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Reviews of The Historic Blue Angel Hotel Lexington Ave, Ascend Hotel Collection 3 stars

152 East 55th Street, Midtown East, New York, NY 10022, United States

#45 of 415 hotels in New York

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 631 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    10
    I enjoyed my stay at the hotel, it was comfortable and clean and every staff member I encountered was very nice and acco
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Although room was small it was more than enough room and very comfortable. Staff were very nice and I enjoyed the complimentary coffee and teas. Housekeeping did an awesome job.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Nice hotel, good location and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Interior Room - No Windows
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff very friendly and it was easy to leave my luggage there without timing limitations. Some snacks and beverages are included. The bed was comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    Memorable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Interior Room - No Windows
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Historical

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Cozy and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Interior Room - No Windows
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was a small room but very nicely appointed and comfortable. I was traveling alone so fine for me (and excellent value) but my 6 foot plus husband would not have liked the full (rather than queen or king) bed (which I knew about ahead of time). It was the first time I ever stayed in a room without a window, and a bit disorienting but great for sleeping at night, insulated from street noise and light. Again a great value for the money. The 24 hour coffee in the lobby was excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, everything was clean and comfortable, super cute rooftop terrace, the complimentary coffee and tea was a lovely touch. would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a clean, non-chainy hotel in Manhattan!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Very nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower room is a bit small.

    The room is clean, quiet, and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Interior Room - No Windows
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location was the most important thing for this place. It was clean, quiet and very comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Great midtown hotel. Really attentive staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No gym

    Small and well managed

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Clean rooms and nice staff. Pretty bare bones beyond that.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Interior Room - No Windows
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No gym or place to stretch. Room was too small for it as well.

    Property was clean and staff was super friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Really pleasant and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The only bad thing, in our room the windows were really dirty and also the curtain was old and dirty. The rest of the room was ok, so it was not a huge concern and it didn't ruin our experience at all, that was very good, but the look of it was not good at all to be honest.

    Very nice stay. It is in a perfect position to explore Midtown yet our room was very quiet. The beds are confortable, the plus point of free coffee in the lobby is great. The staff was very efficient and polite. I would recommend it without any doubt.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    It was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The towels are small and only two in the room it should be four.

    Roof top area and location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I really can't come up with anything that I did not like, the hotel indeed presents excellent value for money! They even gave me a staff member's umbrella until I bought my own! Will definitely come back.

    Wonderful hotel - location is very central yet on a quiet street so you can sleep nicely, all staff members were very friendly and courteous, the level of cleanliness was exceptional. The hotel is rather new (or refurbished) with very good showers and comfortable beds. I was really pleasantly surprised as usually hotels of the same price range in NYC can be a mixed bag. Herbal teas in the lobby are of high quality. Plenty of towels in the bathroom; 2 bottles of water and soft drinks for free every day.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Noisy, can hear easily though walls and windows. Would have preferred room on back side of hotel now having experienced on street side with all the noise.

    Clean, well situated, easy access.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Clean, well located and perfect for exploring Manhattan
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Interior Room - No Windows
    • Stayed 3 nights

    In room coffee and tea would have been nice, but they had it in the lobby.

    The room was very clean which was great to arrive to after a long day of travel. The location was perfect for our needs. We walked to the theatre district, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Central Park and the shops on 5th Ave. Food options around the hotel were great. Loved the complimentary water and snacks in the room as well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    The Blue Angel Hotel is a perfect place to stay in east midtown Manhattan.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Absolutely nothing.

    Everything about the Blue Angel was perfect. Everything. Thank you to the staff for being so helpful and personable. We can't wait to stay there again! Perfection.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Convenient Location & Comfy Beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    As is typically the case in New York, the room was tiny and the window looked out at the adjacent building. There was very little natural light in the room.

    Exceptionally friendly staff. Fresh soapy smell in the lobby. Clean rooms and comfy beds. My son appreciated the assortment of free beverages and snacks in the mini-fridge. We all loved the location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Great value, location, and staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Interior Room - No Windows
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great, the only slight thing was the bed was a bit soft and I personally prefer a very firm mattress, but it was still very comfortable.

    The location, price, staff, room size were all great. Super friendly and helpful staff :) I was upgraded to a slightly better room and it was quite nice, very clean with a lovely bathroom. Easy to walk everywhere and just 2 blocks from the metro, so super easy. I would stay here again, thanks!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Safe good location, comfortable hot water shower in the bathroom, helpful and attentive staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Interior Room - No Windows
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be great to have coffee and tea in the room instead of lobby

    Location is perfect walking distance to 24 hours pharmacy / supermarket , some good restaurants around and time square and all other attractions Street is easy to walk and I felt very safe as a solo female traveller at night time

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    10
    Very quiet, clean and comfortable!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Interior Room - No Windows
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no conditioner.

    Great experience!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Convenient and clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    10
    abdolutly recommdable super nice rooms, good beds cleab and quite
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing it was an amazing hotel.

    AMAZING staff, amazing room. It was super gopd isolated, no noise within the hotel. Super clean, nice bathroom, good energy, a desk in your room, enough space, super nice and cosy interior. and super nice vibe also. The trceptionist were amazing and welcomming and super helpful!!! i loved it!!! thank uou sow much fof the grrag service!!! AMAZING!!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Great value, quiet, and spotlessly clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The foyer was a little cramped.

    My room was right across from the elevator, so I was nervous about noise. Ditto for being adjacent to the outdoor seating area. But it was silent. No earplugs needed!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    A good hotel for a short stay. Only for fun vacation, not for work.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The worst internet I had in my recent travels, including Puerto Rico, Mexico from Yucatan to Puerto Vallarta, and a cabin in North Wisconsin. Do not expect to work there relying on the Internet.

    Nice hotel, with a friendly staff, a great location, expensive. But it is a hotel, with all its pluses and minuses. I still rate it as very good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately I couldn't stay all of the nights I've initially booked, but the reception was very helpful in my early checkout and with helping in ordering a taxi to the airport (received back my payment as agreed with their cancellation policy). The room was clean and not too small, complementary beverages at the loby. Very good location, walking distance to Central park. For people who want to enjoy the city and not the hotel.

    Stayed in January 2024

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