I almost don't want to write this review as I'd love to keep The Wallace a secret. But it deserves the recognition!
We've stayed here six times now and every visit feels more like coming home than the last. The moment you walk in, it wraps around you - the piano music in the lobby, that distinct candle smell that's become synonymous with arriving, Nina Boesch art for sale. Everything about it is intentional.
The rooms are simple and beautiful. They are clean, well-appointed, with the coziest beds. The staff are warm and genuinely kind in a way that feels rare these days. And while The Wallace is well known for being dog-friendly, it's just as wonderful for families. Our kids are always greeted like they belong there and they absolutely look forward to every stay.
The Wallace is perfectly situated to make you feel like you actually live in the neighborhood. Steps from the 72nd Street subway, Central Park, and some of the best museums and restaurants the city has to offer. It doesn't just give you a place to sleep, it gives you a real home base for experiencing New York.
We won't stay anywhere else. Hope nothing ever changes.