Anonymous on 10/20/2011

10/20/11

Writing on behalf of a colleague who had a bedbug encounter but is too shy to come forward:

He woke up with 4 large bites under his arm after staying in room 3123.

The General Manager denied that bed bugs were the culprit, claming his staff checked the bedding. Again, bedbugs are not always easy to spot without the aid of visual instruments, so the hotel cannot possibly rule out bedbugs as the biting agents.

We will no longer be staying at this hotel.

Paul on 10/11/2011

I stayed at this Hilton October 7th-10th. No issues what so ever. The hotel was very clean !!

good luck nutz on 09/09/2011

Nothing happened...to you or me. I've been to 27 hotels in New York city and I honestly believe (and I mean this with the utmost objectivity) that you people are crazy. If you wake up with welts then you are a sickly, weak person who's knob should be promptly placed back in your trousers.

RS on 09/07/2011

I was bitten last night at the Hilton New York in room 753. I woke up with three large welts on my left arm and immediately suspected bed bugs since I was bitten by one a few years ago in college and spent several weeks going to doctors and hospitals trying to figure out why I had welts all over my skin. Luckly I jumped out of bed in time and found the bug scurrying across the sheets. I immediately killed it with a shoe and took several pictures of the dead bug and my arm with the bites. I calle

Anonymous on 08/16/2011

Stayed in room 1528, August 5-8. Checked everything thoroughly when we arrived. No sign of bed bugs. Everything was clean and we had a good stay. Hotel staff was nice. I would stay there again.

PhD R. Donaldson on 07/13/2011

"And it's ridiculous to say that you see them because they are microscopic and hide until there is no activity (AKA when you are sleeping)."

That's nonsense. Bed bugs are very visible, only the bed bug nimphes, when they not move, on certain surfaces are very hard to notice. Other than that, some people don't have blisters and itching from bites, so if the other people in the room don't have them it doesn't mean that there is no bed bugs. Also, they move around the house, you can see them on

knitter on 02/02/2011

Jan.18-30 2011 I stayed in room 3507. I was totally paranoid about bedbugs but was cautious, suitcases on suitcase holders etc. I noticed the smell of insecticide like black flag or something. I was okay with that thinking there were acting on prevention. I noticed they especially sprayed my suitcases. I was still okay with that just got sick of the smell. I came home and undressed in the garage, left all luggage in garage and am doing laundry before anything comes in including shoes. I a

Anonymous on 01/17/2011

Stayed 1/5-1/9/11

I was very nervous about the whole bed bug situation so we were all pretty cautious. We sprayed the whole room with some bed bug spray and then left for about an hour, then settled into the room. We stayed on the 43rd floor and there was absolutely no sign of any bed bugs at all. The room was spotless and tidy. Would stay again in a heartbeat!

Anonymous on 01/13/2011

Stayed here for two nights last week. Checked the room very well when we got there (after reading other posts here). The room was very clean and there were no traces of bedbugs anywhere. No problems during or after our stay.

Happy Hilton Customer on 12/30/2010

Perfect track record with me. I stayed here 3 times this year with my 2 young children (age 10) and did not have any issues. I was here the last weekend of April, the end of October and Thanksgiving. I checked the mattresses and even had housekeeping check with me and show me. There was NOTHING! The don't even use the old type of bedspreads anymore. The type that are never washed. Now, everything has a clean white sheet over it...even the comforters. I still take precautions and don't leave anyt

Chuck E Cheese on 12/29/2010

I stayed here this evening and woke up with the biggest bed bug I've ever seen. I had bites on my neck and bites on my ears. She was blond and about 5'7 and very sweet. I'd stay here again anytime!

concerned on 12/15/2010

Bringing a large group to NYC in February and tend to book Hilton for corporate gatherings. I see that other Diamond level members have complained here and not received good treatment.
I take it this hotel is not recommended due to Bed Bug concerns? I'm concerned about booking this hotel and then having my colleagues see this reports. Any suggestions on how to confirm we're safe booking at this hotel?

Realistic NYC Student on 12/11/2010

I'm a college student in NYC and in September 2010 I was convinced my dorm room had bed bugs. I had tiny little bites all over my body and I was really itchy but my roommate wasn't affected. I went to the doctor but it turned out that I gave myself hives from getting worked up about the NYC bedbug "epidemic". So seriously you people need to relax. Go to bed bath & beyond and buy pillow case and mattress covers if you must. They're actually great at keeping out allergens from down feathers. Anywa

Anonymous on 12/10/2010

I stayed here in August of 2010. I inspected the corners, the sheets, the mattress etc...and found nothing....except dust.
Spent 3 lovely days in NYC. On the day of departure, I found a live bedbug crawling up the bathroom wall. I put it in a cup, took a picture and called management. It was suggested to me that I may have brought it in. However, after some discussion...I was given lunch and 2 nights complimentary. I was so afraid I would bring home those nasty critters. The hotel did offer t

Jennifer on 11/27/2010

PLEASE READ!!!
I just returned from the Hilton (1335 Avenue of the Americas) in NYC. First let me say I was so leery about going. I almost cancelled our trip several times, but I didnt want to disappoint my children. Luckily I didnt because the hotel was spotless. We stayed in room 3404. Before I would even allow the bellman into the room I went in to investigate. I checked the mattress,under the mattress,the bed frame, the bed skirt & anywhere else I thought I might see something, EVERYTHING w

Karen on 11/15/2010

Just spent two days there and no bugs. The place was immaculate. Would stay again in a heart beat.

Anonymous on 11/12/2010

I stayed in room 4054 last night. I woke up this morning and I had about 3 bites not far apart on one arm and about 6 bites close together on another. I did not think what it could be and then called someone and shared with them what happened. They had alerted me to this site and shared that there have been many situations reported all over NYC. Great location, but buyer beware.

CSI fan on 11/10/2010

We stayed at this Hilton from 11/5 to 11/8. Educated by this website and armed with flashlight/silk sleepingbags and trashbags for the luggage, we searched our room 1225 like a CSI investigation. No bed bugs, spotless clean and no bites to report. It is hard to eradicate this problem without everybodies willingness to participate ,that includes the guests. I see much more problems with the trunks of cabs, coat checks and plush theatre seating in NY, then with the actual hotel beds. Enjoy your st

Anonymous on 11/10/2010

October 17-19, 2010. Wife and I inspected room, found no evidence. Took reasonable precautions (luggage not on floors and/or beds, etc). No evidence that any of the critters came back home with us.

Anonymous on 11/08/2010

wait a minute, you haven't even seen bedbugs at the hotel but because you saw some posts on this site you just assumed that every single person who posts on this site is legit about their reportings. hello it's the internet bud, this site is completely annomoyous there's absolutely no real way to verify whether postings on this site are real without physical proof such as photographs. i am booked in december, and i don't need this stupidity i wanna be able to enjoy my stay and not have panic att

Anonymous on 11/07/2010

I called the hotel prior to a stay the last week of October and asked the front desk manager if the hotel had received any reports of bed bugs. He clearly told me that the hotel had received no reports of bed bugs and that they absolutely don't have a problem.
I am returning to NYC and have a reservation at the NYC - Hilton on Ave of the Americas again in early December and looked at this website to see if there were any reports (I wasn't familiar with the website prior to my last trip).
Ha

Anonymous on 11/04/2010

to the report below me, you were there for 3 nights and only the day you left you're noticing bites? can people only report bed bugs bites if they actually saw bed bugs or had any bites, y'all might think it's all fun and dandy but what about the guests who are booked at this hotel in the coming months that you're making feel nervous over this.

Thanks.

Hilton New York Management on 10/27/2010

The management of Hilton New York takes the issue of bedbugs very seriously as the safety and comfort of our guests are our top priority. The Hilton New York employs a comprehensive detection program which maintains the highest levels of vigilance. Our housekeeping and maintenance departments collaborate with outside specialists to perform regularly scheduled inspections. In the unlikely and unusual event a guest suspects a problem, the guest is relocated, the area in question is isolated to de

Anonymous on 10/25/2010

It was the week between Christmas and New Years 2008 at the Hilton on 6th. On the last morning of our trip, I woke up with 4 bites on my chest. At the time, I was hoping it wasn't bedbugs. There were no actual reports in 2008. But, now that I'm reading of others' experiences, they probably were bed bugs. As a precaution when I came home, I stored my luggage in another room for a while and unpacked it away from bedding and rugs, putting everything directly into the washer... so maybe that's why I

R&FAMILY on 10/14/2010

WEB STAYED IN ABOVE HOTEL 7-12th inc OCT 2010 .ATROCIOUS ATTITUDE BY HILTON THE CLAIMED THAT THEIR EXTERMINATORS HAD NOT FOUND ANYTHING- MY YOUNG KID WAS BITTEN BY BED BUGS AND AGAIN THEY DENIED IT AND CLAIMED THAT HOTEL HAD NOTHING TO EXPLAIN THIS. WE WERE IN A QUADRUPLE ROOM AND THAT MEANS THAT ALL OUR STUFF IS INFESTED? WHAT DO PEOPLE DO IN THIS CASE? THIS WILL COST US A FORTUNE!

Bytorok on 10/14/2010

We also stayed here from 10/8/2010 - 10/11/2010. No sign of bed bugs at all on the 8th floor in room 851! Nice hotel. Quiet rooms. Glad we kept our reservation too. I would stay there again.

VaGrl on 10/13/2010

We stayed on the 40th floor from 10/8/10 to 10/11/10. After reading these posts, I almost cancelled my res, but decided to keep it. I checked the room THOROUGHLY with a flashlight when we got there -- mattresses, box springs, dust ruffle, furniture, behind artwork on the walls, etc. etc. Some places were a little dusty, but no sign of bedbug activity whatsoever, and none of us woke up with any bites. Glad we kept our res. Hotel was expensive but an awesome location.

SCalMom on 10/11/2010

We were worried because we read all of these reports. When we got to the hotel we checked every nook and cranny of our room. It was immaculate. We did not find any bedbugs anywhere and the room was sparkling clean. We stayed in room 3807.We had a wonderful stay without any bed bugs.

Disappointed on 08/14/2010

My husband & I stayed at the Hilton New York from 6/26-6/29/2010. My husband was bitten by bed bugs numerous times on his torso and undearm. We have notified the Hilton more than 11 times via email and phone calls/messages to resolve this issue, but continue to be ignored. We have been Hilton Honors customers for years. I am VERY disappointed in the Hiltons non-response!

Anonymous on 07/23/2010

I too stayed at the Hilton NY (Avenue of the Americas) during the week of April 7th,2010. I noticed bites right away but thought they were mosquito bites. Once I suspected that they were bed bug bites, I contacted the Hilton immediately. I went to the doctors and it was confirmed, bed bug bites!! I am so petrified! It is annoying, uncomfortable and no matter what I am doing or saying I always feel like something is biting me and I scratch 24/7. My house, my clothes, everything I own is infest

Anonymous on 04/15/2010

April 6-15, 2010 several bites showed up on my arms and legs after spending 9 days at NYC Hilton. I am dismayed.

Hilton New York on 07/11/2009

I stayed at the Hilton New York the night of June 29th and the bites showed up a couple of days later. It is the only hotel I'd been in for a 2 week period, so I know I got them there, about 9 itchy bites. I'm very disappointed in the hotel and the chain. I'm a GOLD VIP and I'm now looking for a new hotel chain.

Hilton New York on 04/09/2009

Got them too. So pissed. I HATE THE HILTON. I don't even know where to begin now to get rid of them. I have bites all over.

Lou on 03/21/2008

3/4/-3/6/08 I also brought bedbugs home from the Hilton in NYC on 6th and 53rd. The first night I stayed there I couldn't stop itching, the second night was even worse. On the flight back the itching had not stopped but I thought it was just the detergent used on the sheets. When I got home I found a bug on the floor, I know now that it was an engorged bedbug. I suspected that this might be the case since I friend of mine had the same problem at the Hilton. I have both confirmation from the doct

anonymous on 10/15/2007

I stayed at the Hilton, 1335 Avenue of the Americas in July 2007 and came home with bites in a linear pattern on my side. The Doctor informed me that I had been bitten by bed bugs. Long story short they infested my house and it has been two months. I have paid the exterminator, have had to wrap all my bedding in plastic for weeks before having it dry cleaned, slept with double sided tape around my bed so they get stuck in it, thrown out a chair in my bedroom that became infested and lived a