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Hotel Omni Berkshire Place Hotel 4 star
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21 East 52nd Street New York, United States of America -
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Amy Adejokun Section editor

The Omni Berkshire Place is very smart 1930s-style hotel with some very sleek contemporary touches right in the heart of Manhattan. It would be misleading to say that it has one particular feature that sets it aside from its competitors, but it does what it does extremely well, maintaining a high level of service and comfort throughout. It boasts well-appointed, spacious guestrooms and suites with good amenities, a very pleasant rooftop terrace with views of St. Patrick's Cathedral and a full service restaurant which serves decent fare if you do not want to head out for a meal. Able to meet the expectations of both the business and leisure traveller, one could do a lot worse in this part of town.

A dependable mid-range hotel with spacious accommodations and a rooftop terrace with pleasant views.

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    Location 8.41 /10

    Situated on East 52nd Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues, the hotel has a great central Manhattan location right in amongst some of the most famous shopping in the city. Central Park, Grand Central, the Rockefeller Center, Broadway, the UN, Times Square and New York Public Library are all within a 15-minute walk of the hotel and there are a couple of subway stations in close proximity too to get you around the island. JFK is 16 miles away, La Guardia 9 miles and Newark 16.

    Accommodation 8.20 /10

    The Omni has just under 300 guestrooms and suites, all of whose décor remains pretty consistent throughout. With a similar palette to the lobby, yellows, browns and greys dominate and there are some art nouveau touches in the form of the lamps and headboards for example. The standard rooms (known as deluxe at The Omni) are fairly generous in their square meterage and feature one or two queen beds dressed in custom linens which make a break from the traditional white. The sturdy bedside tables feature elegant reading lamps as well as a phone and a clock radio. There is enough space in the corner for an armchair and occasional table while the space also permits a long writing desk. Inside the sycamore closet you will find a minibar and snack tray, a safe, an iron and ironing board and an umbrella. Most of the deluxe rooms give onto the interior courtyard which is perfect if you are a light sleeper as they are extremely quiet. The Italian marble bathrooms have several different colours of tile which looks a bit odd however they are in excellent condition and there is space to move around. There are mirrors on two walls in addition to a make-up mirror while there is also a good range of personalised toiletries and amenities presented on silver trays. Most of the rooms have a deep soaking tub with shower and curved curtain rail. You will also find bathrobes and a hairdryer in the bathroom.

    There are of course larger guestrooms at the hotel such as the premier or executive rooms which not only have more spacious living quarters but also views Madison Avenue or 52nd Street and extra amenities including an iPod docking station. The suites are separated into sleeping and living areas and have pull out sofas for extra guests with the larger ones also having separate bathtub and shower. The largest suite, the Rodgers and Hammerstein, boasts a wraparound terrace and powder room within its 90-odd m².

    Overview 7.70 /10

    With one of those traditional New York bronze-coloured canopies over the front entrance of the Omni, one already gets an impression of what is to come inside. The lobby is rather grand, despite its low ceiling, thanks in no small part to the period chandeliers, the impressive central flower arrangement and the custom rugs which partially cover the all white marble floors. The reception desk can be found on the right-hand side where you will be greeted warmly by the professional members of staff while toward the back of the hall is some seating space, rather cosy with sofas and armchairs and some contemporary canvases on the walls. More greenery is a welcome addition to the setting, as is the lamps, vases and carriage clock. The colour tones, while quite sober overall, do involve some bursts of colour whilst remaining smart. What is less classy is the ATM machine installed in the lobby which reminds of hotels in a far lower class than the Omni.

    In terms of other public spaces and facilities, the hotel has a good quality fitness room with all types of machine (some have their own screen) as well as towels, water and fresh fruit. For those who prefer to relax, head up to the terrace from where you get a great view of St. Patrick's Cathedral and of the surrounding sky scrapers looming down on the space. Guests are free to bring their bar drinks up here and can also order room service to the terrace if the weather permits.

    Four elevators serve all 20 floors of the hotel and finding your room is an uncomplicated and swift process. The corridors are wide, light and clean and room numbers are well indicated.

    Food and drink 7.20 /10

    Fireside is the Omni's restaurant and bar located just off the lobby on the ground floor of the property. At the centre of the space stands the square bar with its engraved glass container for bottles suspended from the ceiling. The counter of the bar is also used in the mornings for the breakfast buffet, although you can also order à la carte dishes such as eggs and the works ,pancakes, waffles etc. The rest of the space is rather warm with columns looking like piled books, red Chesterfield couches and huge candles round the edge of the room. There is a mix of seating styles at the square and round tables for two while on the ceiling is a huge rectangular light fixture. Funk music plays in the background at a bearable level.

    There is no lunch or dinner menu as such, but rather an all-day menu which offers a decent choice of dishes including sharing platters, salads, sandwiches, pizzas and a number of sides. The ingredients are not of the highest quality nor are they perhaps the freshest, however the food is reasonable and no more or less expensive than a similar Midtown eatery. A late night menu is also available but which is limited and there is another for kids. An express four-course menu, priced at $28, is another option during the weekday lunchtimes.

    To know

    The Berkshire Place is part of Omni Hotels and Resorts, a Texas-based group with over 40 hotels and resorts across North America and Mexico. This particular property has been part of the group since the late 1990s. Guests who join up to the Omni loyalty programme have the right to a free shoe shine, complimentary laundry and free tea and coffee in the mornings.

    Equipment

    • Shuttle bus
    • Car park
    • Handicap access
    • Restaurant
    • Internet access

      ($14.95/24h, complimentary if part of loyalty scheme)

    • Air conditioning
    • Spa

      massage, beauty salon, Turkish bath, keep fit, spa

    • Sports equipment

      fitness, sports, gym

    • Animals allowed
    • Whirlpool bath
    • Safe
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Solarium
    • Meeting room

    advantage

    • A tasteful 1930s décor
    • Spacious rooms
    • Rooftop terrace
    • Central location

    disadvantages

    • Cost of in-room wifi

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