The Lexington New York City

Midtown, New York

Star rating

Hotel entrance
Deluxe 2 Double
The Stayton Room
The Stayton Room
One Bedroom Suite
Lobby
Standard Queen Room
Guest Bathroom
Hotel exterior
Lobby seating area
Deluxe King
Fitness centre
Junior Suite
Elevators
Hotel entrance
Deluxe 2 Double
The Stayton Room
The Stayton Room
One Bedroom Suite
Lobby
Standard Queen Room
Guest Bathroom
Hotel exterior
Lobby seating area
Deluxe King
Fitness centre
Junior Suite
Elevators

The hotel

Fancy staying somewhere that has been the home to a number of several Hollywood celebrities, most notably Marilyn Monrow? Look no further. A hote that has heaps of history, jazz-inspired decoration, and a central location to suit all New York visitors - the Lexington dates back to 1929, and the marble lobby may have been modernized, but it's all got it's original structure. Here you're just a stones throw from the glitzy shops of 5th Avenue, and even closer to the iconic Grand Central Station. From Standard Rooms to more spacious suites, you'll be comfortable whichever you opt for. and with Starbucks coffee available in the lobby, and a classic cocktail list at the Stayton, you'll not go thirsty whilst you're here either.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Valet parking
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Lexington Avenue in the fashionable East Side, 3 blocks from 5th Avenue. All Manhattan's main sites within walking distance alongside Grand Central Station and further transport links. Transfer time from John F. Kennedy International Airport: 50 minutes.

Hotel information

725 rooms and suites with Jazz Age-inspired decor. All with air-conditioning, 50-inch HDTV, complimentary WiFi, iHome docking station and alarm clock, bath amenities, bathrobes, Sealy® Encore Ultra Plush bed, safe, hairdryer, and iron and ironing board. 

Standard Rooms are approximately 150-170 sq ft, with either 1 king-size bed or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

Deluxe Rooms are approximately 300 sq ft in size, with 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Junior Suites are approximately 440 sq ft in size, and feature a separate sitting area with sleeper sofa, a coffee machine, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

One Bedroom Suites are approximately 700 sq ft in size, and feature a separate living room with a sofa bed and additional TV, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 people.

The Stayton Room (bar and lounge serving breakfast daily, and cocktails and light bites in the evenings). Starbucks®. Crunch fitness centre. Complimentary WiFi access. Valet parking $80 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). Laundry service*.

The hotel's resort fee is included in our rates.

* Denotes local charge.

One person must be aged 21 years and over in each room at check-in.

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Jun 29, 2025 KS12-Chicago Chicago, Illinois

Did they change the management recently? This used to be my go-to hotel. I loved chatting with Philippe at the concierge desk and there was a wonderful European woman working at the front desk (can’t remember UK or Germany)… Now the check in took over 30min - 4 people working 2 computers (why?) while the other 2 computers are sitting empty. … Read more
Did they change the management recently? This used to be my go-to hotel. I loved chatting with Philippe at the concierge desk and there was a wonderful European woman working at the front desk (can’t remember UK or Germany)… Now the check in took over 30min - 4 people working 2 computers (why?) while the other 2 computers are sitting empty. There was a line of us piping up waiting to get checked in. They closed the Elite check in line and yelled at Marriott elite members waiting to get on the other side of the rope. Every time I had to interact with anyone at the front desk seemed like a huge inconvenience. My room was not cleaned at all one day. When I causally asked a cleaning person in the hallway the following day if they will clean my room - she barked at me and told me she leaves at 3pm. That was when I was leaving in the morning, so not sure how 3pm is relevant. Dry cleaning was not brought to my room until I called and they had to look for it - I needed that dress for a business meeting early next morning. My second to last night the elevator, my floor and my room smelled like cigarettes. It was horrible - I messaged the hotel but obviously nothing changed. I actually left the room one night early without checking out early - I figured I wouldn’t get the refund for the last night anyway (I had it booked till Saturday but I left Friday). I spent my last night at a friend’s place in NYC because I didn’t want to risk the cigarette smoke again. Read less
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Jun 28, 2025 2016Holly Washington DC, District of Columbia

Basically a very fine stay. Large 4th floor room overlooking front entrance, a jr suite with equally large bathroom. Thoroughly cleaned each day. Great Location, M4 Bus up Madison Ave and down Fifth, also subway only two blocks away. Can walk to Rock Center. Delicious buffet breakfast ($36 pp, NYC rates), wide variety of offerings, hot breakfast… Read more
Basically a very fine stay. Large 4th floor room overlooking front entrance, a jr suite with equally large bathroom. Thoroughly cleaned each day. Great Location, M4 Bus up Madison Ave and down Fifth, also subway only two blocks away. Can walk to Rock Center. Delicious buffet breakfast ($36 pp, NYC rates), wide variety of offerings, hot breakfast cooked just right, melon firm and juicy, not overripe. Lobby ambience good, intg hotel history (Monroe/Dimaggio, etc). Staff helpful, most really pleasant and caring. We commend several staff members: Jenny and Nurat at check-in (a room was substituted for our original booking) but most of all Robin K, Front Desk Mgr for his handling of a very difficult night housekeeping situation. Also David a concierge for bus info. Like two recent other guests, we don't understand the negative reviews. Maybe some rooms are less desirable, ours including bathroom was great. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful hotel, Service not so much, disappointing

Jun 23, 2025 Kac0710

Just finished a short stay at the Lexington. It was a treat for our family as our grandparents had their breakfast reception there back in 1936. Hotel is beautiful. As a gold elite Marriott member I rented two rooms with my points and paid for the Lady Ella Suite. Pros: All were beautiful and clean. Issues: while I was able to get into the… Read more
Just finished a short stay at the Lexington. It was a treat for our family as our grandparents had their breakfast reception there back in 1936. Hotel is beautiful. As a gold elite Marriott member I rented two rooms with my points and paid for the Lady Ella Suite. Pros: All were beautiful and clean. Issues: while I was able to get into the Lady Ella suite early, I could not check into the other 2 rooms. I finally got into one king room at 5:30. The 2nd one was not ready still due to cleaning. At 7pm I checked again and was told it was still not ready. Asked for an estimate of when it would be ready and was told, "I have no idea". As a gold elite member (I know it's not the highest level but still....) I thought I deserved a better answer, particularly when the gentleman next to me was given a room as he was checking in. I then made my displeasure known---was very tired due to all day travel to get there. The clerk stepped into a back room and then 10 minutes later magically appeared with a key to a room. Not sure why a room suddenly became available. No discount offered either. Also the Lady Ella Suite was booked for the balcony outside, however that was locked and we were unable to access it. Again no discount offered for that. The $36.00 breakfast in the bar was poor as well (buffet style) with lukewarm eggs and potatoes. For the amount of money you spend on these rooms I would expect much more. We were disappointed. Kelley Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice lobby but small rooms. Staff lovely BUT bar closes at 11pm !

Jun 14, 2025 Vanessa-Jayne B London, United Kingdom

There is a champagne dispenser in the lobby BUT you can only get a token from the bar WHEN IT IS OPEN. All of this should have been made clear at check in - London hotels are open later and I always praised NY for being open late….guess that changed.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating I shall give this boarding house a miss in future and find a real hotel

Jun 10, 2025 JamesPAB Castle Hedingham, United Kingdom

It is shameful that a hotel that charges as much as it does per night cannot offer a better and more fore filling bar menu than it does. Whilst I appreciate the surrounding area is filled with mediocre restaurants, this hotel cannot outshine them with a simple jaw dropping bar menu, instead the hotel seems to pride itself with a pathetic offering… Read more
It is shameful that a hotel that charges as much as it does per night cannot offer a better and more fore filling bar menu than it does. Whilst I appreciate the surrounding area is filled with mediocre restaurants, this hotel cannot outshine them with a simple jaw dropping bar menu, instead the hotel seems to pride itself with a pathetic offering of substandard sustenance, served by bored and disinterested staff. At a time when the tourist trade to the USA is dropping, this hotel is acting like a dinosaur unaware extinction is looming unaware that better is going to be demanded. More over it does little to inspire one to partake of the breakfast on offer at the premises. Though there is a Starbucks off the lobby I would suggest popping across 3rd to the Starbucks there. My company lists this as preferred accommodation but clearly they require more feedback. In comparison to the accommodation and food & beverage facilities at nearby, similar priced hotels I think we, my company, are wasting our time staying here. Read less