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Axel’s take

It's a strong family base when space matters more than polish.

Choose it for
Kitchenettes, generous room layouts and an Upper West Side neighborhood base.
Skip it if
You want uniformly modern interiors, a pool or the Theater District outside your door.
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Axel’s rating: 8.4/10 · A traditional four-star Upper West Side hotel with kitchenettes

Hotel Beacon is a traditional four-star hotel whose strongest argument is practical: generously sized studios and suites, kitchenettes, and an Upper West Side setting that works particularly well for families and longer visits. Groceries across Broadway make the kitchens genuinely useful. Tripadvisor and Expedia feedback repeatedly praises room cleanliness and helpful staff; this is more convincing as a comfortable neighborhood base than a hotel-led occasion.

The qualification is uneven polish. Guest reports distinguish refreshed accommodation from older rooms with tired bathrooms and kitchen fittings, so the four-star label does not promise uniformly contemporary interiors. There is no pool or room service, although the hotel provides a 24-hour gym and paid self-service laundry. We'd choose it when living space and everyday convenience matter more than extensive facilities or stepping straight into the Theater District.

Rooms
Studios and suites have kitchenettes. Room condition is uneven: guest feedback describes both refreshed accommodation and older bathrooms and kitchen fittings.
Cleanliness
A strong point across sources: Tripadvisor rates cleanliness 4.6/5 and Expedia 9.4/10.
Service
Helpful staff are a recurring strength across Tripadvisor and Expedia, consistent with the 91% positive service mentions.
Amenities
Kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour gym, paid self-service laundry and Viand Café. No pool or in-room dining.
Fees and surprises
$0 resort or facility fee. There is no on-site parking; independent paid garages are nearby. Dated lobby and bar restrictions appear below.

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

The location

2130 Broadway at 75th Street, New York

The entrance is on Broadway's east side at 75th Street, with Beacon Theatre beside it and Viand Café adjoining. Fairway is across Broadway; use the signalized crossing for groceries. Miriam is 2 minutes on foot, and 72 St station is 4 minutes away.

What guests say

  • 4.4/5

    1,453 reviews on Google

Amenities

Kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour gym, paid self-service laundry and Viand Café. No pool or in-room dining.

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen
  • Full-service laundry

Good to know

Resort fee
$0 resort or facility fee. Wi-Fi is complimentary.
Parking
No on-site parking. Independent paid garages are nearby, including on West 75th Street.
Arrival and departure
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM; check-out is at 12:00 PM.
Lobby renovation
Hotels.com lists weekday lobby renovation from October 20, 2026 through November 23, 2027, with completion subject to change. Expect disruption to public spaces.
Beacon Bar closure
The hotel says Beacon Bar is closed for renovation, with reopening expected in 2027.
Guest laundry
Self-service machines take credit cards; detergent is sold separately.
Smoking and pets
The property is smoke-free. Pets are not accepted; service animals are welcome.

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

Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $30 per guest per night; Children aged 0–12: free; Deposit: $20 per room per stay
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Hotel Beacon: from $542 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $542 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Hotel Beacon on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

Hotel Beacon is a traditional four-star Upper West Side hotel with kitchenettes in New York, United States.

Address: 2130 Broadway at 75th Street, New York. Property ID: 1256522. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/new-york/hotel-beacon-1256522

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/new-york/hotel-beacon-1256522/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

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Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$724$1,262 on Booking.com$538 less (43%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$2,008$2,420 on Expedia$412 less (17%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$726$1,012 on Booking.com$286 less (28%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$554$668 on Expedia$114 less (17%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $542 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Total price: $962 USD

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About Hotel Beacon

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • 2130 Broadway at 75th Street, New York
  • City page: Hotels in New York

Axel's take: 8.4/10

It's a strong family base when space matters more than polish.

  • Choose it for: Kitchenettes, generous room layouts and an Upper West Side neighborhood base.
  • Skip it if: You want uniformly modern interiors, a pool or the Theater District outside your door.

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

Room types

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

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Suite

Penthouse Suite

1 Bedroom Suite

2 Bedrooms Suite

Quadruple Suite

1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

Twin Suite (twin beds)

1 Bedroom Deluxe Quadruple Suite

Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Suite with view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite with view (full double bed)

Executive Suite

Executive Quadruple Suite

Executive Double Suite (full double bed)

Studio

Quadruple Studio

Double Studio (full double bed)

Twin Studio (twin beds)

Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Quadruple Studio

Deluxe Double Studio (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Studio with view (full double bed)

Executive Studio

Executive Quadruple Studio

Executive Double Studio (full double bed)

Executive Twin Studio (twin beds)

Location

An Upper West Side base for families, neighborhood stays and Beacon Theatre nights.

  • The block: The entrance is on Broadway's east side at 75th Street, with Beacon Theatre beside it and Viand Café adjoining. Fairway is across Broadway; use the signalized crossing for groceries. Miriam is 2 minutes on foot, and 72 St station is 4 minutes away.
  • Getting around: Use the 1, 2 and 3 trains at 72nd Street for Midtown and downtown rather than making every outing a long walk. A taxi is more direct for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, measured at 10 minutes. JFK is 65 minutes by transit or 45 minutes by taxi; road traffic can lengthen the latter.
  • After dark: Broadway stays active, with extra foot traffic when Beacon Theatre performances finish. This is a dinner-and-show base rather than a nightlife district. Guest reports include quiet rooms, but an avenue-facing address is not a promise of silence.

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

Best areas in New York for families

  • Central Park South & Columbus Circle: 7.8/10 for families. Immediate park access makes family outings straightforward, though traffic means park frontage does not guarantee silence.
  • Lower Manhattan: 7.7/10 for families. Waterfront walks, downtown sights and quieter evenings suit families happy taking trains to Midtown.
  • Midtown East & Grand Central: 7.4/10 for families. Landmark walks and useful trains make mixed family itineraries manageable without sleeping amid Times Square crowds.
  • Chelsea & Meatpacking District: 7.1/10 for families. The High Line and art outings provide daytime options; favor residential Chelsea over Meatpacking’s late-night blocks.
  • Downtown Brooklyn & DUMBO: 7.0/10 for families. Waterfront outings and family parks appeal, but distinguish convenient Downtown stations from DUMBO’s bridge-view streets.
  • Times Square & Theater District: 7.0/10 for families.
  • Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards: 6.8/10 for families.
  • Herald Square & Penn Station: 6.7/10 for families.
  • SoHo & Greenwich Village: 6.5/10 for families.
  • Williamsburg, Brooklyn: 6.0/10 for families.
  • Long Island City: 6.0/10 for families.
  • Lower East Side & East Village: 5.8/10 for families. Where to stay in New York for families

Hotels around Hotel Beacon

  • Empire Hotel (Opposite Lincoln Center). Empire wins when: Performance-focused stays where the Lincoln Center doorstep matters more than room finish. Keep Hotel Beacon when: Keep Beacon for kitchenettes and family living space rather than accepting Empire's dated rooms, small bathrooms and reported noise.
  • Park Hyatt New York (West 57th Street near Central Park). Park Hyatt wins when: A luxury-focused stay with generous bathrooms, an indoor pool and a spa. Keep Hotel Beacon when: Keep Beacon when a kitchenette and Upper West Side routine matter more than luxury facilities.

Alternatives for the same trip

  • The Westin New York at Times Square (Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards). Westin Times Square wins when: Broadway-focused family trips that prioritize refreshed rooms, comfortable beds and immediate Theater District access. Keep Hotel Beacon when: Beacon suits families wanting kitchenettes and a neighborhood setting instead of Times Square's busy surroundings and a destination fee.
  • Walker Hotel Greenwich Village (SoHo & Greenwich Village). Walker Greenwich Village wins when: A character-led couples' stay with Art Deco styling, welcoming service and Greenwich Village walks. Keep Hotel Beacon when: Beacon is the stronger choice for spreading out and preparing simple meals rather than accepting compact, sometimes dark rooms.

Getting around from Hotel Beacon

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

  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 10 min by taxi.
  • 72 St: 4 min.
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport: 45 min by taxi.
  • Miriam: 2 min.

What guests say

  • Ratings: 4.4/5 (1,453 reviews).
  • Praised: Location (97% positive); Family friendly (93% positive); Service (91% positive).
  • Complaints: Room amenities (25% negative); In-room fridge and coffee (11% negative); Service (9% negative). Across 1,453 ratings, 1,294 award 4 or 5 stars. Service mentions are 91% positive and kitchen mentions 89% positive. These are aggregate signals, not a measured recent-review trend.

Good to know

  • Resort fee: $0 resort or facility fee. Wi-Fi is complimentary.
  • Parking: No on-site parking. Independent paid garages are nearby, including on West 75th Street.
  • Arrival and departure: Check-in begins at 3:00 PM; check-out is at 12:00 PM.
  • Lobby renovation: Hotels.com lists weekday lobby renovation from October 20, 2026 through November 23, 2027, with completion subject to change. Expect disruption to public spaces.
  • Beacon Bar closure: The hotel says Beacon Bar is closed for renovation, with reopening expected in 2027.
  • Guest laundry: Self-service machines take credit cards; detergent is sold separately.
  • Smoking and pets: The property is smoke-free. Pets are not accepted; service animals are welcome.

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

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: Studios and suites have kitchenettes. Room condition is uneven: guest feedback describes both refreshed accommodation and older bathrooms and kitchen fittings.
  • Cleanliness: A strong point across sources: Tripadvisor rates cleanliness 4.6/5 and Expedia 9.4/10.
  • Service: Helpful staff are a recurring strength across Tripadvisor and Expedia, consistent with the 91% positive service mentions.
  • Amenities: Kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour gym, paid self-service laundry and Viand Café. No pool or in-room dining.
  • Fees and surprises: $0 resort or facility fee. There is no on-site parking; independent paid garages are nearby. Dated lobby and bar restrictions appear below.
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $30 per guest per night; Children aged 0–12: free; Deposit: $20 per room per stay

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