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The Grand NYC Apartments

The Grand NYC Apartments offers air-conditioned, pet-friendly rooms with kitchens in Midtown Manhattan. Near Empire State Building and Times Square.

38 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001, United States View on map
5.2/10
Average Based on 334 recent guest reviews
Paid Wi-Fi Air-conditioned Pet-friendly Kid-friendly Kitchen in all rooms
What recent guests emphasize

Mixed experiences but top location praised

Visitors appreciate the unbeatable Midtown Manhattan location and affordable pricing. Reviews reveal a mix of satisfaction with cleanliness and staff friendliness contrasted by basic facilities and shared bathrooms.

Guests often praise

  • Prime location near Penn Station, Times Square, and major attractions.
  • Affordable rates for Manhattan, especially suitable for budget travelers.
  • Clean and comfortable rooms, some noting recent renovations in common bathrooms.
  • Helpful and friendly staff accommodating requests like late check-out.
  • Easy check-in and check-out processes reported by multiple guests.

Worth knowing

  • Accommodation operates more like a hostel with shared bathrooms on some floors.
  • Security deposits are required and typically refunded after room inspection, sometimes with a short wait.
  • Basic amenities only; no breakfast, parking, pool, restaurant, or fitness center on-site.
  • Elevators may be unreliable at times, affecting accessibility.
  • Neighborhood can be noisy and busy, fitting the buzzy Midtown atmosphere.

Best for

  • Budget-conscious visitors who prioritize location over luxury.
  • Travelers comfortable with shared bathroom facilities.
  • Guests seeking close proximity to Manhattan’s key attractions and transit hubs.
  • Pet owners and families looking for kid-friendly options with kitchen access in rooms.
  • Short stays or those needing a practical base in a lively urban setting.
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About this property

Welcome to The Grand NYC Apartments

Located at 38 W 31st St in a vibrant area of Manhattan, The Grand NYC Apartments offer straightforward accommodations designed primarily for budget-conscious visitors. The property features air-conditioned rooms equipped with kitchens, making it suitable for guests who prefer self-catering. While there is no on-site breakfast, parking, restaurant, or fitness center, the hotel is pet-friendly and accommodates families with children.

The building presents a mix of private rooms with shared bathroom facilities, which some guests have found clean and well-maintained, although this setup may not suit those expecting full hotel services. Guest reviews highlight the property's convenient location near Penn Station, Times Square, and key attractions, with easy access to the Empire State Building and numerous dining and shopping options.

The neighborhood buzzes with activity and offers views of iconic Manhattan landmarks. Public transportation is readily accessible, and major airports like John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia are within a reasonable commute. While some feedback points to small room sizes and occasional maintenance issues such as elevator availability, others appreciate the affordable rates and friendly, helpful staff.

Overall, The Grand NYC Apartments is a practical choice for travelers prioritizing location and budget over luxury. It suits those who are comfortable with basic amenities and shared facilities and are looking to stay close to Manhattan's main attractions without a premium price tag.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Paid Wi-Fi
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Kitchen in all rooms

Not available at this property

Breakfast
Parking
Accessible
Pool
Business center
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Smoke-free
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

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WILLIAM QUINN (Will) Apr 14, 2026
8.0

Not as bad as people made it sound. It was close to Penn station and Times Square and the room for on night for 2 people was only $100 + a $40 deposit that you get back. If you aren't high maintenance then this place is ok.

M
Marco Mar 31, 2026
8.0

I’m surprised by all these negative comments. We had a nice, spacious and clean room. The shared toilets were also ok. Great location and good price. Definitely recommend!

TT
taylor troutman Mar 20, 2026
10

I was expecting this hotel to be awful by all the reviews I was reading... I was so pleased with our stay. We were on the 8th floor and had a very comfy and clean room. The shared common bathroom was very clean and nicely renovated. All staff was helpful and was able to fulfill our need of a late check out. Not quite sure where all the bad reviews are coming from! (:

DO
Dez Oner Mar 05, 2026
10

Although I only stayed here once and for just one night, it was an awesome stay. Easy online reservation, easy check in, and quick check-out. I believe depending on the room, you have to wait for them to go and check your room for the deposit return, but I waited only about 15 minutes. I'm not sure why you guys have such bad reviews, but I suppose some people had better expectations. Parking garage directly across the street, ESB around the block and The Edge down the block. Close to Penn Station and Madison Square Garden. Nonetheless, I would definitely stay again and definitely recommend.

AG
Aleksandar Gregurić Feb 26, 2026
10

Stayed here few years back. A kind of place you go to write your life worths novel or shoot yourself. Loved the black weed guys downstairs at the corner every afternoon. Eaiser to sleep with the sirens if stoned.

JN
JOHNNY NAP Feb 07, 2026
10

I don't see what everyone seems to complain about here. First off, I am a life-long New Yorker, and I can assure you... for this price and PRIME location? VERY affordable place to stay! Rooms are not as tight as people are saying. Try staying in a Bowery flop-house motel for $80/night, and you WILL KNOW small, dirty and UNSAFE! Clean, comfortable and quiet rooms. SAFE! Extremely friendly, great staff is honest and friendly. Have ALWAYS been SO friendly and accommodating! Getting to know the owners, they are just as awesome too!!! Probably, the most well-kept, satisfyingly unknown secrets of midtown!! Also, one of the most reliable hotels in the history of NYC, by-the-way! If people only truly understood how TERRIBLE it is staying at other comparable imitators' dumps!! Once you get a room, you will never be interrupted, or interfered with what-so-ever. Probably, one of my FAVORITE Manhattan hideouts, BY FAR! I have stayed here from time-to-time, over about the last 3 years and no problems. Listen, people need to TRY to understand that, similarly priced competition, doesn't come close! Perfect spot for you, if you are NOT WEALTHY, and on a strict financial budget on a visit to the city that NEVER sleeps!! Can't be beat!

RP
ryan persinger Jan 02, 2026
10

The front desk treats you like a human. I've been staying here almost a month. I'm going to continue to stay here for a few months. The people that stay here are pretty decent. I don't like having a security deposit every time I change a room but I'm assuming you get that back. The staff is amazing the places extraordinarily clean. I see a lot of people complain on here. I don't understand I feel safe here I recommended this to a lot of friends and they've actually showed up for a few nights. And I still would continue to do that. I recommend this every time I see someone say hey I need to go to New York City on a budget I tell them about this place and they try to inquire. I give this place 10 out of 10

RP
Ray P Dec 26, 2025
8.0

Ok, so this is a hostel, not a hotel or motel. We had a room on the sixth floor with a shared bath. The room was cute and clean. The restroom was always clean. They have two elevators, but one was always broken down. The best part is its location. Wow, right on the corner of Broadway and 5th Ave., very close to subways, both on Broadway and and Park Ave. It's like 3 blocks to Mison Square Garden, or 10 blocks to Grand Central Station, and 4 blocks to the Empire State Building. If you liked my review, please click on like. Thanks

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find The Grand NYC Apartments

New York, USA

Buzzy area offering fashion & dining, plus Manhattan views from the Empire State Building.

  • 33 St 3 min Walk
  • Penn Station 8 min Walk
  • 34 St-Herald Sq 5 min Walk
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport 38 min Car · 57 min Transit
  • Newark Liberty International Airport 31 min Car · 43 min Transit
  • LaGuardia Airport 25 min Car · 39 min Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in New York. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

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