Courtyard New York Manhattan/ Midtown East

New York

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Axel’s take

Choose it for spacious rooms and subway access, not a luxury experience.

Choose it for
Family-sized rooms, Midtown East office access and a useful 12th-floor lounge.
Skip it if
You need dependable quiet, daily housekeeping or Broadway immediately outside.
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Axel’s rating: 7.8/10 · A practical 3-star Midtown East hotel with unusually spacious rooms

This is a practical 3-star chain hotel whose strongest selling point is space, not atmosphere. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise rooms large enough for families, cleanliness and convenient subway access. The owner says guestroom renovations finished in the first quarter of 2026. That strengthens the case for choosing it over a cramped Midtown room, though its premium price positioning asks a lot of a limited-service hotel.

We'd choose it for room to spread out and an east-side base, not for luxury or guaranteed quiet. Sleep feedback is 67% negative across 159 mentions; bathroom feedback is 80% negative across 94. Those aggregate concerns remain worth weighing after the guestroom refresh. The 12th-floor lounge and round-the-clock gym are useful, but breakfast costs extra and housekeeping is every other day.

Rooms
Space is the clear advantage, supported by family-room feedback on Booking.com and Expedia. The owner reports guestroom renovations completed in the first quarter of 2026; that does not establish a comprehensive bathroom renovation.
Cleanliness
A relative strength across booking sites: Expedia scores cleanliness 9.2/10, while the review themes are 79% positive across 315 cleanliness mentions.
Service
Booking.com and Expedia support a broadly positive picture, but 4 of the 10 review excerpts describe failures involving belongings, room access, laundry or bed allocation.
Amenities
A 12th-floor lounge, 24-hour gym, workstations and breakfast café cover the practical basics. Table 866 serves breakfast and Starbucks coffee; this is not a full-service dining hotel.
Fees and surprises
Off-site parking is $75 per day plus 18.375% tax; large SUVs add $10 per day plus tax. The card hold is $50 per room per night. Breakfast costs extra, and housekeeping is every other day.

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

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The location

866 3rd Avenue, New York

The entrance is on Third Avenue between East 52nd and East 53rd Streets, with Duane Reade in the same building and subway entrances around the 53rd Street corner. Use the signalized corner crossings on this busy avenue. Rockefeller Center is 11 minutes on foot; Grand Central Terminal is 13 minutes.

What guests say

  • 4.1/52,197 reviews

The latest reviews with text, newest first.

Recent reviews

  • matthew

    1/5Oct 15, 2026
    Sept 25/26. Left hotel prior to checking out and realized I left a $600 blue Burberry scarf on the unmade bed. I called the front desk immediately after leaving desk and was told someone would get it and I could pick up later.
  • Vince

    4/5Oct 8, 2026
    Better than I expected. A bland and chaotic lobby and check-in experience. But there was nothing wrong with the hotel or the rooms. As a matter of fact, the rooms were very clean, a good size and well maintained.
  • Travis

    1/5Oct 8, 2026
    Very disappointed to hear that while my wife was traveling alone on business, somebody with access to her room tried to enter it at 1 am.
  • April

    4/5Oct 8, 2026
    The room is large and nice but its little bit old. The price and location are fine. I plan to visit again next time.
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Amenities

A 12th-floor lounge, 24-hour gym, workstations and breakfast café cover the practical basics. Table 866 serves breakfast and Starbucks coffee; this is not a full-service dining hotel.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Public internet workstation
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • Vending machines

Good to know

Parking
Off-site at 154 East 53rd Street: $75 per day plus 18.375% tax. Large SUVs add $10 per day plus tax.
Card hold
$50 per room per night for incidentals.
Check-in and checkout
Check-in: 4:00 PM. Checkout: 11:00 AM. Minimum check-in age: 21.
Housekeeping
Scheduled every other day, not daily.
Breakfast
Breakfast at Table 866 is not included as standard.
Smoking and pets
Smoke-free property. Pets are not allowed.

Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · sec.gov · witkoff.com · walgreens.com · mta.info · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

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Courtyard New York Manhattan/ Midtown East — New York, United States

Courtyard New York Manhattan/ Midtown East is a practical 3-star Midtown East hotel with unusually spacious rooms in New York, United States.

Address: 866 3rd Avenue, New York. Property ID: 1047377.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/new-york/courtyard-new-york-manhattan-midtown-east-1047377

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.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$1,775$2,481 on Expedia$706 less (28%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$814$1,088 on Booking.com$274 less (25%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$982$1,152 on Booking.com$170 less (15%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Axel private rates

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Total price: $830 USD

2026-11-22 to 2026-11-25 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel private rates by check-in date

USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-06$531 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,111 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$580 for 1 night · 2 nights $745 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$165 for 1 night · 2 nights $553 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$388 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,108 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$720 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,211 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$491 for 1 night · 2 nights $931 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$440 for 1 night · 2 nights $958 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$518 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,133 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$615 for 1 night · 2 nights $800 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$185 for 1 night · 2 nights $636 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$451 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,096 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$645 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,226 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$581 for 1 night · 2 nights $881 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$300 for 1 night · 2 nights $704 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$404 for 1 night · 2 nights $963 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$559 for 1 night · 2 nights $753 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$194 for 1 night · 2 nights $462 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$268 for 1 night · 2 nights $636 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$368 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,240 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$872 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,521 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$649 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,318 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$669 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,012 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$343 for 1 night · 2 nights $505 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$162 for 1 night · 2 nights $570 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$408 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,446 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$1,038 for 1 night · 2 nights $2,066 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$1,028 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,732 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$704 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,572 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$868 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,775 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-05$907 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,276 · up to 14 nights priced

About Courtyard New York Manhattan/ Midtown East

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 866 3rd Avenue, New York
  • City page: Hotels in New York

Axel's take: 7.8/10

Choose it for spacious rooms and subway access, not a luxury experience.

  • Choose it for: Family-sized rooms, Midtown East office access and a useful 12th-floor lounge.
  • Skip it if: You need dependable quiet, daily housekeeping or Broadway immediately outside.

Axel's opinion of Courtyard New York Manhattan/ Midtown East, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · sec.gov · witkoff.com · walgreens.com · mta.info. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

Room types

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

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Larger room

Larger Quadruple room

Larger Double room (full double bed)

Larger Double room with view (full double bed)

Larger Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe Larger Double room (full double bed)

Junior Suite

Quadruple Junior Suite

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Twin Junior Suite (twin beds)

Location

A useful east-side base for offices, sightseeing and subway-led trips.

  • The block: The entrance is on Third Avenue between East 52nd and East 53rd Streets, with Duane Reade in the same building and subway entrances around the 53rd Street corner. Use the signalized corner crossings on this busy avenue. Rockefeller Center is 11 minutes on foot; Grand Central Terminal is 13 minutes.
  • Getting around: Use the nearby Lexington Avenue/53rd Street complex for cross-town and downtown trips, with the connected 6 train useful along the east side. The E connects with JFK's AirTrain at Jamaica. Walking works for central Midtown; take transit for downtown or the High Line. Taxis suit luggage-heavy airport trips, but the hotel provides no airport shuttle.
  • After dark: This is an office-and-restaurant stretch rather than Times Square's entertainment crush. It suits dinner nearby and a less hectic return, but Third Avenue traffic and weak sleep feedback mean quiet is not assured.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 27, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · sec.gov · witkoff.com · walgreens.com · mta.info.

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 Courtyard New York Manhattan/ Midtown East

  • Hotel 48LEX New York (Lexington Avenue at East 48th Street). 48LEX wins when: Choose 48LEX for roomier accommodation with more boutique character and an evening wine hour. Keep Courtyard New York Manhattan/ Midtown East when: Keep the Courtyard for its spacious family-room options and proximity to the 53rd Street subway complex; 48LEX brings cooling complaints, elevator outages and a mandatory amenity fee.
  • The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection (Lexington Avenue at East 48th Street). The Lexington wins when: Choose The Lexington for historic character and comfortable beds near Grand Central. Keep Courtyard New York Manhattan/ Midtown East when: Keep the Courtyard when room space matters more than personality; The Lexington's compact rooms, dated bathrooms and uneven condition are meaningful compromises.

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 where generous, refreshed rooms and comfortable beds matter more than avoiding busy surroundings; breakfast charges and a destination fee are drawbacks. Keep Courtyard New York Manhattan/ Midtown East when: The Courtyard makes more sense for Midtown East meetings and families who want space without staying amid Times Square's crowds.
  • Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Central Park (Central Park South & Columbus Circle). Residence Inn Central Park wins when: Longer stays benefiting from kitchenette studios and included breakfast, or trips centered on the park and theaters; elevator waits and shaft noise are trade-offs. Keep Courtyard New York Manhattan/ Midtown East when: The Courtyard wins for east-side office access and travelers who prefer a conventional spacious hotel room to a kitchenette studio.

Getting around from Courtyard New York Manhattan/ Midtown East

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

  • Penn Station: 18 min by taxi.
  • LaGuardia Airport: 24 min by taxi.
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport: 36 min by taxi.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport: 39 min by taxi.
  • The Museum of Modern Art: 13 min.
  • Times Square: 11 min by transit.
  • The Plaza: 17 min.
  • Grand Central Terminal: 13 min.
  • Empire State Building: 12 min by transit.
  • Rockefeller Center: 11 min.
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 19 min by transit.
  • Central Park: 17 min.
  • Top of The Rock: 15 min.
  • Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: 20 min by transit.
  • American Museum of Natural History: 18 min by transit.
  • The High Line: 19 min by transit.

What guests say

  • Ratings: 4.1/5 (2,197 reviews).
  • Praised: Location (90% positive); Service (79% positive); Cleanliness (79% positive).
  • Complaints: Bathrooms and toiletries (80% negative); Sleep quality (67% negative); Accessibility (57% negative). The latest 50 reviews average 3.8/5. Among 10 excerpts, 4 praise room space and 4 describe service or room-assignment failures: a less consistent picture than the overall ratings. Latest reviews, newest first (all reviews):
  • matthew · 1/5 · Oct 15, 2026: “Sept 25/26. Left hotel prior to checking out and realized I left a $600 blue Burberry scarf on the unmade bed. I called the front desk immediately after leaving desk and was told someone would get it and I could pick up later.”
  • Vince · 4/5 · Oct 8, 2026: “Better than I expected. A bland and chaotic lobby and check-in experience. But there was nothing wrong with the hotel or the rooms. As a matter of fact, the rooms were very clean, a good size and well maintained.”
  • Travis · 1/5 · Oct 8, 2026: “Very disappointed to hear that while my wife was traveling alone on business, somebody with access to her room tried to enter it at 1 am.”
  • April · 4/5 · Oct 8, 2026: “The room is large and nice but its little bit old. The price and location are fine. I plan to visit again next time.”

Good to know

  • Parking: Off-site at 154 East 53rd Street: $75 per day plus 18.375% tax. Large SUVs add $10 per day plus tax.
  • Card hold: $50 per room per night for incidentals.
  • Check-in and checkout: Check-in: 4:00 PM. Checkout: 11:00 AM. Minimum check-in age: 21.
  • Housekeeping: Scheduled every other day, not daily.
  • Breakfast: Breakfast at Table 866 is not included as standard.
  • Smoking and pets: Smoke-free property. Pets are not allowed.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · sec.gov · witkoff.com · walgreens.com · mta.info · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: Space is the clear advantage, supported by family-room feedback on Booking.com and Expedia. The owner reports guestroom renovations completed in the first quarter of 2026; that does not establish a comprehensive bathroom renovation.
  • Cleanliness: A relative strength across booking sites: Expedia scores cleanliness 9.2/10, while the review themes are 79% positive across 315 cleanliness mentions.
  • Service: Booking.com and Expedia support a broadly positive picture, but 4 of the 10 review excerpts describe failures involving belongings, room access, laundry or bed allocation.
  • Amenities: A 12th-floor lounge, 24-hour gym, workstations and breakfast café cover the practical basics. Table 866 serves breakfast and Starbucks coffee; this is not a full-service dining hotel.
  • Fees and surprises: Off-site parking is $75 per day plus 18.375% tax; large SUVs add $10 per day plus tax. The card hold is $50 per room per night. Breakfast costs extra, and housekeeping is every other day.

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