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I knew I wanted to be in Mid-Town for the simple fact that this was our first visit and I wanted to be in the center of it all. I stumbled upon our hotel through an internet search and ended up going for it.

We stayed at The Blakely Hotel on W. 55th Street, and when we go back we will stay there again. It was fabulous.

The Blakely is quiet and unassuming hotel nestled in the middle of the block. It was the perfect location for our walking adventures, and it was the perfect fit for what we needed. The beds were comfy, the bathroom was awesome, and the staff was fabulous.

The hotel did offer breakfast each morning, but like I stated in the previous post we found our own. So I can't comment on the quality of the food there. It smelled good, if that's any indication. And we had a wonderful time with the other guests who came from Scotland, England, Australia, and Ireland. Which seemed appropriate for the style of the hotel - a bit on the English side.

It's a cozy hotel, perfect for a quiet retreat at the end of a crazy day.

If you find yourself staying there my only suggestion would be that you be sure hang your "do not disturb" sign on the door. Housekeeping starts knocking at 7:00 a.m. and it can be a rude awakening after a late night in the city. They were gracious, though, and it only took a couple times for The Husband to answer the door rubbing his eyes saying, "Uh... maybe later?" before they learned our routine.

And typical of any hotel in this day and age, a late night post-cocktail binge from the Mini Bar will cost you about $5687.97 (The Husband likes his snack mix...)

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