Portland Square Hotel - Hotel Reviews from across the web
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No title - expert review The Portland Square Hotel is centrally located on 47th Street, between Broadway and 6th Avenue, in the heart of Time Square New York. A delightful oasis in a city that never sleepsideally situated for theatre goers. The hotel is within steps of all of the entertainment, shopping, tours and theatre T... bootsnall.com
No title - expert review You can't beat this theater district old-timer for value, given its clean, simple rooms that invite with flower-print bedspreads and curtains. James Cagney once lived in the building, and - as the story goes - a few of his Radio City Rockette acquaintances lived upstairs. Life magazine used to have ... fodors.com
No title - expert review Manhattan is largely divided between the have- and have-nots. Here at the Portland Square Hotel you can experience this dichotomy under one roof. King and Queen studios newly-minted in 2006 are sleek and Euro-chic, with LCD TVs, gorgeous minimalist design, and private bathrooms. Beware the unfurbish... gayot.com
No title - expert review The Portland Square Hotel a theater hotel since 1904.a delightful budget oasis in the midst of the busy Times Square area.ideally situated for theater goers.decorated with Broadway photographs and other memorabilia of the 20s and 30s. For daytime shopping, the Hotel is within steps of the well known... shdweb.com
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Retro Value - user review As a frequent visitor to NYC,I've found the Portland Square to be clean,comfortable and safe. Most people do not visit NYC to spend time in their hotel room so bring your own pillow mint... newyork.citysearch.com
Nice Little Clean Hotel - user review As inexpensive as it costs to be there, it's worth more than what you pay.Althought the rooms are small, they are very clean and... newyork.citysearch.com
Great hotel! - user review Charming and unique...a great find in a great location! Will definitely retu... newyork.citysearch.com
GREAT FIND!!!!! - user review For an amazing price you get a clean, comfortable room in the heart of NYC. I couldn't have done any better. I chose a shared bath and the only draw back was my laziness to actually go out of my room. i never had a problem with compition. I was a single in a double and yes it was small but very comf... newyork.citysearch.com
Best Value - user review Great location. Clean rooms. I suggest getting a private... newyork.citysearch.com
Inexpensive? - user review How's this hotel "inexpensive" I just called to make a reservation, and it's $279 tax per night EARLY NOVEMBER! If that's "inexpensive", th... newyork.citysearch.com
A GREAT HOTEL!!!!!!!! - user review I highly recommend this place. This is the only hotel I would ever sta... newyork.citysearch.com
The Best in the West - user review I was very pleased during my stay at the Portland Square Hotel. I would never go anywhere else. Everything is nearby which is ... newyork.citysearch.com
great location for a good price - user review I'm a 22 year old gril from Austria and I stayed with my friend at this hotel 2 months ago. The room was very small but who cares... The main reason to choose this hotel is the GREAT location. Besides the price performan... newyork.citysearch.com
No title - user review i've stayes there at least 30 times in the last ten years,best bargin ,best location, cant beat ... newyork.citysearch.com
Super Duper - user review No Nonsense and Right for the Money! Perfect for those who want to feel safe, but don't need to be swathed... newyork.citysearch.com
Luxury without the crazy NY price! - user review Perfect location, and a total bargain! Everything is within walking distance....a luxury hotel without the insan... newyork.citysearch.com
BEST CHEAP HOTEL IN NYC - user review PORTLAND SQUARE IS A JEWEL OF A HOTEL. THE LOCATION IS WONDERFUL AS IS THE STAFF. SMALL ROOMS BUT VERY CLEAN. WON'T STAY ANY WHER... newyork.citysearch.com
Affordable Times Square - user review Somebody must be reading our reviews at this hotel,new carpet,new paint,new bedspreadsand drapes.Modern bathroooms and they just dropped their prices.It was a good deal before now prices are great !Friendly staff ,has a laundry for guest use.Lobby and hallways could use nicer colors,maybe thats next... newyork.citysearch.com
What a Deal - user review The perfect location in a no frills, small, but spotlessly clean little hotel. 1/2 block from Times Square and 1/2 block from the subway. Wouldnt even consider a... newyork.citysearch.com
portland square, time square, one and th - user review the portland square hotel is in time square, a great location. the price was incredible and the room was great. could not have ask... newyork.citysearch.com
Location Location Location! - user review The Portland Square Hotel's location is fantastic! I never have to go far to see my favorite Broadway shows, not to mention the half price tickets! The value is unbelievable. This hotel is well maintained, clean and the service is great! I wouldnt ta... newyork.citysearch.com
Broadways Best Bet - user review The price was right. The location was great. The rooms were clean and safe. What more could you ask for.It may not be fancy, but I'd stay there again in a heart beat. My money was better spent shopping than s... newyork.citysearch.com
Inexpensive but just fine - user review Excellent location. The beds were VERY comfortable and the rooms were clean. Lockers were available to rent if you needed to leave your stuff before check in or after check out. We didn't have any problems, although our friends stayed in the same type of room and it was smaller. They also had some i... expedia.com
Portland Square Hotel - user review Good, clean and sharp. Traveler's tip on local attractions.You have everythi... expedia.com
quaint little hotel - user review great location (in Time Square) nice r... expedia.com
Good Location - user review Hotel was nothing special in terms of the rooms, they were very small, only enough for the bed and a suitcase. Clean, comfortable just to lay your head down. In terms of Location, fantastic, ... expedia.com
Bad - user review I think is a really expensive hotel, and the room was old and very small. The only good was the ... expedia.com
Perfect location - user review Ideal location. Better than what I expected of a 2 star hotel. Small but very comfortable, very quiet room. Great shower! And right in the middle of the Theater District, can't be ... expedia.com
Not impressed - user review In this hotel, you will find 1. clean rooms 2. at a fantastic location (best and only advantage). 3. Service ok. What you have to know: 1. Not a cheerful hotel to go: once you enter the lobby, everything is painted in brown (except the room)which is not welcoming and don't make one to want to stay o... expedia.com
Great location - user review Keeping in mind this is a 2 star hotel, it was great. Fabulous location, clean, just what you need when you're spending all day out on the town and just need ... expedia.com
Just location. - user review Location was great convenient.Lobby and stuff were nice. However, that room was extremely terrible. Bed shirts were not ironed.I have never seen those terrible linen condition. Moreover the bath room was worst! The hot water did not privid continuancely. It changed to cold water and hotter water sud... expedia.com
So dark!!! - user review Only one good point, the location, just in the heart of Broodway. All the hotel is very dark (dark brown), really seems ... expedia.com
just for its location... - user review Our room looked at the backyard which was not a pleasant view, but we were out all day. So, that was ok. Rooms were not small, and the beds are comfortable. The staff was kind and friendly which is one of the things that makes the hotel more bearable. But the overall condition and maintenance of the... expedia.com
Worse hotel ever! - user review Simply disgusting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Traveler's tip.Avoid this hotel, you can be bitten by a snake or a scorpion wh... expedia.com
Convenience - user review the best thing of this hotel is its location, just half block from times square, very centric. the room is just simple, to sleep, clean..just that. One thing they can improve is the amenities or accesories in the room, as soap..we only got one soap for three days !! but overall...centric, simple and... expedia.com
Very small and dirty! - user review The hotel is in a good place next to Time Square, but it is very small and old. The room was incredible small with no space. Also no windows. Traveler's tip on local attra... expedia.com
Best value for location - user review The hotel is located in the heart of Times Square and is easily the best value for the location. The room was clean and comfortable AND it has free wireless and coffee in the rooms. That's ... expedia.com
when in nyc, i dont spend much time in hotel - user review the hotel was a great location. close to subway and close to midtown attractions. very small room with unimpressive view. the hallways were not well lit. but it was clean and the bed was comfortable. no frills. but when in nyc i spend very little time in my hotel. just to sleep. inexpensive and real... expedia.com
Duct tape was holding the rusty tub together. - user review The one thing about this hotel is its great location. If you are not expecting anything, I mean anything special, this is the hotel for you. It did have hot water and ... expedia.com
Will stay there anytime I go to New York - user review The Portland Square is clean, has hot water, good service, and is the perfect location for a visit to Manhattan. The hotel is slightly worn and dark but this didn't detract a bit from our stay. I'd recommend it to anyone and everyone going to Manhattan. I'll def... expedia.com
Worst one Ive ever stayed in - user review The room air was nasty and smelled like old smoke. The room was not clean. You can get much better in NYC for... expedia.com
Not Impressed - user review The room I was given was the size of single college dorm room. It was not kept by the maids while we were away. The only good thing is its location, in the heart of Times Square. If you just need a place to stay and don't need the perks... expedia.com
Mind over matter - user review The room is the size of the spare bedroom at your aunt's house. However, the bed is comfortable, the bathroom quite adequate. You are steps from Times Square. If you are going to NY to spend time in the room, go elsewhere. If you need a clean, comfortable place to sleep and wash up before your next ... expedia.com
good for the location - user review The staff was very helpful and friendly. The location was great and parking was right in front of the hotel, plus you get a really good discount for parking. The rooms were small but you are never in them. We ... expedia.com
Just right for the money... - user review This hotel may not have multi stars but it was just perfect. The rooms are tiny, but clean, and the staff was very helpful. The hotel has easy access(1/2 block) to Times Square and the theatre district. It was also a short stroll to Central Park and 5th Avenue. The heater in the room was a little no... expedia.com
The pictures are deceiving - user review This place is in a good location, but the service and accomodations were extremely disappointing and not worth the nightly rate. This place reminded me of a 2 star hotel in a big city in Europe...small, barely clean, bare minimums in terms of amenities. When you step out of the shower and feel like ... expedia.com
Portland Square for Times Square - user review We stayed in the east wing, reached via a rather labyrinthine path from the main desk. The room was clean and quiet; the bathroom was large. The location was great for a NYC midtown trip, and the subway access was good. No complaints! Traveler's tip on dining.We liked breakfasting at the Olympic Din... expedia.com
Hair on the Sheets ~ Yuck! - user review I booked this hotel the weekend of the NYC Marathon, so it was about the only choice available. I read the reviews and looked forward to a small but clean place, utilitarian but in a great central location. Well, the location is indeed great, but that would be about it. Yes, the room was small, but ... fodors.com
Go in With low expectations - user review I didn't expect much and the Portland Square was less than I expected. On the plus side, great location and our bed was comfortable. Towels and sheets, while worn, were clean. Looking around, the room looks clean. The maid and the maintenance man was very nice. The area is quieter than I expected. O... fodors.com
No frills? No plug, no curtains, no cleaning....! - user review If you're on a budget in NY you'll want a no frills hotel. Unforunately in the Portland Square, the kind of frills that were left off included: no plug in the wash basin in my room nowhere to hang a towel in the room curtains that wouldn't meet in the middle (tip: pack clothes pegs to hold the drape... fodors.com
IGNORE THE RANTS - user review On a budget, this may be the best hotel you can stay in. The room was small, but clean. It was a bit stuffy, but we left the fan on and that cleared out. Don't expect awesome views and top amenities, but the location is one of the best in NY, being 1/2 a block a way from times square is great! The s... fodors.com
Portland Square Hotel is a Pretty sad place - user review Rooms aren't small,they are tiny !!My bathroom was larger than the room. No closet,no class.Save your money,and,g... fodors.com
No title - user review Stayed at this hotel on new years eve. The room was a little small but we hardly stayed in the room anyway, since there is so much to keep you busy in New York. Our room seemed clean and the guys at the hotel desk were helpful. Only downside was our room with shared bathroom wasn't ready when we arr... fodors.com
Not Bad As Some Have Described - user review Stayed here for 4 nights.The rooms are small yes,but the value is great.Where can you find a Times Square hotel for less than $100.I didn't find any cockroaches, the service was friendly and the hotel was atmospheric.It might not be the St Regis but again it's not charg... fodors.com
Portland Square will leave you going in circles.. - user review The bathroom was unusually large compared to the little sleeping room. Also, it was quite confusing trying to navigate through the hotel. Overall, it was a good deal and you were only minutes from Times Square, so I'd stay there again but only if I didn't have ... fodors.com
Flea bag hotel - user review The postage stamp size room was rundown, musty and moldy. I don't think this room has been updated for 30 years. Duct tape was used to patch hole... fodors.com
Portland Square Hotel (132 West 47 Street ): Portland Square Hotel - user review this hotel is not the Ritz..that is for sure. It was okay. Not fancy at all. At first, we got this horrible room with two twin beds and a private bath..horrible. the air didn't work,so they had to give us another room..to our luck, an upgrade. this room was two double beds with private bath. we were... virtualtourist.com
Clean but service awful - user review Me and my partner went to this hotel early november 2006 and it may be clean but as for the service behind the reception desk, they were the most ignorant people we've ever ... travel.yahoo.com
Great Value, excellent location - user review For the price and location the Portland Square Hotel is an excellent value. It's only 2 blocks from Times Square, within walking distance of the Theater Disctrict, Rockefeller... travel.yahoo.com
absolutely horrible. - user review ok. I stayed at this hotel during New Years '06. We took the red-eye from california and reached the hotel at 7am. Prior to this I had called the hotel asking if they have ear... travel.yahoo.com
Worst hotel Experience! - user review The Portland Square Hotel was honestly the worst hotel I have ever seen. Looking for a cheap rate in NYC, I wasn't expecting much, but this hotel was unbearable. Not only did ... travel.yahoo.com
Roaches - user review On my last visit to NYC, I stayed at the Marriott Marquis so I was quite shocked with the hotel but decided to make the best of it. The room was small but the bed was extremly ... travel.yahoo.com
Near Times square - user review And that is all you can get in that Hotel. You can see that it was build loooong time ago. And what is safe-deposit box?! O.K. sheets were clean. But lokation is the best. You a... travel.yahoo.com
Dont do it !!! - user review My husband,daughter and I stayed for a week at this hotel in late November 2006. It was our first time in New York and so was very excited. On arrival the outside looks nice but... travel.yahoo.com
Not a chance - user review Undoubtedly this is the absolute worst hotel I have ever stayed at. I booked for two nights last night was my first and I can?t believe I have to spend another night. I?m contem... travel.yahoo.com
Never been treat in such a rude way - user review I was there with my family, in two rooms. But no room was as these on the pictures. The worse was the girls from the hotel. They was the less friendly I ever seen. One of them, ... travel.yahoo.com
we will not go back - user review our room looked nothing like the pictures advertising this place. I would call it a dump. Our windows looked out on a brick wall. There were no pictures on the wall. It was ver... travel.yahoo.com
Heart of Times Square - user review The hotel's best feature is its location. We came to NY for shows and shopping so we were very happy that everything was in close proximity to the hotel. My 19 year old neice and... travel.yahoo.com
not clean - user review We picked this hotel because of the location, and most reviews told us it was clean, the lobby is clean but that was it, the location is excellent, the irish pup across the stree... travel.yahoo.com
Worst hotel I've ever stayed at - user review I found nothing redeeming about the Portland Square Hotel. The service was bad, the room was unpleasant, and the hallways were dark and dingy. If this place had the last room avail... travel.yahoo.com
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