U Hotel Fifth Ave., New York CityU Hotel Fifth Ave. in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 317 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.9 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.8, Agoda 2.9. Rooms from about $238 a night (cached, not a live quote).U Hotel Fifth Ave is a boutique establishment in Manhattan, situated near the Empire State Building, Bryant Park, and Times Square. Opened in 2007, the hotel contains 70 rooms featuring contemporary interiors and Italian marble bathrooms. It serves business travellers and tourists through its proximity to several subway lines. On-site facilities include a fitness centre, a 24-hour reception, and a Starbucks cafe in the lobby. While the location is central, the hotel has received lower ratings on platforms like Booking.com and Google. The property is pet friendly and provides air conditioning and Wi-Fi throughout the rooms.What stands out

Near major subway lines

On-site Starbucks cafe

Italian marble bathrooms

Pet friendly rooms

Watch out for

Low ratings on some booking sites

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