Current scope
New York, United States, Hotels
Topic
Detailed Noise analysis for New York, United States, Hotels.
This view focuses on Noise signals in New York, United States, Hotels to help you understand what guests mention most.
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This topic view focuses on Hotels in New York, United States. Compare with country-level data to decide if this is regional variation or a wider trend.
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Current scope
New York, United States, Hotels
Largest gap
Tripadvisor is below baseline by 0.6 points.
Confidence
19,205 reviews analyzed across 2 platforms.
Share of complaint snippets where this topic appears by platform.
This metric tracks topic presence in complaint snippets, not positive versus negative sentiment split.
Balance is praise minus complaint for this topic on the same platform.
Complaint signal
4.3%
Praise signal
4.4%
Complaint signal
4.0%
Praise signal
9.4%
Compare this region with country-level Hotels patterns.
Google Maps
Country baseline
3.9%
Tripadvisor
Country baseline
4.6%
Coverage
2 insight pages mention Noise in this scope.
Signal strength
Complaint signal is 4.2% across available platforms.
Praise signal is 6.9% across available platforms.
Next step
Use these topic signals to prioritize one operational change, then check fresh reviews to confirm impact.
Compare New York, United States against national Hotels patterns to identify where local execution diverges.
Noise patterns usually point to operational choices that directly affect conversion and repeat visits for Hotels.
This section summarizes current complaint and praise signals for the selected scope and compares them to the available baseline.
Google Maps
Complaint signal is 4.3%.
Praise signal is 4.4%.
Baseline signal is 3.9%.
Delta vs baseline is 0.4 points.
Tripadvisor
Complaint signal is 4.0%.
Praise signal is 9.4%.
Baseline signal is 4.6%.
Delta vs baseline is -0.6 points.
These are the strongest recurring drivers behind this topic in the current scope.
Google Maps
Tripadvisor
Representative review excerpts add operational context to the topic signals.
Google Maps · Complaint quote
"For what you pay, this is not a bad place to stay. I’ll keep the review simple with pros/cons below: Cons: -The rooms are a bit small. -There is definitely some sign of wear (see photo), however the staff does an amazing job of keeping everything clean and smelling good. -There is minor road/subway noise -The location is sketchy late at night. High police presence in area. Multiple fights broke out at corner store nearby. -Breakfast is limited to bread, cereal, and juice/coffee -No mini fridge in room Pros: -Staff is very helpful. -Baggage could be stored at front desk if needed (we had a late flight out) -Room was cleaned and replenished daily -Quick walk to subway or bus -Nice view of Manhattan Bridge -Budget friendly -Not very busy. No wait for elevator -Large TV in room -Recreational rooftop area (small) Overall you get a great value for this hotel, but if any of the cons listed are a deal breaker you may want to consider other options. Solid 3 star hotel and wouldn’t mind staying there again. Would not recommend if traveling with children though."
Review rating: 3.0
Google Maps · Praise quote
"My recent stay at (The Mercer) was phenomenal, and I also proposed to my girlfriend. Tomás was absolutely integral in helping making this moment special and is responsible for it being so memorable and effortless. He treated my family, guests and my girlfriend and I with utmost hospitality, warmth and made us feel incredibly special. For the proposal, Tomás had housekeeping leave rose petals covering the entire room and bed, chilled champagne, caviar and a beautiful card from (The Mercer) family - incredibly special and above and beyond what I was expecting. Without Tomás this wouldn’t have been possible. I also have to share gratitude to Karl, Nate and housekeeping for being amazing and so attentive. Tatiana and Alejandro from Sartianos attention to detail and phenomenal service was exceptional. My family and guests kept saying how incredible the evening was. The room was exquisite - ultra quiet - double or even triple pained windows, a fantastic view of Prince St. and the bed was monumentally comfortable. We had room service the following morning and felt truly pampered and special. Thank you again Tomás for making my engagement truly unforgettable. (The Mercer) is a special place and so are the staff 🙏🏼"
Review rating: 5.0
Tripadvisor · Complaint quote
"I booked this trip as a surprise for my partner - I booked through lastminute.com. I emailed Hard Rock on the 2nd October to confirm the booking had been received (as I’d booked via a third party, wanted to be sure) I had no reply. I emailed again on the 11th October, no reply again. I emailed a third time on the 20th October and finally received a blunt 10 word reply to confirm the booking and no apology for the 18 day response time. For a premium cost hotel, I was really disappointed in the poor response time and then blunt response after 18 days. I had wanted to arrange some in room extras for my partner but realised I wasn't going to get the support or assistance from the hotel. When at the hotel, the room we were in was about 2 doors away from the elevators, and unfortunately the rooms are not well sound proofed. Any time someone walked past or talked in the hallway, we could hear every word so clearly it was like they were in our room. One morning at about 4am we were woken up by someone having an extended conversation outside our door - so my partner went to front desk to ask if we could be moved to a room with better sound proofing. The front desk said you can try another room but it will be the same, as they’re all the same. They didn’t offer any alternative solutions so we just had to put up with the noise level. Inside the room the air-conditioning was also exceptionally loud and kept powering off and on randomly. I think the disappointment just comes from the poor service, lack of communication and the high price point. I’d expect bad sound proofing and poor service from a lower star hotel, but not Hard Rock. Based on this, I wouldn’t recommend staying here. Positives: $20 per night food/beverage/merch credit to use Good technology in rooms (iPad/Alexa/tv) Nice theming"
Review rating: 3.0
Tripadvisor · Praise quote
"The Knickerbocker is an excellent hotel. The building, the decor, the rooms, the location, and also, for us the most important, the staff. We had two rooms, one for our daughter (22) who has previously been to NYC. The other room, of course, for us. We had a really warm reception from the staff at the door, lobby and check in desk. We were given a free upgrade on our rooms too, which was obviously appreciated by us! So, off we went to rooms 508 and 509. Lovely, clean, spacious rooms with a great view towards the bright lights of Times Square. For such a bustling location we were surprised how quiet and easy to sleep at night our rooms were. Testament to the sound proofing and electronically controlled blackout blinds.....and of course, the exhaustion that accompanies the sightseeing, from the wonderfully located Knickerbocker. The Cloud Bar (rooftop) is very atmospheric, with great views - this is NYC after all. Attached to the lobby / check-in area is "Jakes", the place to go for a coffee and a bite to eat. Very nice, again with lovely staff. A special mention to the guys in the lobby on our day of departure. We were able to leave our cases and do our final exploring, before returning for a coffee at Jakes. Our cases were brought down for us and we were told when our cab arrived to take us to JFK. We enjoyed chatting to Marcell, he has a very warm, easy manner about him. His accent is like the best NYC you hear on TV. I like to think he sings just like Sinatra too. A big thank you to everyone at the Knick. You were great. So impressed with you, and your city. We♥️NYC."
Review rating: 5.0
These snippets come from aggregated analysis text and highlight recurring language tied to this topic.
"**DO NOT STAY HERE!** You will never get a chance to sleep because of the crazy loud noise! Whether there’s a construction area nearby or an unloading center, heavy equipment is operating all night long, and the noise is so loud that even earplugs don’t help. Our nights were chaotic; I felt extremely frustrated and exhausted, like someone who hadn’t slept in five days. I don’t understand why there’s no information about this on their website or why the staff doesn’t inform you in advance, but we strongly do not recommend this place. Overall, the location is great, and the accommodation is quite nice, but there are no hooks in the bathroom, and we couldn’t find anywhere to hang our towels."
Signal: 0.0%
"*Worst value in NYC* The rooms are small, very loud, and look like they’re from the ‘70’s. The room was $500 per night, see the photos below. The bathroom didn’t include any amenities, just soap. Staff were very friendly but value for the room is shocking, I would never recommend Sohotel."
Signal: 0.0%
"1) CONSTRUCTION NOISE: We were not notified of construction noise ahead of booking. A construction site directly across from the room generated excessively loud noise starting at 7:00 AM. When I reported the issue, staff advised that I would need to upgrade the room for an additional $30 per night to be relocated. 2) DISAPPOINTING FRONT DESK: Service requests were often delayed or forgotten. For example, when I requested a missing hair dryer late at night, it was not delivered until the following morning. 3) FEES FOR STORING LUGGAGE: Charging $2.25 for luggage storage on the day of departure was unexpected, as this service is typically complimentary at most accommodations."
Signal: 0.0%
"A flawless sanctuary. The unit was remarkably fresh, quiet, and impeccably clean. It’s rare to find a place that balances high-end amenities (like the great kitchen and laundry) with such a welcoming, neighborhood feel. The surrounding blocks are full of character and excellent GF-friendly food. Huge thanks to the staff for the hospitality. I’ll definitely be back!"
Signal: 0.0%
"A Gem in SOHO✨ My daughter and I stayed at The Broome for 2 weeks. Normally when away from home this long, its hard to get a good night´s sleep but we never had problems, we were well rested, the bed was so comfortable! Our room was very clean and quiet. The location is excellent, close to plenty of good restaurants and shops. Loved the quality of the breakfast. I especially liked their courtyard, its very charming! It was a nice space to relax whenever a break from the chaos of the city is needed. The staff were very professional. Thank you Michael, Jordan and Flo for all your help and kindness!! I highly recommend!"
Signal: 0.0%
"A great budget hotel with a charming vintage style and an ideal location. My top priority when choosing a hotel was safety, and this place exceeded my expectations. The area felt secure, and everything was conveniently close. The subway is just a 3-minute walk away, and there’s a store right across the street where you can grab food or drinks. The hotel itself is clean and comfortable. They even offer free luggage storage, which was a huge help for us when we arrived at 1:30 PM. Room 408 was spacious by New York standards, with a large, comfortable bed, and the surrounding area was surprisingly quiet. Special thanks to Anna at the front desk and Irena, the housekeeper, for their friendliness and excellent service. Everything was perfect, and I would love to stay here again!"
Signal: 0.0%
This interpretation highlights the largest deviations from the selected baseline so teams can prioritize faster.
Tripadvisor
0.6pp belowCurrent signal is below baseline by 0.6 points (current 4.0%, baseline 4.6%).
Google Maps
0.4pp aboveCurrent signal is above baseline by 0.4 points (current 4.3%, baseline 3.9%).
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Reviews analyzed
19,205
Collected reviews: 773,304 · Analysis coverage: 2.5%
Platforms covered
2
Last update
April 20, 2026
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