Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieCompact rooms in a colorful modern property offering a hip rooftop bar & a 20th-floor gym.
218 West 50 Street, Manhattan 10019What to order: Crab cake with sauce, fries, and beerFrom Google Maps reviews.
This hotel is very nice and has a unique, artsy feel. The location is great, and the breakfast was pretty good! It was definitely one of the highlights of the stay. The biggest downside is the size of the rooms. They are pretty small, which is probably to be expected this close to Times Square. But, the bed was comfortable and spacious, even though the room itself felt cramped. The bathroom also offered very little privacy. It's practically see-through, and sounds from the restroom carry throug
I'm relieved to find that even after the buyout, CitizenM offers a consistent experience. (Though CitizenM's signature decor such as the rag doll and balloon dog were missing from my room, sorry to say.) The rooms are a weird blend of premium and minimalist - you get the bare essentials in good quality, no more and no less. Comfortable bed and linens, a sink with soap and lotion, a shower with shower gel and conditioner, a toilet, a (VERY small) fridge, a hair dryer, a tv and remote, a desk wit
Let’s start with the positive. The location doesn’t get any better and the rooms and lobby were modern and fresh. Be aware that the rooms are quite small. If we are two people sharing a room you’ll need to climb over each other to get into bed and it will be tricky to have two suitcases open on the floor. This should however be known if you look at the photos so I don’t hold this against the hotel. The thing that brings my review down to two stars is the check-in. The staff pulled up the wrong
From the Aug 11, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Flies were present in the space.
Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.
Food surfaces are too worn or badly built to be properly cleaned.