Axel’s take
It's a personable Midtown base, provided daylight and soft mattresses aren't priorities.
- Choose it for
- Helpful staff, a shared guest lounge, and walks to Broadway and Central Park.
- Skip it if
- You need bright rooms, soft beds or full-service hotel facilities.
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Axel’s rating: 7.8/10 · a small Midtown boutique hotel, not a full-service luxury four-star
The Moderne is a 34-room Midtown boutique hotel whose strongest assets are its staff and address, rather than four-star facilities. It suits theater trips and sightseeing days split between Central Park and Midtown. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful service and clean rooms, while the second-floor lounge gives this small property somewhere to sit beyond your bedroom. Morning coffee and pastries are useful, but they are not a full breakfast.
The compromise is room comfort. Deluxe kings start at 200 square feet, and reviews across both sites describe limited daylight and mattresses that can feel exceptionally firm. Heating and cooling also attract complaints. Mini-fridges, streaming TVs and daily housekeeping cover the practical basics; gym access is at a sister hotel. We'd choose it for personal service and walkability, not views, extensive facilities or reliably soft beds.
- Rooms
- Deluxe kings start at 200 square feet; junior king studios start at 400. Limited daylight and mattress comfort are recurring review drawbacks.
- Cleanliness
- A relative strength: 86% of 84 cleanliness mentions are positive, and the hotel provides daily housekeeping.
- Service
- Personal, helpful service is the clearest cross-site strength. The desk operates 24/7.
- Amenities
- A 24-hour guest lounge, morning pastries and hot drinks, mini-fridges and streaming TVs. Fitness access is at a sister hotel one block away.
- Fees and surprises
- Residence fee: $19.95 plus tax per room nightly. Validated neighboring parking: $35 per 24 hours, without in-and-out rights. Standard pet fee: $50 per pet nightly.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
243 W 55th St, New York
The entrance is on the north side of West 55th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue, with a parking garage next door and McGee's Pub across the street. Use the avenue crosswalks for sightseeing routes. Central Park is 8 minutes on foot; Times Square and MoMA are each 10.
What guests say
4.1/5
468 reviews on Google
Amenities
A 24-hour guest lounge, morning pastries and hot drinks, mini-fridges and streaming TVs. Fitness access is at a sister hotel one block away.
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Breakfast
- Front desk
- Baggage storage
- Concierge
Good to know
- Residence fee
- $19.95 plus tax per room per night. Includes premium Wi-Fi, 2 bottled waters daily, same-day luggage storage, local calls, guest-lounge refreshments and morning coffee and tea.
- Parking
- $35 per 24 hours at the neighboring garage, 241 W 55th Street, with hotel validation. No in-and-out rights.
- Pet fee
- $50 per pet per night under the standard policy; service animals are exempt. Unattended dogs and cats must be crated.
- Arrival and departure
- Check-in starts at 3 PM; checkout is noon. At least 1 occupant must be 21 or older, with valid identification.
- Card authorization
- The hotel preauthorizes the estimated stay plus incidentals. Bank release can take 72 hours or longer after checkout.
- Smoking
- The entire hotel is non-smoking.
- Building-work reports
- March–May 2026 Booking.com reviews report neighboring construction and early drilling; a September 2026 Expedia review reports exterior scaffolding. No completion date is published.
Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Internet: free; Cot: $25 per room per stay; Children aged 0–12: free
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Moderne Hotel: from $383 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $383 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Moderne Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
Moderne Hotel is a small Midtown boutique hotel, not a full-service luxury four-star in New York, United States.
Address: 243 W 55th St, New York. Property ID: 1037530. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/new-york/moderne-hotel-1037530
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/new-york/moderne-hotel-1037530/2026-11-21/2-adults
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $728 | $975 on Expedia | $247 less (25%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $1,571 | $2,034 on Booking.com | $463 less (23%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $665 | $758 on Expedia | $93 less (12%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $675 | $768 on Expedia | $93 less (12%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $383 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $559 USD
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3 nights
Total price: $730 USD
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Total price: $1,106 USD
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5 nights
Total price: $1,545.50 USD
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6 nights
Total price: $2,048.50 USD
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7 nights
Total price: $2,481.50 USD
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Total price: $2,813.50 USD
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Total price: $3,016.50 USD
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10 nights
Total price: $3,281.50 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Total price: $3,831.50 USD
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Total price: $4,511.50 USD
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14 nights
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2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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About Moderne Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- 243 W 55th St, New York
- City page: Hotels in New York
Axel's take: 7.8/10
It's a personable Midtown base, provided daylight and soft mattresses aren't priorities.
- Choose it for: Helpful staff, a shared guest lounge, and walks to Broadway and Central Park.
- Skip it if: You need bright rooms, soft beds or full-service hotel facilities.
Axel's opinion of Moderne Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe room
- Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe Quadruple room
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Double Junior Studio Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Location
A strong Midtown West address for theaters, park walks and museum days.
- The block: The entrance is on the north side of West 55th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue, with a parking garage next door and McGee's Pub across the street. Use the avenue crosswalks for sightseeing routes. Central Park is 8 minutes on foot; Times Square and MoMA are each 10.
- Getting around: Walk for Midtown sights and use nearby 57th Street–Seventh Avenue or Columbus Circle subway stations for longer trips. Grand Central is 16 minutes by transit; the American Museum of Natural History is 12. Airport journeys require a taxi or a public-transport connection rather than a hotel shuttle established by the official amenities.
- After dark: The pub opposite and nearby theaters make evenings convenient for going out. This is not a secluded residential block; sleep reviews are divided, so the side-street address should not be mistaken for guaranteed quiet.
Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 27, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor.
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 Moderne Hotel
- Hilton Garden Inn New York/Central Park South-Midtown West (West 54th Street near Broadway). Hilton Garden Inn wins when: A straightforward chain-hotel sleeping base when boutique character and a shared lounge are not priorities. Keep Moderne Hotel when: Keep the Moderne for its small scale and service-led appeal; the Hilton's recurring elevator problems and variable room condition are real drawbacks.
- Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Central Park (Broadway at West 54th Street). Residence Inn Central Park wins when: Kitchenette studios, included breakfast and skyline views, especially when spending more time in the room. Keep Moderne Hotel when: Keep the Moderne for a smaller hotel and personable service rather than kitchenette facilities; Residence Inn also attracts elevator-wait and shaft-noise complaints.
Alternatives for the same trip
- Penny Williamsburg (Williamsburg, Brooklyn). Penny Williamsburg wins when: Thoughtful room equipment, friendly service and a Williamsburg neighborhood stay, with practical pet-friendly touches. Keep Moderne Hotel when: The Moderne makes more sense when Broadway, Central Park and Midtown museums define the trip rather than Brooklyn.
- Holiday Inn New York City - Times Square by IHG (Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards). Holiday Inn Times Square wins when: A practical location between Penn Station, Port Authority and Broadway, especially for transport-led itineraries. Keep Moderne Hotel when: The Moderne better suits park-and-MoMA days and travelers wanting a small hotel with a guest lounge.
Getting around from Moderne Hotel
Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.
- Penn Station: 13 min by taxi.
- Newark Liberty International Airport: 31 min by taxi.
- LaGuardia Airport: 32 min by taxi.
- John F. Kennedy International Airport: 45 min by taxi.
- The Museum of Modern Art: 10 min.
- Times Square: 10 min.
- The Plaza: 12 min.
- Empire State Building: 14 min by transit.
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 26 min by transit.
- Central Park: 8 min.
- Rockefeller Center: 10 min.
- Grand Central Terminal: 16 min by transit.
- American Museum of Natural History: 12 min by transit.
- Top of The Rock: 13 min.
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: 28 min by transit.
- The High Line: 19 min by transit.
What guests say
- Ratings: 4.1/5 (468 reviews).
- Praised: Location (90% positive); Cleanliness (86% positive); Service (82% positive).
- Complaints: Room amenities (59% negative); Sleep quality (47% negative); Bathrooms and toiletries (39% negative). Two September–October 2026 Expedia reviews criticize firm mattresses; two October reviews praise the lounge. Staff and location remain recurring positives across Booking.com and Tripadvisor.
Good to know
- Residence fee: $19.95 plus tax per room per night. Includes premium Wi-Fi, 2 bottled waters daily, same-day luggage storage, local calls, guest-lounge refreshments and morning coffee and tea.
- Parking: $35 per 24 hours at the neighboring garage, 241 W 55th Street, with hotel validation. No in-and-out rights.
- Pet fee: $50 per pet per night under the standard policy; service animals are exempt. Unattended dogs and cats must be crated.
- Arrival and departure: Check-in starts at 3 PM; checkout is noon. At least 1 occupant must be 21 or older, with valid identification.
- Card authorization: The hotel preauthorizes the estimated stay plus incidentals. Bank release can take 72 hours or longer after checkout.
- Smoking: The entire hotel is non-smoking.
- Building-work reports: March–May 2026 Booking.com reviews report neighboring construction and early drilling; a September 2026 Expedia review reports exterior scaffolding. No completion date is published.
Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Rooms, amenities and policies
- Rooms: Deluxe kings start at 200 square feet; junior king studios start at 400. Limited daylight and mattress comfort are recurring review drawbacks.
- Cleanliness: A relative strength: 86% of 84 cleanliness mentions are positive, and the hotel provides daily housekeeping.
- Service: Personal, helpful service is the clearest cross-site strength. The desk operates 24/7.
- Amenities: A 24-hour guest lounge, morning pastries and hot drinks, mini-fridges and streaming TVs. Fitness access is at a sister hotel one block away.
- Fees and surprises: Residence fee: $19.95 plus tax per room nightly. Validated neighboring parking: $35 per 24 hours, without in-and-out rights. Standard pet fee: $50 per pet nightly.
- Hotel policies: Internet: free; Cot: $25 per room per stay; Children aged 0–12: free
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