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Axel’s take

Choose it for the address and staff, not four-star polish.

Choose it for
Midtown East sightseeing, helpful staff and larger room options.
Skip it if
You need dependable quiet, updated interiors or consistently generous bathroom space.
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Axel’s rating: 7.3/10 · An older four-star Midtown hotel with mid-range comforts

Hotel 57 is an older four-star hotel best approached as a practical Midtown base, not a luxury stay. Its strongest assets are the Lexington Avenue location, helpful staff and room categories that can offer worthwhile space by Manhattan standards. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the welcome and cleanliness; Expedia’s October reviews also describe furnishings and equipment showing their age. The polished lobby sets expectations the bedrooms do not consistently meet.

We’d choose it for days split between Central Park, Fifth Avenue and sightseeing farther afield. We’d be less enthusiastic for light sleepers: the review evidence makes sleep a recurring weakness, alongside bathroom and room-amenity complaints. A gym and business center cover practical needs, but this is a place to return to after exploring rather than a hotel to build the trip around.

Rooms
Room categories vary considerably. Guests praise spacious corner rooms, while October Expedia reviews describe old furnishings, awkward sinks and equipment problems.
Cleanliness
A relative strength: Booking.com rates cleanliness 8.1/10 and Expedia 8.6/10, although the reviews include isolated carpet-odor complaints.
Service
Front-desk hospitality is a recurring strength across Booking.com and Expedia, including help resolving room problems.
Amenities
Fitness and business centers, in-room coffeemakers and complimentary refrigerator requests, subject to availability.
Fees and surprises
The published incidental authorization is $150–$500 per night. Off-site parking costs $55 for standard vehicles or $65 for SUVs/luxury vehicles per 24 hours.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

The location

130 East 57th Street, New York

The entrance is on East 57th Street at Lexington Avenue, among shops, offices and restaurants. Use the signalized corner crossings on these busy streets. Central Park is 10 minutes on foot and MoMA 14 minutes; those two walks capture the location’s main appeal.

What guests say

  • 3.7/5

    1,819 reviews on Google

The latest reviews with text, newest first.

Recent reviews

  • A guest

    3/5Oct 18, 2026
    Great Location, Spacious Room — but Bring Earplugs. Hotel 57 has an excellent location, and our room was genuinely spacious, just as advertised — around 400 sq. ft. with two double beds.
  • Annissa

    5/5Oct 16, 2026
    Excellent stay at Hotel 57! A huge thank you to Mr. Indiee, the manager, for his warm welcome, kindness, and attentiveness. The fact that he speaks French is a real bonus!
  • Preston

    3/5Oct 15, 2026
    They gave my daughter and I are handicap room which is pretty silly being neither.of us is handicap. But the view made up for it.
  • Denise

    1/5Oct 15, 2026
    Don't go this hotel!!!! I stayed at Hotel 57 on October 8, 2026, and was extremely disappointed by how this matter was handled.
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Amenities

Fitness and business centers, in-room coffeemakers and complimentary refrigerator requests, subject to availability.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Smoke-free property
  • Kid-friendly

Good to know

Incidental hold
$150–$500 per night authorized on a credit card; the hotel releases the authorization at departure if no additional charges apply.
Off-site parking
Dock Parking, 150 East 58th Street: $55 standard vehicle or $65 SUV/luxury vehicle per 24 hours with hotel validation; no in-and-out privileges.
Dogs
$100 per stay, per dog; maximum 1 dog weighing 50 lbs. Service animals are exempt from the fee.
Arrival and departure
Check-in from 4:00 PM; check-out by 12:00 PM. Minimum check-in age: 21.
Payment
Cash is not accepted for hotel payments; a credit card is required.
Smoking
Smoke-free throughout, including vaping; guest rooms contain smoking-detection sensors.

Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $82 per guest per night
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links

Hotel 57: from $316 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $316 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Hotel 57 on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

Hotel 57 is An older four-star Midtown hotel with mid-range comforts in New York, United States.

Address: 130 East 57th Street, New York. Property ID: 1032048. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/new-york/hotel-57-1032048

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/new-york/hotel-57-1032048/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

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Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$543$867 on Booking.com$324 less (37%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$448$650 on Expedia$202 less (31%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$570$887 on Booking.com$317 less (36%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

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About Hotel 57

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • 130 East 57th Street, New York
  • City page: Hotels in New York

Axel's take: 7.3/10

Choose it for the address and staff, not four-star polish.

  • Choose it for: Midtown East sightseeing, helpful staff and larger room options.
  • Skip it if: You need dependable quiet, updated interiors or consistently generous bathroom space.

Axel's opinion of Hotel 57, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Superior Full Double room (full double bed)

Superior Full Accessible Double room (full double bed)

Superior room

Superior Quadruple room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe with Terrace Double room (full double bed)

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Accessible Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Carriage House Double Suite (full double bed)

Signature Skyloft Double Suite (full double bed)

Location

A practical Midtown East base for shopping, Central Park and subway-led sightseeing.

  • The block: The entrance is on East 57th Street at Lexington Avenue, among shops, offices and restaurants. Use the signalized corner crossings on these busy streets. Central Park is 10 minutes on foot and MoMA 14 minutes; those two walks capture the location’s main appeal.
  • Getting around: Use the Lexington Avenue/59th Street subway connections for trips beyond Midtown rather than making every outing a long walk. Grand Central is also reachable on foot. We’d use taxis for airport luggage or awkward cross-town journeys, but favor rail when Manhattan traffic makes road travel unpredictable.
  • After dark: Guests describe the business-heavy area settling down at night, rather than offering Times Square’s spectacle. That does not guarantee quiet bedrooms: the sleep feedback remains a meaningful warning.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 27, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor.

Best areas in New York for first-time visitors

  • Midtown East & Grand Central: 8.2/10 for first-time visitors. Classic sights and Grand Central connections make a balanced introduction; stay near the station rather than far east.
  • Times Square & Theater District: 8.2/10 for first-time visitors. Broadway and plentiful subway choices simplify sightseeing, but crowds follow you back to your door.
  • Herald Square & Penn Station: 7.6/10 for first-time visitors. Penn Station, the Empire State Building and Koreatown suit packed sightseeing days rather than leisurely neighborhood evenings.
  • Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards: 7.6/10 for first-time visitors. Restaurants and theater access work well; check the subway walk before choosing a western address.
  • Chelsea & Meatpacking District: 7.6/10 for first-time visitors. Art, the High Line and downtown dinners balance Midtown outings, with easier trains near Seventh or Eighth Avenue.
  • Central Park South & Columbus Circle: 7.5/10 for first-time visitors.
  • SoHo & Greenwich Village: 7.0/10 for first-time visitors.
  • Lower Manhattan: 6.7/10 for first-time visitors.
  • Lower East Side & East Village: 6.5/10 for first-time visitors.
  • Williamsburg, Brooklyn: 5.1/10 for first-time visitors.
  • Long Island City: 4.9/10 for first-time visitors.
  • Downtown Brooklyn & DUMBO: 4.8/10 for first-time visitors. Where to stay in New York for first-time visitors

Hotels around Hotel 57

  • The Sherry Netherland (Fifth Avenue opposite Central Park). Sherry-Netherland wins when: Personal, old-school service and spacious accommodation when the hotel itself matters as much as the sightseeing. Keep Hotel 57 when: Keep Hotel 57 for a straightforward Midtown East base when residential-style luxury is not the point of the trip.
  • The Peninsula New York (Fifth Avenue at 55th Street). Peninsula wins when: Polished service, an indoor pool and a spa rather than simply somewhere to sleep between outings. Keep Hotel 57 when: Keep Hotel 57 when Lexington Avenue access and practical accommodation matter more than luxury facilities.

Alternatives for the same trip

  • Hotel St. James (Times Square & Theater District). Hotel St. James wins when: A simple Broadway sleeping base with helpful staff, accepting dated rooms, variable sizes and street noise. Keep Hotel 57 when: Hotel 57 better suits a Central Park and Midtown East itinerary, with a fitness center among its practical extras.
  • LIC Hotel (Long Island City). LIC Hotel wins when: Clean private rooms, included breakfast and Court Square access, accepting basic facilities and uneven soundproofing. Keep Hotel 57 when: Hotel 57 keeps Midtown East sightseeing on your doorstep rather than making Manhattan visits subway-led.

Getting around from Hotel 57

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

  • LaGuardia Airport: 25 min by taxi.
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport: 37 min by taxi.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport: 39 min by taxi.
  • Westchester County Airport: 49 min by taxi.
  • The Museum of Modern Art: 14 min.
  • The Plaza: 10 min.
  • Times Square: 12 min by transit.
  • Empire State Building: 14 min by transit.
  • Grand Central Terminal: 15 min.
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 18 min by transit.
  • Central Park: 10 min.
  • Rockefeller Center: 13 min.
  • Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: 21 min by transit.
  • American Museum of Natural History: 21 min by transit.
  • Top of The Rock: 17 min.
  • The High Line: 24 min by transit.

What guests say

  • Ratings: 3.7/5 (1,819 reviews).
  • Praised: Atmosphere (91% positive); Location (89% positive); Cleanliness (75% positive).
  • Complaints: Accessibility (71% negative); Breakfast (67% negative); Sleep quality (66% negative). The latest 50 reviews average 3.9/5. Of the 10 newest reviews, 6 award five stars; 3 mention dated interiors, while staff and location recur as strengths. Latest reviews, newest first (all reviews):
  • A guest · 3/5 · Oct 18, 2026: “Great Location, Spacious Room — but Bring Earplugs. Hotel 57 has an excellent location, and our room was genuinely spacious, just as advertised — around 400 sq. ft. with two double beds.”
  • Annissa · 5/5 · Oct 16, 2026: “Excellent stay at Hotel 57! A huge thank you to Mr. Indiee, the manager, for his warm welcome, kindness, and attentiveness. The fact that he speaks French is a real bonus!”
  • Preston · 3/5 · Oct 15, 2026: “They gave my daughter and I are handicap room which is pretty silly being neither.of us is handicap. But the view made up for it.”
  • Denise · 1/5 · Oct 15, 2026: “Don't go this hotel!!!! I stayed at Hotel 57 on October 8, 2026, and was extremely disappointed by how this matter was handled.”

Good to know

  • Incidental hold: $150–$500 per night authorized on a credit card; the hotel releases the authorization at departure if no additional charges apply.
  • Off-site parking: Dock Parking, 150 East 58th Street: $55 standard vehicle or $65 SUV/luxury vehicle per 24 hours with hotel validation; no in-and-out privileges.
  • Dogs: $100 per stay, per dog; maximum 1 dog weighing 50 lbs. Service animals are exempt from the fee.
  • Arrival and departure: Check-in from 4:00 PM; check-out by 12:00 PM. Minimum check-in age: 21.
  • Payment: Cash is not accepted for hotel payments; a credit card is required.
  • Smoking: Smoke-free throughout, including vaping; guest rooms contain smoking-detection sensors.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: Room categories vary considerably. Guests praise spacious corner rooms, while October Expedia reviews describe old furnishings, awkward sinks and equipment problems.
  • Cleanliness: A relative strength: Booking.com rates cleanliness 8.1/10 and Expedia 8.6/10, although the reviews include isolated carpet-odor complaints.
  • Service: Front-desk hospitality is a recurring strength across Booking.com and Expedia, including help resolving room problems.
  • Amenities: Fitness and business centers, in-room coffeemakers and complimentary refrigerator requests, subject to availability.
  • Fees and surprises: The published incidental authorization is $150–$500 per night. Off-site parking costs $55 for standard vehicles or $65 for SUVs/luxury vehicles per 24 hours.
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $82 per guest per night

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