newton, because our experience was very pleasant. This was our first time in a "shared bathroom" type hotel, and it was seriously a non-issue. It is a place to stay when exploring NYC... We would definitely stay here again, and do recommend it.

Hotel is close to Central Park. About 30 minutes walking distance from the Met and 20 minutes from the Natural History museum. Lots of restaurants open late and stores. Really helpful staff. The elevator didn't work one of the days I stayed here.

Horrible experience, I wouldn't wish this place on my worst enemies. Absolute trash and the place was a mess. The manager on duty didn't care about anything and was texting the entire time.

The staff was super polite and nice! The daytime doorman was awesome! The room had no natural light and it faced a brick wall. That was a drag. Yet, overall a decent place.

This hotel has a great location, steps away from the subway.It is old,rundown, and rustic. When I stayed there the radiator was leaking and really loud, the blankets were crusty but I still enjoyed my stay because of the location and the low price.

3 stars not because it's bad but because it's not a luxury or near luxury hotel. I would give a more expensive, more luxurious hotel 4 or 5, but I was looking for affordable. For NYC in a good area this hotel is reasonable. We stayed there the end of Feb. 2008 so I don't know the air conditioning situation. Our room was "well" heated, however. We keep our home cool so the room was too warm. I finally turned off the valve on the radiator and the room was better the last night. No heat thermostat. We had no air conditioner. Don't know if it was removed for the winter or what. We had a control but no unit. This was the least expensive, fair quality hotel I could find. It turned out to be in a good part of the upper West Side and about a block from a subway stop. Although not ritzy, our room was furnished very nicely and it was very clean. Room was small but not too small like some of the horror stories I've heard about NYC hotels. Had a small fridge, a microwave, and HD flat panel TV (no movie channels). Bathroom was small but very nice, updated with new fixtures and tile, and absolutely spotless. Second room for my daughter's family had two beds (2 kids and 2 adults) and that made their room too tight. We had a single queen bed. Didn't use it but I think Internet in room is $5 from noon to noon. Two Internet computers in lobby were frequently in use - they take a credit card for per minute charges. No gym or restaurant or other special facilities. Customer service on the phone and at the desk were polite and helpful. They seem to do a lot of international business. Hotel was full of Germans the days we were there. Key West cafe next door was wonderful for breakfast. Loved a Tapas and wine bar that was about 2 blocks away. Nice wine store almost across the street (Gotham). Our stay was fine. Would go back but only to a room with one bed.

I booked through the hotel website directly. The value was one of the best that I could find for the location. The room was small but it served it's purpose in providing a CLEAN place to sleep and freshen up. (room with private bathroom) I am not saying this is a 4 star hotel but you get the best value for your money. If I planned to come to NY just to stay in a hotel all day then I would have invested more $ in another. Although check-in was at 3 pm, we had a room at 12 pm upon arrival. TV, air-conditioning and a refrigerator was also provided. If the microwave is unplugged, do not plug it in and use it. (or it will blow out the fuse). The hotel staff was able to quickly restored power to our room. Convenient location: right next to Duane Reed convenience store, subway station and many bakeries. There is only 1 small elevator (but I don't expect much since most of the NY buildings are old) Service was quick, efficient and helpful.

Consider this more of a 2 and a half star rating (I'll give them a little bit more since we had a bathroom and it was more affordable than other NY accomodations). My hubby and I went to NY around January 2008 for vacation. We actually got a good rate on the hotel when I went online. But this also got me nervous since I've never been to NY, and I've never seen this place. It was close to everything, even to a subway station, and is located on the Upper West Side. They had a good breakfast place next to it, and a good Thai restaurant nearby. As soon as we entered the hotel, it had that hostel vibe and was an old building (but we ignored it since most buildings in the city are old anyway). The lobby seemed nice from a distance, but when you look closely, the furniture is mis-matched and dirty! The staff was courteous to my hubby so that was a plus. We rode the elevator and it was those really old-school lifts! Scary if you ask me, then again, I enjoy those in old SF buildings too. I just don't want to get stuck. So far that didn't happen. Whew! We went to our room and as soon as we opened the door, it stunk! Smelled like pee and it was very, very small. I've seen hotel/motel rooms with bigger sizes for the same price. And this hotel is not even on Times Square! I kept telling my husband to upgrade or request for another room, but he just sprayed the room all the time and it was bearable, hahaha! We had a fridge, microwave, dresser, an lcd tv, a small closet, and a bathroom, so it wasn't too bad. Am not sure about air conditioning since it was cold in NY when we were there, sometimes snowing. I was also able to use the internet via wifi, but you have to pay $5 a day for it. We were there a week, but I only used the internet for 3 days. One time, the connection was so bad that I got a refund of the $5 bucks. On other days, it was pretty good. Overall, it was a good bargain but you definitely get what you pay for. Maybe I'll spend a couple more bucks for better accomodations next time I'm in town. But if I'm in a hostel budget, I'll probably go back here.

This hotel is cozy, from the almost-discreet main entrance between 94 & 95 streets to the very snug single rooms. But traveling solo and doing little else in my hotel room besides sleeping and changing clothes, it was perfect! The staff are helpful and courteous, and I especially appreciated their closet off the lobby for luggage storage, in case you've got a later flight. In terms of location, it's great. On the relatively quiet Upper West Side, the Newton is close to several interesting eateries, bodegas and coffeehouses. And to get anywhere else in the City, there's a 1/2/3 train stop just footsteps away, at 96 street. To top it all off, the price is fairly modest by NYC standards. I definitely recommend this hotel. Just keep an eye out for the brown awning; be sure you don't pass by on Broadway and miss it!

We recently stayed in NYC for a couple of days and we had the good fortune of booking the Hotel Newton as the place to stay. If your primary concern is a reasonably priced, clean, safe, and spacious place to stay while in NYC then this is the place for you! The room was MUCH bigger than other places I've stayed at in Manhattan. The area was safe, and no worried about getting our room rifled or anything like that. The staff was courteous and attentive. However, if in addition to all the stuff mentioned above you want all the frills of a $300 a night hotel then perhaps this isn't the place for you. Here's the list of stuff I loved: The room was HUGE! We were literally 100 yards from the 96th street subway station. We were literally 100 feet from a diner, and less than 100 feet from a drugstore, so we were basically covered. The room and facility was clean and has obviously been refurbished recently. The staff was great. Zero static about doing a late check-out. Now the stuff that wasn't so great. The elevator was tiny and slow. Water took quite awhile to heat up in the AM (instant it wasn't). Shortage of electrical outlets in the room. There didn't seem to be any thermostat in the room. The bottom line for us was that a hotel room should be a sanctuary from the city outside, and this place definitely fit the bill. The next time we're in town we'll be checking for openings at the Hotel Newton.

Stayed here last November at the recommendation of a friend. We were there for an extended weekend and had a superior queen room. It came with a refrigerator/microwave as well as private bathroom. The room was small but clean and provided what we needed while we were in town. It did take us an extra minute to figure out where the thermostat was. The staff members were friendly and the location is convenient to the subway (across the street!) but we also found it pretty convenient to request lyft/uber, too, from the location. It was more reasonably priced compared with surrounding hotels during that particular weekend. Would consider staying again.

Be aware that a "Standard Room" is a tiny room with a full size bed. I booked a room FOR TWO six weeks in advance from a major hotel booking website and when I arrived in NY, was issued a cubicle with a full sized (double) bed. When I asked if I could upgrade, I was informed that the hotel was completely booked. My son had to stay with a friend in Brooklyn as there was no way we could both sleep comfortably there. When I contacted the manager on my return, I was informed that I was given the correct room and that I should have upgraded to a Deluxe room or contacted the hotel directly beforehand to ensure that what I wanted was available. He also suggested I contact the hotel booking website I used so they could explain to me how they operate (Huh?) To be fair, the front desk staff was friendly and courteous and the hotel was very clean. Some rooms have shared baths. You have to pay $1 for every five minutes of internet use. The hotel does not have a restaurant and there is no breakfast offered. I would not pay this kind of money for this type of accomodation or service again. I have stayed in many other hotels in NYC that offer more for less. Look around or ask questions before booking with this hotel

It's fine, but how do these other reviews not have SHARED BATHROOMS in the first line?!? That's a pretty big deal if that's something that bothers you. Hotel is serviceable, clean, affordable. The staff is very nice. But you're SHARING BATHROOMS!

I had booked a room via their website, and called and confirmed with them on the day of my arrival- when I arrived in the middle of the night they told me they didn't have any rooms available. I proceeded to wait in the lounge, and after 5 minutes, the receptionist asked me to leave because they had a "special event in a hall".

great value for the price and we got upgraded!!! fun weekend stay close to the subway

I was born and raised in NYC but now live elsewhere. Whenever I come to NYC I stay at the Newton...it's not just the best deal for the money (by far) but it is located in the heart of the Upper West Side - close to the best deli (Zabars), the best pizza (La Famiglia), the best subway line (IRT - 1,2,3), the best bars (Maison Pickles & The Dive Bar), and just a couple of blocks from Central Park (or Riverside Park if you want to get close to the Hudson River). I love this place!

I was a little hesitant because if the some of the reviews I read but need somewhere to stay uptown on the westside. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised (and I am picky). Checking in was easy, the elevator is small but it's an old building. When I got to the room there was none of that old carpet smell you get in many hotels. I had booked a 2 queen bed room. The size of the room was average hotel size. The linen clean and crisp (something that is a necessity). The bathroom had a shower floor so no tub which I'm ok with and it was clean. Plenty of towel were provided. The only think that bothered me was that the room I was in was near the elevator and the swinging doors so I heard everyone going in and out. They don't have parking but they have special rates with a garage. There is a shuttle to take you to the airport but it makes rounds to other hotels in the area, so I used Uber to get me to the airport. The shuttle doesn't pick you up so you would need to arrange transport. No real food is offered but there is a nice Diner next door that is open early and closes at 1am. I would revisit Hotel Newton when staying in the city.

Upon arriving for check in, they shared information that should have been known before booking that you dont get your own bathroom, you have to share with other hotel guest. Nothing worst then having to get fully dress just to go to the restroom. Also they charge you $20 additional when you get there for 2 bottles of warm water some cookies that been seating in the lobby that you will pass up on anyway .

This is horrible! Find someplace else. No bathroom in room. More like dorm room! Way overpriced!

Back in 2013, this was one of the most cost effective stays in Manhattan I found, and it is in a fantastic location near Columbia University in the Upper West Side. A subway stop is right across the street where you can take the one that connects the north and south side of Manhattan. There are a lot of nice restaurants, bars and local hangout spots in the neighborhood.

I needed a reasonably priced hotel near Columbia University on the Upper West Side. This was the perfect solution. My wife will never see this hotel. It's not classy, it's not romantic. It's not close to Broadway theatres. It's just functional. But for a couple nights attending a conference, it was all I needed. Small but clean room, adequate towels and linens, decent TV, friendly service at the front desk. Busy location on Broadway, with good retail alternatives nearby. I had no security concerns. The location across the street from a major subway station was a great add-on. I will be back.

Hotel room gets a pass. Good price for the location. Staffs however- looked miserable and treated people miserably. Is it difficult to put on a little smile and pretend you care a bit?

I booked this hotel on Travelocity a couple weeks ago and was so excited to visit new york for the first time. Thankfully I took the travel insurance. On the morning I was suppose to fly out Hurricane Irma hit south florida preventing me from going on my vacation. I called to cancel trip as soon as I realized the airport would be closing. I got a full refund from Delta for obvious reasons BUT this hotel would not refund my money. I will now be going to the city in December and I definitely will never stay with you.

The price is not bad for the money. I paid $150 CAD per night for a Superior room by going through Hotels.com. I think it came with a Queen Sized bed. We got a rollout which costs $25 USD a night. The room was a good size and came with a TV and cable. The bathroom seemed clean and comfortable. The unfortunate thing that happened was that the electricity went off and on for a bit and then the AC went out just before midnight. A quick call to housekeeping. They took a while to solve the problem by using an extension cord but we were super tired after a long day in the city. Hopefully they get their wiring sorted. Also, beware. There was a stain on my duvet so make sure to inspect your bedding before you climb in. Also the wifi is not free at all even in the lobby (which they advertise to be free) but wifi is easy to find in New York.

Good location right by the 96th st subway station. Relatively cheap rates for NYC (I paid $170, which was pretty reasonable) Bed was adequate. Issues with the place: only 1 elevator, which can get bogged down. Shared bathroom. I highly suggest you shower and get your business done at night before the morning rush. There's a coin locker for luggage storage, but it's just a lock once system for $5 The AC wasn't working super great when I was there Overall, for a budget hotel in NYC, this got the job done. It's easy to hop on the subway and get to most places quickly.

The hotel room was clean although it was incredibly small. The bathroom was the size of a postage stamp which made getting ready in there nearly impossible. Dario (the doorman) was the best. Never missed a beat. Very helpful. The girl at the front desk (Louisa?) did not appear to enjoy her job but luckily I did not have to deal with her for long. The location is pretty convenient to Central Park, the Met and the Museum of Natural History. Overall, a pretty solid hotel.

The hotel is in a great location. Quiet neighborhood, great diner next door. Close to the subway, walking distance to decent restaurants, banks, etc. This is where the good stuff stops. The elevator is super scary. It made wierd noises everytime we used it. The staff is somewhat helpful, but a little creepy. Weird looks and awkward stares. The worst part was the size of our room. When we walked into the room, I opened up the door, and I literally a couldn't walk one step without bumping into the bed. I remember my wife telling me to get in, and i had to tell her, "I can't even move, because the bed's in the way. The room is not small, it's tiny. I had to rearrange the room so that we could have enough space for our luggage. The bathroom was also just as small. We didn't have nearly enough space to put all our toiletries. I would not recommend Hotel Newton to anyone. For the price we paid, we should have just subleted an apartment for a week.

This hotel was fantastic. We only stayed one night. It's really close to a metro stop. Beds were super comfortable. Room was a good temperature. Check in lady was efficient and professional and let us get into the room an hour early and also upgraded to the largest room on the sixth floor. The walls are on the thin side as far as hearing conversations in other rooms but it did not disturb my sleep. Bathroom was nicely sized. Water pressure was strong and hot although it did take a few minutes to warm up to hot enough. Other reviews have noted that the elevator is small and slow but it's an old building. Geez, be grateful it's not a walk up. :-) I had no complaints whatsoever. You can also print boarding passes in the lobby area for free. I'll definitely be back.

$120 a night, before July 4th. This isn't peak season or anything but still a good deal. I got the upgraded Queen room, with private bath. No bugs (i checked matress thoroughly), had an ac unit, and size room was fine at 194 sq. Feet. Came with a nice tv, and located right next to 123 subway for easy access to times square or anywhere else in Manhattan.

This is becoming my go-to hotel when I travel to NYC. It is a very good value for your money. The location is convenient and the neighborhood offers many conveniences. I have stayed here twice in the last year and have another upcoming visit next month. The rooms, and more importantly the bathrooms, are very clean. While the bedspread fabric/design may be somewhat outdated, I'm not really too concerned about that. Only cons are that during my June visit the window air conditioner, "just barely" kept the humidity out of the room. And the internet charge of $5/day is a nuisance, but not enough to keep me from coming back.