Hotel Wales
1295 Madison Ave
New York,
NY
10128
Why we like it
- This charming hotel is both welcoming and comfortable
- Relax on the rooftop terrace garden with views of Central Park
- Try the two on-site restaurants: Paola's, which serves Italian, and Sarabeth's, which serves comfort food
- Enjoy free tea and coffee in the second-floor sitting room all day long
- The en-suite bathrooms are known to be large
What you need to know
- This hotel boasts being one of the best gay-friendly hotels in New York
- As an older hotel, it has some quirks, but they add to the character
- There is a limited fitness center on-site, or you can get passes to the large 92Y Center
- Room service is available if you want breakfast or dinner in bed
Popular NYC Features
Walk to Times Square
Walk to Central Park
Free Breakfast
On-site Restaurant
On-site Bar
Free WiFi
Rooftop Bar
Smoke Free
Location
Within walking distance of Central Park and the Museum Mile, this charming hotel is surrounded by plenty of quaint Upper East Side activities including local restaurants and small businesses. The closest subway is a half mile away and has access to two trains, which lead to either lower Manhattan and Brooklyn or north to the Bronx.
Rooms
Room
Bedding: 1 Double Bed
Room Type: Hotel Room
- Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Room service, refrigerator (on request), and free bottled water
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Smoking/Non Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Classic Room, 1 Double Bed (sleeps 2)
Bedding: 1 Double Bed
Room Type: Hotel Room
- 220 sq feet (20 sq meters)
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Room service, refrigerator (on request), and free bottled water
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed (sleeps 2)
Bedding: 1 Queen Bed
Room Type: Hotel Room
- 220 sq feet (20 sq meters)
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Room service, refrigerator (on request), and free bottled water
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
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Suite, 1 King Bed (Living area) (sleeps 4)
Bedding: 1 King Bed
Room Type: Hotel Room
- 440-sq-foot (41-sq-meter) room with city and lake views
Layout - Separate living room
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Room service, refrigerator (on request), and free bottled water
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, double sofa bed, and free newspaper; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds (sleeps 2)
Bedding: 2 Twin Beds
Room Type: Hotel Room
- 220 sq feet (20 sq meters)
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Room service, refrigerator (on request), and free bottled water
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Smoking/Non Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Premium Suite, City View (sleeps 4)
Bedding: 1 King Bed
Room Type: Hotel Room
- 440-sq-foot (41-sq-meter) room with lake and park views
Layout - Separate living room
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Room service, refrigerator (on request), and free bottled water
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Smoking/Non Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Suite, 2 Double Beds (Living area) (sleeps 6)
Bedding: 2 Double Beds
Room Type: Hotel Room
- 440-sq-foot (41-sq-meter) room with city views
Layout - Separate living room
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Room service, refrigerator (on request), and free bottled water
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Smoking/Non Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Carnegie)
Bedding: 1 Queen Bed
Room Type: Hotel Room
- 440-sq-foot (41-sq-meter) room with city views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Room service, refrigerator (on request), and free bottled water
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (sleeps 3)
Bedding: 1 King Bed
Room Type: Hotel Room
- 320-sq-foot (30-sq-meter) room with city views
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Room service, refrigerator (on request), and free bottled water
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Suite, Corner (Madison Avenue)
Bedding: 1 King Bed
Room Type: Hotel Room
- 460-sq-foot (43-sq-meter) room with park views
Layout - Separate living room
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Room service, refrigerator (on request), and free bottled water
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette
Bedding: 1 Queen Bed
Room Type: Hotel Room
- 440-sq-foot (41-sq-meter) room with city views
Layout - Separate living room
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Room service, refrigerator (on request), and free bottled water
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible
Bedding: 1 Queen Bed
Room Type: Hotel Room
- Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Room service, refrigerator (on request), and free bottled water
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Family Suite, Kitchenette
Bedding: 1 King Bed
Room Type: Hotel Room
- Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Room service, refrigerator (on request), and free bottled water
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Smoking/Non Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Family Suite, 1 Bedroom
Bedding: 3 King Beds
Room Type: 1 Bedroom
- Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Room service, refrigerator (on request), and free bottled water
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Smoking/Non Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Property Amenities
Property services
- Laundry facilities
- Pets allowed
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Luggage storage
- Porter/bellhop
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry services
- Elevator/lift
- 24-hour front desk
- Hair salon
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference space
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Grocery/convenience store
Activities
- Fitness facilities
Business services
- Business center
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
Shuttles and transportation
- Limo or Town Car service available
Parking
- Valet parking (surcharge)
In-Room Amenities
Features
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Shower/tub combination
Media and electronics
- DVD player
- Free WiFi
- Flat-panel TV
- Premium TV channels
Services
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
Bedding and linens
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Policies
Deposit & Cancellation Policies
Deposit and cancellation policies vary by room type and/or rate selected. Please see policy information on the checkout page.