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relatively new property and clean. ISSUE - faced street EXTREMELY LOUD STREET NOISE. BIGGER ISSUER - Dad in nearby hospital My 85 year mom check in (10pm) with me for 4 nights stay with me. Room on 4th Floor with Portable AC (Main AC not working in room) ... portable AC Did Not Work and vented through window so extremely LOUD. Also could not turn on shower. Next morning we reported issue and front desk told us the would change the room. Came back 9pm in evening and they did not switch the room 2nd night. Next morning we check-ed out with 2 nights remaining. IT TOOK 3 PHONE CALLS TO EXPEDIA TO GET A PARTIAL REFUND. TOOK EXPEDIA 3 X TRYING TO VALIDATE WE CHECKED OUT OF HOTEL AND I HAD TO PROVIDE THEM WITH FRONT DESK MANAGERS CONTACT INFORMATION. I even booked another hotel via Expedia for next 2 nights. CUSTOMER SERVICE BY EXPEDIA AND THE HOTEL WAS AWFUL. I thought I should get full refund, but had to Micro manager the process with Expedia to get a partial refund approx. half of cost (but included selfserving One Cash rewards). I'm a Gold Expedia Member Trending towards Platinum (have lots international travel) AND SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING BOOKING DIRECTLY Through Marriott, IHG and my Safire / Platinum AMEX who provide Strong Customer Service Experiences.

Stayed in room with 2 beds. We didnt mind that room was super small. They only provided very small, very worn bath towels. One of them looked more grey than white and was stained. They all had loft their fluff years ago. No face towels were provided although if they were anything like the bath towels, we would not have used them. Air conditioning was extremely loud when it kicked on so it kept waking us up. Bathroom shower was not very clean. We refused to stand in it with our bare feet. The carpet in the room was flithy and worn, so no bare feet in the room at all. On the plus side, staff were very nice and helpful when we needed directions or luggage stored.

Everything was great except the carpet was stained in multiple spots. But I can imagine that so many people spill wine, food, and other things that it would be cost prohibitive to constantly replace the carpet. But the room also needed a paint job. Lamp shade needs replacing. But the stellar staff made up for everything.

The Pestana is a great budget option in New York near Grand Central. The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was clean, and I appreciated the sachets of lavender they left on the bed. I'd definitely stay here again, as I travel a lot and hotel prices add up! :)

You will need to insert your key into a box beside the door to turn on the lights and tv.