Gorgeous bathrooms, comfy bed and great view from my superior Queen room. Also a great and convenient location. Lobby bar is cosy and has a great atmosphere.
Gorgeous bathrooms, comfy bed and great view from my superior Queen room. Also a great and convenient location. Lobby bar is cosy and has a great atmosphere.
Amazing location. Super stylish and relaxed hotel. Great breakfast available. Lovely rooftop bar. Absolutely perfect for our stay on Manhattan. Would definitely go back and highly recommend.
Amazing location. Super stylish and relaxed hotel. Great breakfast available. Lovely rooftop bar. Absolutely perfect for our stay on Manhattan. Would definitely go back and highly recommend.
Really good little property in a great location if you want to stay in the East Village. The kitchen was handy, bed comfortable, suprisingly very quiet even facing onto 1st Ave.
Was also very easy to get in contact with staff there even without any present on site. Just be aware there is no lift, however this was not a problem for me.
Really good little property in a great location if you want to stay in the East Village. The kitchen was handy, bed comfortable, suprisingly very quiet even facing onto 1st Ave.
Was also very easy to get in contact with staff there even without any present on site. Just be aware there is no lift, however this was not a problem for me.
Really nice hotel with a pleasant roof terrace and great staff; the free coffee all day was a nice touch as were the free croissants first thing. Lots of interesting food options nearby - iconic dining at: The Roxy; Bubby’s and Katz Diner were all only a short walk away. There are good transport connections via the nearby subway station and it sits in a very friendly and safe neighbourhood on the border between Chinatown and Little Italy.
Really nice hotel with a pleasant roof terrace and great staff; the free coffee all day was a nice touch as were the free croissants first thing. Lots of interesting food options nearby - iconic dining at: The Roxy; Bubby’s and Katz Diner were all only a short walk away. There are good transport connections via the nearby subway station and it sits in a very friendly and safe neighbourhood on the border between Chinatown and Little Italy.
Gary
Reviewed September 26, 2024Reviewed September 26, 2024
There is absolutely nothing bad to say about Kixby. The location is as safe as it gets,easy walking distance from Penn Station if you come in by LIRR/Airtrain from JFK(30 mins hassle free way to get into Manhattan) and the subway is 50 yards from the front door.
There are the best selection of bars,restaurants and eateries within minutes of the hotel as well as Maddison Square Garden and the Empire State Building.
All of the staff were friendly,helpful and informative,you get a free water...
There is absolutely nothing bad to say about Kixby. The location is as safe as it gets,easy walking distance from Penn Station if you come in by LIRR/Airtrain from JFK(30 mins hassle free way to get into Manhattan) and the subway is 50 yards from the front door.
There are the best selection of bars,restaurants and eateries within minutes of the hotel as well as Maddison Square Garden and the Empire State Building.
All of the staff were friendly,helpful and informative,you get a free water...
We arrived a little after 3pm, and had a lovely greeting from staff, but our room wasn’t ready so we had to wait.
We booked and paid through Expedia… an Empire via room with living space. Please note that the hotel does not offer this type of room. None of their Empire View rooms have the separate living room area. The Empire view rooms do give a great view of the Empire State Building but their ‘living room’ is a tiny space with a chaise and a TV. Management were excellent with us and moved us...
We arrived a little after 3pm, and had a lovely greeting from staff, but our room wasn’t ready so we had to wait.
We booked and paid through Expedia… an Empire via room with living space. Please note that the hotel does not offer this type of room. None of their Empire View rooms have the separate living room area. The Empire view rooms do give a great view of the Empire State Building but their ‘living room’ is a tiny space with a chaise and a TV. Management were excellent with us and moved us...
Karon
Reviewed September 18, 2026Reviewed September 18, 2026
My daughter and I had a trip to New York for our big birthdays, hotel was very central close to port authority, walking distance to time square and many other areas. Hotel staff made our visit special for us and are very helpful , friendly , professional and knowledgeable about the surrounding area. I would avoid 9th Avenue at night time as it didn’t feel very safe .
My daughter and I had a trip to New York for our big birthdays, hotel was very central close to port authority, walking distance to time square and many other areas. Hotel staff made our visit special for us and are very helpful , friendly , professional and knowledgeable about the surrounding area. I would avoid 9th Avenue at night time as it didn’t feel very safe .
Such a great stay here. Right in midtown Manhattan in the heart of the action but at a really reasonable price. The room was small but immaculate. I requested a higher room with a view and the hotel did exactly that for us - the 21st floor with a beautiful view to wake up to. I would definitely recommend staying at CIVILIAN and I would definitely stay here again.
Such a great stay here. Right in midtown Manhattan in the heart of the action but at a really reasonable price. The room was small but immaculate. I requested a higher room with a view and the hotel did exactly that for us - the 21st floor with a beautiful view to wake up to. I would definitely recommend staying at CIVILIAN and I would definitely stay here again.
Lovely small boutique hotel in a great location downtown away from the main hustle and bustle. Staff were friendly and helpful, rooms were clean and quiet with a great shower and complimentary toiletries. Tea and coffee facilities in the lounge 24/7 plus a complimentary breakfast of pastries and orange juice which was a welcome surprise. It is a little dated and could perhaps do with some modern decoration but this didn't really distract from a great stay.
Lovely small boutique hotel in a great location downtown away from the main hustle and bustle. Staff were friendly and helpful, rooms were clean and quiet with a great shower and complimentary toiletries. Tea and coffee facilities in the lounge 24/7 plus a complimentary breakfast of pastries and orange juice which was a welcome surprise. It is a little dated and could perhaps do with some modern decoration but this didn't really distract from a great stay.
Victoria
Reviewed October 19, 2026Reviewed October 19, 2026
Great location, good pricing, friendly staff. If your are looking for a comfortable and modern stay with just the basics then I don’t see any reason to complain about this hotel. A very useful option to avoid paying a fortune in the more opulent hotels. They kindly extended my checkout until 12pm for no extra charge.
Great location, good pricing, friendly staff. If your are looking for a comfortable and modern stay with just the basics then I don’t see any reason to complain about this hotel. A very useful option to avoid paying a fortune in the more opulent hotels. They kindly extended my checkout until 12pm for no extra charge.
Benjamin
Reviewed October 14, 2026Reviewed October 14, 2026
Great location and very quiet on the 14th floor. My only complaint is no mirror in the room. Only mirror was in the bathroom. I had to blow dry my hair whilst looking into a small vanity mirror propped up. I need a mirror to fix my hair in the morning, so do most ladies I imagine.
Great location and very quiet on the 14th floor. My only complaint is no mirror in the room. Only mirror was in the bathroom. I had to blow dry my hair whilst looking into a small vanity mirror propped up. I need a mirror to fix my hair in the morning, so do most ladies I imagine.
Our stay at Pod 39 was very enjoyable.
The hotel location is perfect. Quiet yet close to Grand Central, Chrysrel Building, Empire State and Times Square, lots of shop and eating out options nearby.
The hotel itself is in good condition. Its highlight is the rooftop. In the morning the bar is closed but you can still go there and eat breakfast & enjoy the views.
Downstairs they have another bar. In the morning there is a free coffee and tea and some breakfast options are available to buy like...
Our stay at Pod 39 was very enjoyable.
The hotel location is perfect. Quiet yet close to Grand Central, Chrysrel Building, Empire State and Times Square, lots of shop and eating out options nearby.
The hotel itself is in good condition. Its highlight is the rooftop. In the morning the bar is closed but you can still go there and eat breakfast & enjoy the views.
Downstairs they have another bar. In the morning there is a free coffee and tea and some breakfast options are available to buy like...
We had a fantastic few days at the Westin. The staff were so helpful. It was central for everything, especially the subway. The bed and pillows were the most comfortable I have ever experienced. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
We had a fantastic few days at the Westin. The staff were so helpful. It was central for everything, especially the subway. The bed and pillows were the most comfortable I have ever experienced. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Nora Teresa
Reviewed November 2, 2026Reviewed November 2, 2026
With its diverse range of people, cultures, food, art, fashion and music, New York is a city that holds enduring appeal for visitors from around the world. For a particularly lively stay that’s packed with youth culture, fashion and fun, consider booking a hotel on the lower east side of Manhattan.
Book a Hotel in the East Village or the Lower East Side
Home to vintage boutiques, trendy bars, cheap eateries and cutting edge music venues, the laid-back East Village offers a vibrant slice of young Manhattan life that shares much in common with Brooklyn’s Williamsburg. Head down to the Lower East Side and you’ll find some of the best food and shopping in the city. This neighbourhood is also home to the iconic Katz’s Deli – made famous by the film When Harry Met Sally – and the Tenement Museum, where visitors can learn about the fascinating history of New York’s immigrant population.
Getting Around
With easy links to Brooklyn over the Williamsburg Bridge and multiple subway stations, the East Village and the Lower East Side are two conveniently located and accessible neighbourhoods that can make for an easy, enjoyable stay. If you want to book a hotel here, try using Expedia’s search tool to browse your options.