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Seton Hotel

3 stars
144 East 40th Street, New York City, NY 10016

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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.6
out of 5 33 reviews
fantastic location for seeing new york

From the time we arrived at the seton hotel we had a brillant holiday. The staff went out of their... See full review

  • earley
  • Nov 15, 2012
long weekend away

Staff very welcoming and friendly. Hotel very well situated. Within easy walking distance of places... See full review

  • Generous mum
  • Oct 17, 2012
This Midtown Manhattan Hotel is the secret of savvy travelers who seek affordable, attractive accommodations in one of the best locations in the city. The SETON HOTEL has just completed an extensive renovation. The hotel staff and management are dedicated to superior customer service consistent with our beautiful new exterior and interior design. We aim to provide our guests with great service and comfort. The courteous front desk staff will attend to your needs and share their city secrets and local favorites, including special discounts and entertainment deals-24 hours a day. Guests can choose from a variety of rooms, the vast majority of our rooms have new private bathrooms. We also have a unique Economy Option (EO's). Consider a room with a shared bathroom. The rooms are beautiful and share a brand new private bathroom (with 2-3 other rooms) down the hall. Located at 40th Street and Lexington Avenue, in the very heart of Midtown East, both the business and leisure traveler agree The Seton is an ideal choice. Steps from Grand Central Terminal at 42nd Street, Times Square, the Theatre District; the United Nations; Empire State Building are within easy walking distance. Famous New York Shopping: Macy's and Fifth Avenue shopping all nearby. Easy access to subway and major bus lines, so you're everywhere in the city in no time.

Seton Hotel Rooms

Premium Queen
Newly renovated Queen room offer one queen bed with private-bath sleeps two, excellent choice for singles, couples, or business travelers who love value. Offering newly designed deluxe limestone baths and traditional hotel options.
Premium Two Doubles
Newly renovated, extra large guestroom offers two double beds, unique furnishings, and a private bathroom. Plan your day in the city with complimentary wireless Internet access and watch cable channels on the flat-screen TV. Refrigerators, hair dryers, and ironing equipment are available on request.
Premium Double
Newly renovated, charming modern residential feel guestroom offers one double bed, unique furnishings, and a private bathroom. Plan your day in the city with complimentary wireless Internet access and watch cable channels on the flat-screen TV. Refrigerators, hair dryers, and ironing equipment are available on request.
Premium Double Shared Bath
This newly renovated room offers one double bed with shared-bath, sleeps two, affordable choice for the savvy world traveler or quick city breaks.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Elevators
Services
Business center
Internet
Wireless internet
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

40.7496 -73.9763
Area served
In the heart of New York City.
Nearby airports
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) approximately 1 hour from hotel.
Area description
Located at 40th Street and Lexington Avenue, in the very heart of Midtown East, close to: Grand Central Terminal, Times Square and the Theater District; the United Nations; Empire State Building. New York Shopping: Herald Square and Macy's; Fifth Avenue shopping.

Nearby points of interest

  • Daily News Building: 0.1 mi
  • Chrysler Building: 0.2 mi
  • Murray Hill: 0.2 mi
  • Grand Central Station: 0.2 mi
  • MetLife Building: 0.3 mi
  • Pierpont Morgan Library: 0.3 mi
  • Ralph Bunche Park: 0.3 mi
  • NY Public Library: 0.4 mi
  • Robert Moses Playground: 0.4 mi
  • Tudor City: 0.4 mi
  • American Academy of Dramatic Arts: 0.4 mi
  • Lord & Taylor: 0.4 mi
  • Japan Society Gallery: 0.5 mi
  • Century Building: 0.5 mi
  • United Nations Headquarters: 0.5 mi
  • Daily News Building: 0.1 mi
  • Chrysler Building: 0.2 mi
  • Murray Hill: 0.2 mi
  • Grand Central Station: 0.2 mi
  • MetLife Building: 0.3 mi
  • Pierpont Morgan Library: 0.3 mi
  • Ralph Bunche Park: 0.3 mi
  • NY Public Library: 0.4 mi
  • Robert Moses Playground: 0.4 mi
  • Tudor City: 0.4 mi
  • American Academy of Dramatic Arts: 0.4 mi
  • Lord & Taylor: 0.4 mi
  • Japan Society Gallery: 0.5 mi
  • Century Building: 0.5 mi
  • United Nations Headquarters: 0.5 mi
  • Trump World Tower: 0.5 mi
  • The King's College: 0.5 mi
  • Empire State Building Lobby Gallery: 0.5 mi
  • Bryant Park: 0.5 mi
  • Ford Foundation Building: 0.5 mi
  • East Side: 0.5 mi
  • East 34th Street Heliport: 0.5 mi
  • Saks Fifth Avenue: 0.6 mi
  • Bank of America Tower: 0.6 mi
  • Chester A. Arthur Home: 0.6 mi
  • Koreatown, Manhattan: 0.6 mi
  • Diamond District: 0.6 mi
  • International Building: 0.6 mi
  • Herald Square: 0.6 mi
  • Belasco Theatre: 0.6 mi
  • Nintendo World Store New Yok: 0.6 mi
  • Cathedral of St. Patrick: 0.6 mi
  • Town Hall: 0.6 mi
  • Stephen Sondheim Theatre: 0.6 mi
  • NBC Studios: 0.6 mi
  • Macy's Herald Square: 0.6 mi
  • Rockefeller Center: 0.6 mi
  • Condé Nast Building: 0.7 mi
  • Manhattan Mall: 0.7 mi
  • GE Building: 0.7 mi
  • Lower Plaza: 0.7 mi
  • Macys: 0.7 mi
  • Citicorp Center: 0.7 mi
  • Theater District: 0.7 mi
  • Lyceum Theatre: 0.7 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1000

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (33)

Ratings and reviews for Seton Hotel

Overall score

3.6 / 5
About the scores
33 out of 33
Amenities:
3.3
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.5
Location:
4.4
Value:
3.8

85% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

1

Would not recommend

Anonymous
Business
San Jose, CA, USA
Nov 20, 2011

bad hotel

The Seton Hotel is very bad!! The room is very small and not clean. No furniture (such as table, chairs) is available in the room. And more surprisingly, there is no bathroom, which is really ridiculous!!! I will never live in this hotel again...

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

It's easy to find the hotel.

Review of Seton Hotel

Reviewer score

1

Would not recommend

EMaria
New York, NY, USA
Feb 17, 2012

Horrible

Sheets were dirty. The hotel was full of dust from construction I WAS NOT INFORMED OF. I could not sleep because of all of the banging and construction going on. The carpet was stained and filthy my feet were black! There were bugs in the bath tub, it was just outrageous.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
1
Review of Seton Hotel

Reviewer score

1

Would not recommend

NYC businessman
Business
Atlanta
Mar 16, 2013

Not impressed

For what I paid to stay at the hotel and had to share a bathroom with three other guest I would say to book someplace.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Seton Hotel

Reviewer score

2

Would recommend

DLWE
Business
Jacksonville, FL, USA
Dec 11, 2011

Good for short stays

Room was clean and neat with firm bedding. Carpeting very old and worn as is the wall paint. Rooms are small but great location. We were able to walk to Time Square and also RC to see the Christmas Tree.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Seton Hotel

Reviewer score

3

Would not recommend

JBEE
Louisiana
Sep 6, 2011

good location

The Seton is in a great location close to the Grand Central Station. The hotel website indicates that the rooms are newly renovated and show pictures of the newly renovated rooms. Only 3 floors of 6 have newly renovated rooms. Since we booked through "Orbitz" this is why we were told that we received the "unrenovated rooms" which was a big disappointment especially since I booked this hotel mainly because we wanted to be in the newly renovated rooms. Anyhow, The Clerk on call was kind enough to let us stay in an available renovated room our last night. Bottom Line... the hotel shouldn't advertise renovated rooms without being more specific.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Seton Hotel

Reviewer score

3

Would recommend

The girlies
uk
Dec 19, 2011

Good basic accomodation

You get what you pay for. Older hotel basic services but the staff are brilliant. Served our requirements for short stay (3 nights). Great for Midtown Manhatten shopping and sights.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Seton Hotel

Reviewer score

3

Would recommend

JessieNYC
Boston, MA
May 14, 2012

Be Careful when selecting your room!

I pitched in with my sister when planning a surprise Mother's Day Trip to NYC.. We booked a standard double bed w/ private bath room at the Seton Hotel. However when we got to the room, it basically hadn't changed since it opened in probably 1812. The room was tiny w/ a tiny bathroom. The A/C didn't work. The "city view" was a view of an alley way, barbed wire over a fence, and trash. The only nice things in the room were the beds. On the second day of our stay we asked the front desk about our A/C not functioning. When we returned to the hotel later that afternoon, we were excited to hear that since the engineer couldn't fix the A/C, we were being given a complimentary upgrade to a newly renovated room. This made the world of a difference and had we been in this room both nights I would have given the hotel 5 stars on all the ratings. The beds were great, lighting was great, bathroom was great w/ a full tub. Everything was renovated. It was GREAT! So if you are choosing the Seton Hotel, make sure you know what room you're selecting or your Hotel might look like a Motel..

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

SOHO.. Awesome shops!! Also, for Nightlife - go to 230 Fifth Ave.. it has the BEST rooftop bar w/ the Empire State Building in the background! (pricey but worth it for a drink or two)

Review of Seton Hotel

Reviewer score

3

Would recommend

Mybelle717
Los Angeles, California
May 22, 2012

Great Location!!!

The Seton is just 3 blocks away from Grand Central Station. The staff is really nice - they held our luggage after check out until we were ready to leave Manhattan. If you end up having to get a room with a shared bathroom, it is not a big issue. The bathroom was located down the hallway from our room and it was never in use when I needed it. I will definitely be returning to the Seton for my next New York trip.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Ess-A-Bagel on 3rd Ave (between 50th & 51st St.) The Comfort Diner on 45th St (Between 3rd & 2nd Ave.) -the banana hazelnut french toast is TO DIE FOR!!!

Review of Seton Hotel

Reviewer score

3

Would recommend

Mick P
Minneapolis, mn
May 20, 2013

Nice starting point

They have a great starting location, convenient to Grand Central Station for most modes of transport. Room was fine, clean and well kept. The only negative was the busy, noisy street nearby

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Seton Hotel

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Anonymous
Atlanta
Jun 28, 2011

Near to Central station

Little but nice room with nice bath room

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
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