Recently enjoyed a three night stay in the Belvedere and both my wife and I agree that it was very good mid price option in a great location.
We arrived at 2pm and were told that our room would not be available until 4pm, a bit of an annoyance as we had planned to shower and change before going out for food, but not the end of the world. When we returned our room was ready and our first impression was that we had done well for the price paid. I had heard that there were ongoing refurbishments taking place and that the rooms on the higher floors were nicer so I spent the extra few $ on an executive room and was pleased with my choice. As mentioned by others the fridge and kitchenette area is very convenient and allows guests to bring in their own snacks and drinks at a much more reasonable price than the average hotel minibar. The bathroom was very nice and the decor and furnishings in general were more than what could usually be expected from a three star hotel.
In contrast to some previous postings we had no problems with street noise or air con and although the two elevators are inadequate for the number of guests, it only took up an extra minute or two of our time each day.
The hotel, facilities, and staff are all great, but the thing that really makes this hotel a top pick is the location. It's far enough away from Times Square to be less overrun with chain stores and tourists, but is still close enough to the bright lights and neon jungle that you get the feeling that you're in the thick of the action. Loads of attractions are within easy walking distance and there are several different underground lines that have stops in and around the area of the hotel.
You can get to any area of Manhattan and the surrounding areas in a short period of time form this hotel, but for breakfast we were happy to stay local and really enjoyed a couple of lovely breakfasts at Pigalle and the Olympic Diner. We also enjoyed drinks in several of the bars on restaurant row as well as dinner the Joshua Tree and really liked the atmosphere of the area
All things considered £110/night is normally a lot to pay for a 3 star hotel, however the hotel and it's location are worth much more than that and I would have no hesitation about staying here again
