This was my second stay at The Surrey. The first time I was very happily surprised of the level of service and standard so it felt natural to spend a few nights there when I was in NYC again (spent the first nights at Trump Soho).
The difference between my first and second stay was that the first time I came with no expectations while this time the bar was set high due to my great experience during my first stay. It started out with a negative note with me sending them an email a few months prior to my visit with a request that I don't receive any answer to. Also my second email was unanswered but I tried a third and last time and this time they came back to me apologizing, upgrading the room to a higher floor and threw in complimentary wireless internet.
After checking in everything was fine though. Impeccable service, personal and welcoming and both the spa and the resturant, Café Boulud, really enriches the stay.
On the downside, it was a bit noisy due to construction on the street and it was a shame that the rooftop terrace was still under construction even though it was supposed to be finished during Spring.
Room Tip: I prefer the rooms higher up and towards Madinson Ave.
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