THE GRAND UNION HOTEL NEW YORK – AFFORDABLE, SUPERB SERVICE AND GREAT LOCATION

Finding a budget hotel in New York which is affordable, offers superb service and has a great location is like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack.

With over 200 hotels situated in the island of Manhattan known best to the entire world as New York, the Grand Union hotel is truly a find.  The hotel, built in 1910 was completely retrofitted to a modern hotel facility in the early 90s when it was purchased by a family.  Today, the hotel continues to be owned and managed by the same family who painstakingly make sure the reputation they’ve earned for meticulous housekeeping and a friendly oasis to travelers is kept.

The Grand Union is located in the midtown area of Manhattan.  It is not dead center New York also known as Times Square, but it sits just below 42^nd Street in the Murray Hill neighborhood.  This is an area steeped in history extending back over 200 years encompassing both the rise of a great city and the continuous preservation of a residential neighborhood.  The façade of the hotel tells it all.  It possesses the rich architectural heritage which serves as a constant reminder of the foundation and often colorful people who lived there.

This is the same neighborhood from which the Empire State Building rose (2 blocks away) back in the early 1930s.  This is also where the famous Macy’s Department store is located and the shopping district of Herald Square.   Those attending conventions or conferences held at the Jacob Javits Center will be delighted to know the Grand Union is just 8 blocks away.   If you are traveling all over Manhattan, public transportation is literally outside of the hotel with a subway stop at the end of the block and bus stops within a few steps of the hotel.

The guest rooms at the hotel vary from the small and intimate Singles with a full or twin bed to the very large and quite comfy Quad rooms with three beds and perfect for families.  The Grand Union, although a budget hotel, has not been skimpy on amenities.  All rooms feature a marble bathroom, refrigerator, complimentary high speed Internet access, color cable TV, and telephone with voicemail.  More importantly, the hotel’s housekeeping staff is reputed for being “spot on” in cleanliness.

Budget conscious travelers to New York should check the Grand Union hotel.  There are many reviews on the Internet.  They tell the story of an affordable, superb hotel with a great location.  Visit www.crshotels.com/newyork/grandunion/