05/19/2012
10:05 AM
Great location, comfortable hotel
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
My husband and I stayed for four nights in May and are very happy with our visit despite some minor inconveniences at the beginning. When we arrived around 12:30-1 pm our room was not ready so we had...
05/17/2012
03:22 PM
Fantastic hotel
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
We couldn't fault this hotel. Spacious rooms and very comfy beds. Helpful staff, fresh fruit in reception and tea/coffee making facilities in room. Towels and beds changed daily and piping hot...
05/17/2012
01:38 PM
Absolutely Superb
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
We stayed for three nights, Sat-Mon in room 105 (ground floor, courtyard facing).
Outside: The hotel has a beautiful water feature at the front which welcomes you through the red sandy brick of...
05/17/2012
11:52 AM
Great stay in Manhattan
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
Someone said the Desmond Tutu center building was a bit like the Harry Potter school, and I agree. The building and its rooms have great historical character and provide a calm and beautiful ambience....
05/13/2012
10:06 AM
Lovely, calm location and great staff - but building work is currently happening in the garden
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
I stayed here for 2 nights and was very impressed with the size and cleanliness of the room, extreme helpfulness of the staff and the location which was perfect for Chelsea, Meat Packing High Line and...
05/11/2012
10:40 AM
Special Retreat
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a beautiful property - gorgeous buildings and grounds. So nice to just walk around and explore the quiet grounds - be sure to step into the chapel and the refectory. An easy stroll to Union...
05/08/2012
04:34 PM
the Desmond Tutu made our stay in New York perfect
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
after reading so many positive reviews we chose the Desmond Tutu for our first trip to New York because we wanted to be located in a neighbourhood where we could walk around and mix with a local...
05/08/2012
10:45 AM
Very pleasant surprise!!
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
We were so pleasantly surprised by the Desmond Tutu Center - the room was huge and oh so quiet even though it was so close to 10th...super easy access to the high line and not too far from the subway...
05/05/2012
10:18 PM
Complies with what you expect. Clean, simple, good service and discreet
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
On the outside this hotel looks like an orphanage or a madhouse, but inside they have taken advantage of the space to adapt a clean, simple and quiet business hotel. Good selection for businesses...
05/04/2012
08:40 AM
Quirly, noisy, friendly joint on 10th
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars
I've just spent 3 nights in the Desmond Tutu centre, on business.
The standout positive qualities of the place are the friendliness of the staff, the cleanliness and quality of the rooms (small...