The Paul Hotel Nyc-Chelsea, New York CityThe Paul Hotel Nyc-Chelsea in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 2.7 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 405 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.4 before correction: Booking.com 4.3, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 1.1, Agoda 2.2.The Paul Hotel NYC is a four-star property situated in the NoMad neighbourhood of Manhattan. Opened in 2014, this Ascend Collection hotel features contemporary interiors and serves both business and leisure travellers. Guests can access a rooftop terrace, an on-site bar and restaurant, and a spa with sauna and massage services. The building is located near the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden, providing easy access to local shopping and entertainment. On-site facilities include a gym, meeting rooms, and valet parking. While the hotel offers a central location, some guest rooms are noted to be relatively small.What stands out

Rooftop terrace and bar

Central NoMad location

On-site spa and sauna

Polite hotel staff

Watch out for

Small guest rooms

Inconsistent cleanliness

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