The Bernic Hotel, New York CityThe Bernic Hotel in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 173 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.0, Agoda 3.2. Rooms from about $315 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Bernic Hotel is a 4-star boutique property located in Manhattan's Midtown East neighbourhood. Part of the Tapestry Collection, this hotel opened in 2016 and underwent renovations in 2019. It contains 96 guest rooms and suites featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, espresso machines, and mini-refrigerators. Visitors can dine at the on-site Allora Ristorante or use the hotel terrace. The building follows specific eco-rules regarding cleaning and energy use. It serves business travellers and families, situated near Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center. While the location is central, the hotel has a limited number of rooms per floor, which may feel cramped to some guests.What stands out

Modern rooms with espresso machines

On-site restaurant and terrace

Close to Grand Central Terminal

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Few rooms per floor

No bar or social spaces

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