We have just returned from a week-end in the Muse Hotel in NY city. Located midtown one block from Times Square and two from 5th Avenue it is handy for Central Park, The Metropolian Museum of Art (we walked) and many other sights. We were a party of six and arrived at different times, the staff were excellent and by the time we arrived much delayed, everyone (including the driver of the cab they organised to collect us from the airport) knew who we were. This personal service lasted throughout our stay. The rooms were spacious for New York and very stylish . The beds were the most comfortable I have slept in a hotel with feather mattress toppers and pillows.The room had a flat screen TV, ipod dock/alarm clock and a safe The hotel will lend you anything you have forgotten and sell you items that cannot be lent. I needed a European adaptor and one was brought up to me within 5 minutes. The cost was on the bill (it was brand new) but they said that they would not charge if I returned it. They offer a complimentary glass or two of wine between 5 and 6pm every evening and unlimited coffee and tea in the lobby from 7am to about 10am . They were also happy to recommend an excellent diner for breakfast although there is a restaurant in the hotel.At the time it was one of the most reasonably priced hotels listed in central Manhattan.

My husband and I stayed at The Muse from October 4th-October 6th. We loved it! The Muse's location is great...we walked everywhere. The hotel was very clean, the staff was extremely friendly and helpful, and we loved the wine hour! The room was much bigger than I expected; large by NYC standards! I have no complaints and will recommend this hotel to all my friends and family that travel to NYC. I highly recommend The Muse!

The Muse Hotel New York is an exemplary example of the boutique hotel experience. From the moment that you speak with Valet to the time you check out, the Muse provides nothing less than hands on top notch service and luxurious accommodations.

Our weekend retreat was an Executive Suite with one king bed, the room was spacious and expertly decorated in very contemporary fashion, including a fully stocked mini bar, two flat panel televisions, huge marble bathroom and the humorous / sexy (depending on your mood) leopard print robes and nighties.

Location is perfect, right next to Times Square and within easy walking distance to all major midtown attractions, including 5th Ave shopping, Radio City Music Hall, Central Park, NBC and others. Of course, cabs, limos or any standard mass transit option is only footsteps away.

This is how you do New York in style. If you just need a room, stay at the Westin Times Square. For a luxurious and romantic getaway – The Muse is guaranteed to more than satisfy!

We stayed 7 nights and had a 10th floor room at the back of the hotel.
The room was of good size, with modern furnishings and art works. Bathroom facilities were good. We found the air conditioning effective but noisy.
Staff were attentive and friendly and the room was serviced discreetly and efficiently.
Stylish, 'theatre' themed, restaurant served good variety of breakfasts and offered a number of imaginative and well presented dishes in the evening, when a prix fixe pre-theatre menu was also offered. Restaurant prices are fairly high and portions are european rather than american.
Principal downside - which is also,in one sense, an advantage - is its proximity to Times Square with all that that entails in terms of noise, crowds, litter and hassle; but, that's the way it is!
Would have rated it 'Excellent' but for its location.