My girlfriend and I recently stayed at the Broadway Plaza Hotel for three nights. Based on all the positive reviews, it looked like it was real good value for the money, which it turns out to be except for one thing which is the mattress. The mattresses are so worn out that it's almost impossible to sleep two in the same bed. After one night of interrupted sleep we asked to be changed room. The second bed was a little better but still lacked in comfort.

The staff is very polite and helpful. Rooms are tidy cleans but the tile ceiling with it's 2x4 fluorescent light felt kinda odd for an hotel room. Both rooms we were in had a nice view of the Empire State Building. Parking is only one block away and not too expensive (25$ / 24 hour period). The location is not bad, it's only a short walk to Times Square and one block away from a subway station. I felt safe walking in the neighbourhood even at night.

Overall, if it wasn't for the beds, I would recommend this hotel without hesitation. It is a real bargain. But unfortunately, since the primary purpose of a hotel is to get some rest, which I hardly had, I can't recommend it...

My husband and I stayed two nights at the Broadway Plaza. It was nice and the staff was very friendly. It's not the most updated hotel but for the money it was worth it. We were pretty far away from Times Square but the subway was one block away. During the day everything is busy and happening but after 8pm all the shops are closed. What I thought was room service actually came from outside the hotel. The only thing i would complain about it the room smelled like smoke. I am a smoke so I didn't mind, but you may want to double check to make sure you are on a non-smoking floor. Next time i will probably choose a hotel closer to the action. But this one is nice. There is a wonderful restuarant down the street called San Rocco go there!!!!!!!!!! (39 West 24th Street BTW 5th & 6th)

hard time finding a nice hotel with nice price, good location and would allow 5 in a room. This hotel met all of my criteria so I figured we would give it a try. Well worth the price offered on their website. Will definitely use this hotel next time in city. Staff friendly and helpful. Suite was large and clean. Subway 1 block walk is huge plus. Never felt unsafe even walking from subway after midnight. Teen girls loved the stores around hotel. Got jewelry/purses/etc CHEAP! try purse store right around corner. Cannot comment on the breakfast because we did not take advantage of it. yes, had to wait couple of minutes on elevators but so what. Clean,comfortable and safe.

Staying in Manhattan is expensive, so this hotel is a great option for anyone on a budget (though it's still not "cheap," especially with the outrageous hotel tax-- but that's at any hotel, so I digress).

The hotel lobby is small, but very nice and clean. The staff is excellent- very polite and willing to help. The only annoyance is waiting for elevators- there are only two to service the 13 floors, but it's manageable.

Our room was clean and decent size- we packed 4 adults in the room. Very clean, though there was one creepy thing- two small child handprints on the back side of the bathroom door. Creepy, but I'd deal with a lot of weird handprints to save some serious cash (especially with the cost of dining in NYC!).

The breakfast was an excellent perk- I recommend getting there early if you want a seat, it's pretty small. Sweet rolls, bagels, donuts, coffee, tea, milk, juice. Very nice- saves you the cost of breakfast in this phenomenally expensive city.

The location of the hotel was mostly good- about 10 steps from the subway station (28th street). Very easy to hop on and head downtown to Chinatown, SoHo, Ground Zero. It was just a tad sketchy of an area-- weird stores in the immediate vicinity, selling wigs and all sorts of bizarre crap. Someone said it was a West African neighborhood. A little strange also because everything seemed to close up around 7pm- though this was the city that never sleeps? Guess not in this part of midtown. Just head down to 23rd/5th ave and you're back in civilization.

Side note for all you budget travelers-- there is an EXCELLENT diner on 23rd, almost to 7th avenue- next to some lobster place called Malibu Diner. Typical Greek diner with great food and INCREDIBLE prices (pretty much the same as we pay here in the suburbs of Chicago for a meal). Great, great place. Found it the last night we were there- such a bummer! Just a 15 minute or so walk from the hotel.

Final thought- do not take the car service they offer at the hotel. They charge $50 to go to LGA (though you don't have to tip). You can easily take a cab (as long as you're not traveling during rush hour) for $40 including tip.

Overall, great experience, lots of fun. Can't wait to return!