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- Andaz 5th Avenue, a member of World of Hyatt, boasts a central Midtown Manhattan location close to New York landmarks such as Bryant Park, Times Square, and the Chrysler Building.
- Rooms start around $309 from a respected luxury hotel brand so you know what you're getting - here, that means well-appointed rooms with the chance to earn points and redeem perks if you're a World of Hyatt member.
- I stayed in an Andaz Suite, which starts at $436 per night, but also toured a standard King Room. The suite was nice but didn't feel worth the added cost. I would have been just as happy in the bright and still spacious smaller room.
- Read all Business Insider hotel reviews here.
The Andaz brand, housed within the World of Hyatt, has specialized in high-end boutique hotels since 2007 with their first location in London. Since then, Andaz has expanded to 22 locations worldwide with each property highlighting its surroundings and locavore details through food, toiletries, art, and design.
The Andaz 5th Avenue opened in 2010 in a 1920s building that originally held a department store, and later, Tommy Hilfiger's corporate headquarters. The hotel takes inspiration from its fashion roots; many rooms feature a clear glass closet to display your clothes as if they were couture pieces in a designer boutique.
The hotel is also across the street from the New York Public Library, a benefit Andaz does not take for granted. The hotel has in-house librarians who curate a selection of books refreshed based on the season. During Pride Month, the mini lobby library featured books on LGBTQ history.
But for all these local touches, the hotel still seems to feel the pressure and oversight of its Hyatt roots and tends to feel a bit corporate as a result.
I stayed in an Andaz Suite, the lowest level suite room, which was comped for review purposes. The room is typically priced in the mid $400s per night in low season and soars upwards of $650 at its peak. Unless you specifically want a suite, the standard King Room is a far better value. It ranges from $309 to $350 and is also spacious and bright. I would have been perfectly happy staying in one.
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