Jo Hawke
Google
The Travel Inn was a good home base for our 4-day New York family trip. My husband and I usually prefer to stay away from the touristy areas; however, on this first trip to the City with our two younger sons, ages 10 and 12, we wanted to stay closer to the attractions in Times Square. It was a few blocks from there, and a bit closer than that from the closest metro station. Not bad!
The hotel room was very outdated and not spotless, but it was neat and clean enough. All the employees we talked to, both in the hotel and parking garage, were very nice and helpful. Speaking of the garage, it is located just outside the hotel and is seriously THE BEST PARKING RATE IN THE CITY. We paid $20 a day for parking, when we usually pay $40 or more a day. Plus, we got to drive our car into the garage and store our luggage in there, as well, after checkout (instead of checking our bags at the front desk). We didn't use the pool (too much to do in the City!), but it looked very nice from our hotel room.
Negatives: the TV remote didn't work (we should have asked for batteries?) + we only had three towels for four people (and had to ask for another set) + it's very close to the bus station
Overall, the hotel is a very good deal for its location, parking, and atmosphere. I would stay here again...but unfortunately one of the desk clerks told us they were planning to close in December because a new high-rise was going to be built there. What a shame!