I stayed for one night whilst on a business trip to New York. The hotel is located next to Ground Zero. My room was on the 30th Floor and I had views over the site - it was the first time I had been in NY since 9/11- it was a "reflective" experience to say the least. There's lots of construction happening at Ground Zero and there were notices in the room apologising to visitors for any noise and disruption. I can honestly say I didn't hear much noise. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the hotel had a vibrant and busy atmosphere. The room was well equipped, clean, and spacious. That combined with the location makes it perfect for business travellers.

Fantastic views & wonderful rooms, extremely clean, hugely comfortable bed, location ok but quite out of the way unless you have business downtown or you dont mind $ 15 cab rides each way to times square plus the $2-5 tip for the bell boy who insists on calling a cab. The big downside was total bill of $ 643 per night, all in, which includes no food, mini bar etc etc. and was not reflected as per the website. Stunned the hotel does business considering it is a long way from the madness of times square and is so expensive. A terrible shame because a very pleasant stay but will definitely choose elsewhere next time unless i win the lottery.

I go to one of the online sites where you bid on hotel rooms when I travel to NYC. I'm always *so* happy when my bids land me at the Millenium Hilton. I really can't believe it --I used to live in NY so feel odd staying in hotels there, and I consider myself more of a boutique hotel person than someone who frequents a big chain. But I'll say in all honesty the the bright, professional, competent and considerate Millenium staff treat you like it's a boutique hotel. Each time I've come in on the red eye from the west coast, the staff has suggested that I go freshen up in the spa and then store my luggage until my room is ready. That a.m. shower alone sets this place apart from others which (simply, reasonably) expect you to wait until check-in time. But I have also had splendid luck with my rooms at the Millenium --I'm always on a high floor, and the views over the Hudson or the Brooklyn Bridge are magic.

The hotel is also very close to nearly every subway line you would want to travel on, and it's walking distance to great restaurants and sweet parks. The WTC construction is ongoing, but noise has not been a problem when I've stayed at the hotel. Just in case, each room I've been in has carried a letter from the general manager explaining the construction plan. The letter comes with a set of earplugs (so far, I've used them on the plane and in other hotels!)

We stayed for 2 nights from June 28th to June 30th 2008. We booked a room on Hilton's website and chose not to pay the extra 30$ per night to have a hotel room on the 30th floor and up, yet when we checked in, we were given a room on the 54th floor facing Ground Xero. When we leaned out a bit, we could see the Statue of Liberty from our room. It was excellent!
We were not bothered by construction noise, even though they worked around the clock the two days we were there. The Subway was steps away from the entrance of the hotel, so it was very easy to get to all the tourist places on Manhattan. One block from the hotel there was a really nice restaurant that had the most delicious bagels. We would definitely stay at this hotel again, if we visit New York another time!