My husband and I just returned from a 4 night stay at The Salisbury. It was our first trip to NYC and I had found this little gem on this site. We had read the reviews and figured for the price and location, we would give it a chance. I am so glad we did. The staff was very friendly, the room was huge with a kithenette and king sized bed. We were minutes from Central Park and Times Square. We didn't use the subway much, instead opted to walk (alot) and also bought a 3 day tour bus pass, the hop on hop off type. So woth the money and it stopped minutes from the hotel door. I would definately stay here again and will recommend it to anyone I know!

My sister and I planned a trip to the city and stayed at the Salisbury based on other people's recommendations . We were not disappointed ! We got in early on a Sunday morning and while our room wasn't yet ready , they stored our luggage and we spend the morning sight seeing . Upon our return the room was ready and we were pleasantly surprized at the size of the room. It had a kitchen area , flat screen TV and 2 closets - one being a walk in . We had no issues waiting for the elevators and being on the 11th floor we didn't hear any street noise .
Location was perfect - subway right around the corner for the longer trips down to ChinaTown and the ferry but other than that we walked everywhere . The breakfast was cheap and filling and rather than spend money eating out all the time , we went to the local grocery store and stocked up .
You must though go to Junior's Cheesecake in Times Square and have a slice or two or three !!!!! Shopping was so close - we spend way too much but it was a trip of a lifetime for us . A shop we really liked was Eve Bari - we bought unique jewelry there and they had nice purses as well . Then there are the usually spots such as Tiffany , Macy's , Pearl River Mart and all the street vendors . How can you go wrong !
For a change of pace & regrouping we went to Central Park and enjoyed the Zoo and just to be able to see all the performers there. It was refreshing !! The Met , too was a peacful place and the roof top garden had the best view in the city we had seen !!!
All in all - the Salisbury gave us a great location and great value ! I would go there again and again ! My husband & I have been there two times before and stayed at other hotels for more money that were like closets ! Stay at the Salisbury - you wont be disappointed !

OK so the Salisbury could do with a little face lift but nothing major. The staff are helpful and friendly, the rooms are large (which is unusual for New York at these prices) and comfortable but above all else the hotel is in a fantastic location. Just far enough out to be relatively quiet at night but close enough in to be just a few minutes from Times Square to the south, 5th avenue to the east and Central Park to the North.
We walked everywhere and found the hotel was within easy walking distance of everything we needed. Those places that were a little further out, such as Battery Park and the Statue of Liberty or China Town, we just used the subway which is located at either end of 57th, just yards from the hotel.
The breakfast was a bargain at all you can eat for $4 a head, although it was mainly bagels, donuts, Danish pastries etc.. there was cereal and fruit salad available too.
The room was extremely comfortable and air conditioned which was a real blessing - yes it can do with redecorating, especially the bathroom, but comfort is the main thing, right? And what do you use your room for other than sleeping? There's so much to see and do in New York we spent little time in our room, so for what we wanted it for, it was perfect. It had a microwave and a fridge and a large walk-in closet.
Negatives - the elevators can get a little busy especially on a Sunday when the local Baptist Church use the 5th floor of the hotel for their meetings and they all seem to want the elevators, but we found that leaving early and arriving back late (6 o'clock time) meant the elevators were always free.
Breakfast is served between 7 and 11, but if you arrive between 8 and 10, you have to queue. So get there early or late. Having said that, the lines move pretty quickly and if you don't want to wait then there's a cafe just a few doors away that serves pancakes and bagels for around the same sort of price (although it's not all you can eat)
All in all this hotel is a real find. A great bargain in a truly fantastic location. Would definately use again.

If we go back to New york, we're going back to the Salisbury hotel! You don't get a better hotel for this price! The location is wort a lot. Metro station around the corner, 5 min. walk to Broadway, 5 min. walk to 5th avenue, just 2 streets under central park... what do you want more!?!?!?

Rooms are not modern, but very big and clean! reception very friendly. We did not use the breakfast in this hotel, because you get foor on every corner in NY.