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4.4 out of 5

"The Roger Smith Hotel is a wonderful, old world hotel. I worked in the area for many years and enjoyed the bar and the vibe of the property many times ... " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 08 Nov 2021

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Hotel Description

Boutique hotel near Grand Central Terminal

City center stay

Within a 10-minute walk of this Manhattan hotel, you'll find Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center. Broadway and Times Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Business services

This hotel features 2 bars/lounges and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. A terrace, a library, and a computer station are also on offer.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Classic Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Roger Smith Hotel ratings based on 19 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Roger Smith Hotel

Everyone (13) Family (6)
4 out of 5
The Roger Smith Hotel is a wonderful, old world hotel. I worked in the area for many years and enjoyed the bar and the vibe of the property many times in those years. So, when visiting this time, I decided to stay. The character remains intact. The rooms are clean and eclectic. The check-in experience was wonderful as was easy check-out. And the number and variety of places to eat in the area remains strong...although I wish I had tried room service as the menu looked great and memories of great food I had there before is still fresh. There has been a lot of change going on in the area during the pandemic. It's nice to see the Roger Smith has weathered the challenging times and is doing some renovations. But I'd like to see more done. My one issue was that I went out at 11 PM on Friday night to get a late night bite to eat. But the main doors were locked and a sign on a door as you to call to be let in. No one was visible at the front desk. I had to debate whether to let in a family who were seated at the door waiting to be let in. I don't think ANY hotel in NYC, especially one in midtown on a busy Friday night (this was NYC Marathon weekend) should have the front desk unattended and the doors locked for ANY reason. Thankfully, this was my main disappointment.

Posted by , from Sedona on 8 Nov. 2021

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1 out of 5

Posted by on 7 Nov. 2021

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 24 Aug. 2021

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5 out of 5
The staff at the Roger SmithHotel was very courteous, helpful, and accommodating. The beds were so comfortable. I normally am not a good sleeper, but I had 2 great restful nights thanks to the comfortable bed.

Posted by on 19 Jul. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

8 Sep. 2021 by Pere Frigola

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. I am glad you had a nice stay and we can't wait to have you back. Best, Pere Sanchez Frigola General Manager

5 out of 5
5 Stars Across The Board! Great place, clean, professional and hospitable.

Posted by on 11 Mar. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

18 Mar. 2021 by Toni

Thank you! We are so delighted you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back soon!

5 out of 5
Comfortable. Good location. Helpful staff. That’s all folks!!

Posted by on 21 Jan. 2020

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4 out of 5
Great location, staff was friendly. the place has some age to it, but was clean and convenient.

Posted by on 18 Sep. 2019

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 26 Jun. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

27 Jun. 2019 by The Roger Smith Hotel

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your most recent stay at the Roger Smith.

5 out of 5
Very good location, blocks away from Grand Central. Had what appeared to be a nice roof top bar. It was full our first night and all the other nights we didn’t return to the hotel before they closed.

Posted by on 16 Jun. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

17 Jun. 2019 by Guest Services Department

Thank you so much for providing your feedback. I am glad you found our location convenient. We invite you to return to try our rooftop bar!

4 out of 5
Charming Older style hotel. Clean room, comfortable bed and pull out bed for third adult. Only issue was the extreme dry heat in the room.

Posted by on 17 Feb. 2019

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About the The Roger Smith Hotel

Location 501 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017

Property Features

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A fitness center, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Roger Smith Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Parking is available for a fee. This Art Deco New York hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 131 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1930
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge) , Offsite parking discounted rates available

Transport

  • Train station: Grand Central - 42 St. Station (0.5 km / 0.3 mi)
  • Metro station: 51 St. Station (0.3 km / 0.2 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Roger Smith Hotel offers 131 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and first-run movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • In-room dining
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • First-run movies
  • DVD player
  • Espresso maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • Children stay free
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Children stay free 15
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 52.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • Children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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