Ink 48 Hotel
4-star hotel · Midtown West, New York
Long Weekend score
Good3 serious reports in 296 reviews: a physical hazard (3)
- 72% of guest comments are praise
- 82% of guest photos show no damage
How this score is made
- 72% of guest comments are praise. 527 praise, 201 complain. Counts for 60% of the score.
- 82% of guest photos show no damage. 49 of 60 photos. Counts for 40% of the score.
- Serious reports are never counted in. They are flagged beside the score, because one matters even when everything else is good.
- $249 a nighttypical for two, before tax · from $119
- 18 min walkto Times Square
- 296 guest reviewsfrom the last 2 years
- 60 guest photostheirs, not the hotel's
At a glance
For
- Location104 praise · 6 complain
- Room size69 praise · 3 complain
- Views69 praise · 11 complain
- Beds19 praise · 2 complain
Against
- Guest photos show wear and dirt11 of the 60 photos guests took, and 0 of the hotel's 40
- Quiet at night52 complain · 15 praise
- Room condition29 complain · 12 praise
- Value22 complain · 10 praise
- Unexpected charges and refunds44 of 296 guests
What guests reported
What guests say
296 reviews from the last 2 years. Most praised: staff (147 guests). Weakest: quiet at night, where 52 of the 67 who mention it complain.
Room size693Strength
Loved the accessible king suite for extra space, it was so surprising to get a room that spacious in NYC with great walking access to Broadway and lots of other great attractions/shopping/food.
Google, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The rooms are spacious, location to the port which is about a 10-minute walk with luggage, proximity to restaurants, food is good.
Booking network, December 2025, rated 10/10 by this guest
It was more like Airbnb just very small.
Google, September 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Location1046Strength
The location was also excellent.
Booking network, November 2025, rated 10/10 by this guest
This hotel is awesome and we enjoy its location in midtown Manhattan if you're lucky you'll be greeted by the charming Davon at the front counter who gave us great service and was an absolute treat - thank u!!
Google, February 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
But if a hike to Times Square!
Booking network, May 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
Beds192Strength
Great rooftop views, very comfy bed and bedding
Booking network, July 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
Beautiful view of the city, the bed was super comfy & staff were lovely.
Booking network, January 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Shower gel bottle is empty, thepillows are terrible.
Google, March 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Views6911Strength
An amazing hotel with an incredible view.
Booking network, January 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Large rooms, great skyline view.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
I had a Hudson view room and was on the 9th flooded that didn’t really allow for the best view of the Hudson.
Google, February 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Staff14732Mostly good
Staff was friendly and polite and the rooms were very big and clean.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Booking network, November 2025, rated 10/10 by this guest
The hotel reception could be a lot more friendly.
Booking network, January 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Food164Mostly good
I loved the room service everyday, I loved the view, the room facilities were great!!!
Booking network, December 2025, rated 10/10 by this guest
Excellent service I felt at home and the food was delicious thank you for that experience
Google, June 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Both restaurants were bad.
Booking network, April 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
Breakfast73Mostly good
Breakfast was good but a little pricey.
Booking network, July 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Recommend the cafe for breakfast it was delicious and the staff were super friendly.
Booking network, June 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Cleanliness5937Mostly good
Rooms very clean and comfortable
Booking network, June 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
The room and bathroom are exceptionally spacious, and everything is very clean.
Booking network, November 2025, rated 10/10 by this guest
Rooms weren't as clean as expected and outlets didn’t work.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
Value1022Weak spot
convenient, clean, friendly
Booking network, June 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
This hotel is absolutely not worth the money.
Google, July 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
I was disappointed the find that the hotel has not been kept up well and has therefore lost its value given the price.
Google, September 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Room condition1229Weak spot
condition of hotel is poor.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 5/10 by this guest
Rooms could do with a refreshed update in furnishings, including window shades and block outs.
Booking network, November 2025, rated 8/10 by this guest
The communal areas, especially the lifts were very dated.
Booking network, March 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
Quiet at night1552Weak spot
The heating is so loud and the room smells like smoke.
Google, March 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Mexican rooftop bar across street blasting loud music super late.
Google, August 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Very noisy at night and difficult to sleep
Booking network, January 2026, rated 6/10 by this guest
Who stays, and their score out of 10
From every review of the last two years that gives a score and says who travelled, including those with no words.
All 2,957 Google ratings
Problems guests raised
Raised most: unexpected charges and refunds, in 44 of 296 reviews.
Unexpected charges and refunds44 of 2961 in 7 reviews
we finally got a room but got charged 400$ more at the end
Google, May 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Breakfast is not included and you also get charged 45$ in hidden fees which is annoying.
Google, March 2026, rated 3/5 by this guest
Complaints the hotel left unresolved43 of 2961 in 7 reviews
Despite requesting a room refresh, towels were not replaced.
Tripadvisor, October 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Cleaning lady was knocking on my door all morning while the no disturbed sign was at the door wake me up 3 times , probably wanted to make me leave earlier very disappointed , i report that to front desk before i left and she said she will report that to management, i asked hoper to call the…
Google, August 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Something broken in the room35 of 2961 in 8 reviews
Had a few issues with them.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
A lot of the outlets in the room did not work and were very loose.
Booking network, April 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Heating and air conditioning20 of 2961 in 15 reviews
However, I stayed there on a really cold night during a winter storm with no heat in the room.
Google, March 2026, rated 3/5 by this guest
handheld shower head in room didn’t work, elevators didn’t work on first attempts, i selected late check out & my key card stopped working way before then, dirty towels, shower not cleaned thoroughly enough, unwiped cleaning marks, staff on rooftop was rude specifically the old bald dude, ac…
Booking network, June 2026, rated 6/10 by this guest
Problems in the bathroom17 of 2961 in 17 reviews
Our toilet clogged 4 times in the 3 full days that we were there.
Booking network, July 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Hot water was interrupted a few times.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Not as shown or booked15 of 2961 in 20 reviews
It would be great if the picture of the view from the window on a booking page would match the real one.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
However, the interior room itself is definitely not 600sqft- 600sqft would include the large outdoor balcony.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Serious reports
3 in 296 reviews, most common first. Shown beside the score, never averaged into it.
A physical hazard3 of 296 reviews
Huge fire hazards, the AC barely works, just don’t bother.
Google, July 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
These are guests' own accounts from their reviews. We have not verified them, and the hotel may dispute them. A report is counted only when the guest says it happened at the hotel and holds the hotel responsible.
Photos, checked
11 of the 60 guest photos we checked show damage or dirt (18%).
Guest photos showing damage or dirt11 of 6018%
Of 60 guest photos, 11 show damage or dirt: stains in 5, mould or damp in 4, broken fittings in 3 and peeling paint or cracks in 2, and some photos show more than one. Of the hotel's own 40, 0 do.
What it advertises, against the photos
Guests’ photos confirm: restaurant (1), bar (2), private balcony (2), water view (5).
The hotel says it has no swimming pool, spa or hot tub.
Price, place and rooms
Price
$249 is a typical night, from 303 dates checked in the coming year.
Weekends cost 22% more than weekdays
A typical night, month by month
Cheapest month: Feb 2027, $144Dearest month: Dec 2026, $418
Prices on booking sites, the day we checked
What each seller advertised on the one day we checked, so these sit outside the year-wide figures above and can fall below the typical price.
- Vio.com$387
- deals.etrip.net$387
- Super.com$400
- luxuryescapes.com$407
- hotelsinamerica.com$421
- h-en.reserving.com$423
- Hotels.com$424
- Tripadvisor$448
Lowest advertised nightly rate for two adults; taxes and local fees are not included. Shown in US dollars.
Nearby
Times Square is 1.4 km away by road, about 18 minutes on foot. There are 4 bars or clubs within 200 metres.
- Nearest shop: Pier Market Place2 min walk136 m by road
- Nearest main road: 12th Avenue168 m
- Times Square18 min walk1.4 km by road
- Rockefeller Center21 min walk1.6 km by road
- The Empire State Building2.5 km
- The Brooklyn Bridge7.5 km
The lines are 5, 10 and 15 minutes on foot.
Distances follow the streets, not straight lines.
Rooms
15 room types, from 26 to 102 m².
- King Room26 m²Sleeps 2
- King Room - Disability Access26 m²Sleeps 2
- Standard Room26 m²Sleeps 21 super-king bed
- Premier King26 m²Sleeps 2
- Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds31 m²Sleeps 4
- Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access31 m²Sleeps 4
The other 9 room types
- Premium King Room with City View - Disability Access37 m²Sleeps 2A view, going by the room's name
- Deluxe Suite37 m²Sleeps 21 Sofa bed + 1 super-king bedBalcony
- King Studio with City View40 m²Sleeps 2BathtubA view, going by the room's name
- Junior Suite46 m²Sleeps 41 super-king bedSea or water view
- Suite46 m²Sleeps 41 Queen bedBathtub
- Hudson Suite56 m²Sleeps 41 super-king bed + 1 Sofa bedBathtubSea or water view
- Executive Suite56 m²Sleeps 21 super-king bed
- One-Bedroom Suite56 m²Sleeps 4
- Presidential Suite102 m²Sleeps 21 super-king bedBathtubBalcony
From the hotel's own room descriptions, checked against each room's photos.
How it compares
How it ranks
Not enough comparable hotels to rank it.
Every review site, out of 100
10 Google reviewers ticked "Quiet", yet 52 guests complain about noise.
If quiet at night matters to you
Here, 52 of the 67 guests who mention quiet at night complain. These nearby hotels do better on it.
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The nearest first, with our score for each.
How we know
296 reviews counted · 100 photos checked · updated 10 October 2026
- We collected this hotel's 895 most recent reviews from Google, Tripadvisor and the Booking network. 296 of them describe a stay in the last 2 years and are the ones counted here; the rest were 142 older, 117 in other languages, 338 with a score but no words and 2 about the restaurant rather than a stay.
- The hotel replied to 196 of its 200 newest Google reviews.
- 14 in every 100 reviews thank a staff member by name.
- 9 reviews mention a free upgrade, a cake or a gift.
- We looked at 100 photos: the first 40 of the hotel's own and the 60 newest from guests.
- Every number on this page is counted, not estimated. Anything in quotation marks is a guest's own words.