Hotel Stanford was a nice hotel. Very lovely, safe, clean, and pleasant hotel. The staff were professional and welcoming. More than happy to give you additional help to make your stay more enjoyable. Someone was always at the front desk along with a doorman to help with luggage and to make you laugh. Really appreciated the help with the luggage in and out of the hotel. Our check in was smooth and they give you a list of restaurants and places that you can go to and get an additional 10% off your bill. We did just that at the restaurant next door. It was yummy.
The beds were comfortable and the room very clean. We had a safe and a refrigerator in our room and more than enough space for our excessive luggage. As far as location, you really can't get better. I loved our lower Manhattan hotel at Christmas, but this location was way more convenient as you are near everything like the Empire State Building, Hop On and Hop Off bus stop, and Madison Square Garden. The food in the area is great and people are very nice. One drawback: The breakfast is odd. No eggs any style or bacon. They had instant mashed potatoes, Vienna Sausages, and salad makings instead. Toast saved them, but plan on eating elsewhere for breakfast. You do get one free bottle of water per person each day.
HINT: *Make reservations way in advance. *They will store luggage before Check In.*If you are going to use the 10% off connected to the Hotel, ask for a coupon before you head out.