Hampton Inn Manhattan-35th St/Empire | New York

This Midtown base handles city-travel logistics smoothly with complimentary luggage storage before check-in and after departure. While the rooms are clean and functional with mini-fridges, they lean traditional, with firm spring mattresses and older TVs. Mornings center around a breakfast buffet featuring a waffle station with toppings, though finding a table gets tight near the 10:00 AM close. Navigating the building requires a bit of patience, as the elevators run slow during late-morning checkout peak, but the staff remains quick to resolve any room maintenance issues.