Grayson Hotel

Grayson Hotel Overview

First Impressions

Walking into the Grayson Hotel feels like discovering one of those well-kept secrets that New Yorkers actually don’t want to share. The lobby strikes this perfect balance — polished enough that you know you’re somewhere special, but not so fancy that you feel like you need to straighten your tie. It’s a four-star property that honestly punches above its weight, and you can tell from the moment you step inside that someone here actually cares about the details.

Location That Actually Matters

Here’s the thing about 39th Street — you’re literally in the sweet spot of Midtown without being stuck in the tourist chaos of Times Square. I mean, you can walk to Bryant Park in about three minutes, which is perfect for morning coffee or just escaping the city noise for a bit. The subway access is ridiculous — you’ve got multiple lines within a couple blocks, so getting anywhere in the city is actually painless. What I really appreciate is that couples seem to get it too (they rate the location 9.4, which honestly makes sense when you’re trying to balance sightseeing with romantic dinners).

The Room Experience

The rooms at Grayson Hotel are what I’d call “smart small” — they’ve figured out how to make limited square footage work without making you feel cramped. The beds are genuinely comfortable, not just hotel-marketing comfortable, and the bathrooms have this modern efficiency that New York hotels often mess up. You know what really impressed me? The soundproofing actually works, which in Midtown is basically a miracle. The decor leans contemporary without trying too hard to be trendy — it’s the kind of space where you can actually relax after a long day of walking around the city.

Breakfast and Practical Touches

They do breakfast to-go here, which initially sounds like a compromise but actually turns out to be brilliant. You can grab something decent and eat it in Bryant Park or Washington Square, depending on where your day is taking you. It’s one of those things that sounds simple but shows they understand how people actually want to experience New York — not stuck in a hotel dining room when there’s a whole city waiting outside. The staff seems to get this too; they’re helpful without being overly chatty, which is exactly the vibe you want when you’re trying to get your day started.

Why Guests Love It

The Grayson Hotel works because it doesn’t try to be everything to everyone — it just does the important stuff really well. That 8.5 rating feels earned rather than inflated, and the location score of 9.5 tells you everything you need to know about why people keep coming back. It’s the kind of place where you can walk to most of what you want to see, the rooms actually let you sleep, and you’re not paying for amenities you’ll never use. For couples especially, it hits that sweet spot of being romantic enough for a special trip but practical enough that you’re not stressed about logistics.

Grayson Hotel Accommodations

Reviews of Grayson Hotel

• Beyza from United States (9/10)

  The location was the best. The hotel is very close to Bryant park.

• Tammy from United States (9/10)

  Staff was amazing!!! They were all friendly and went over the top to make our stay perfect! The location was exactly what we were looking for. Nestled on a side street just far enough off the main strip but only 2 blocks away from Bryant park and all the main attractions. We have already said this is the only place we will stay when visiting NYC.

• Diana from United States (8/10)

  The Hotel was in an awesome location. We came as a family for Christmas and we walked everywhere! One block from Bryant park. Close, but far enough away from, Times Square. Short walk to Rockefeller Center. Ten minutes to Macys. The breakfast every morning was great with a full menu to choose from and also a breakfast buffet available if wanted. I truly thought the breakfast was a great perk to our “breakfast included rate”. The rooms were very clean. The rooftop bar was beautiful. Not many bad things to say about our visit. Only upsets were room size, elevator speed, and no refrigerator in room. (My photos added are from the rooftop bar.)

• Pier from United States (9/10)

  Convenient location, friendly staff, great rooftop bar

• Susan from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Great location, walking distance to Rockefeller centre, Empire State, Madison Sq Gardens, Macy’s etc. Large comfortable bed. Great rooftop bar with view of Empire State Building

• Sandi from Canada (9/10)

  The breakfast was delicious and offered a wide variety of items on the menu. Everyday we were greeted by an awesome staff who wanted to be sure we enjoyed our stay.

• Natasha from United States (9/10)

  Everything was Great

• Yahaira from Puerto Rico (9/10)

  All

• Natasha from United States (9/10)

  Everything

• Marc from United States (9/10)

  Simple, Clean and Fresh. Get room to relax in with a view of the Empire State Building

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