The James Nomad, New York CityThe James Nomad in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 206 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 3.1. Rooms from about $284 a night (cached, not a live quote).The James Nomad is a boutique hotel situated at the intersection of 29th Street and Madison Avenue in the NoMad area of Manhattan. Originally built in 1904 and updated in 2017, the 337-room property features modern interiors and large windows that provide natural light. It serves travellers wanting proximity to the Empire State Building and Macy's. On-site facilities include a gym, a spa, and a restaurant, alongside a daily manager's reception. The hotel is pet friendly and offers valet parking. While the rooms are well-designed, the standard accommodation options are compact in size.What stands out

Central Manhattan location

On-site spa and gym

Pet friendly policy

Daily manager's reception

Watch out for

Small standard rooms

Mediocre breakfast quality

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