DYLAN HOTEL * * * *
This historic hotel is housed in a century-old building just one block from Grand Central Station. It is named after the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, who lived here when it was a private club. The hotel is also close to Times Square and Rockefeller Center. Rooms are soberly decorated and feature marble bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, coffeemakers and minibars. The penthouse suite offers a view from its terrace. The chic, modern reception retains period features, and poetic quotations are painted on the corridor walls. The grill restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a stately room. Wi-Fi is free, breakfast is charged and parking is available at an additional cost. The hotel has disabled access and offers a laundry service. Guests rated the rooms 2.8 out of 5 and the location 4.9 out of 5. Services and facilities were rated 2.9 out of 5.