I spent three days in New York with my two teenagers last week and this was one of our favorite things. I've been to the top of the Empire State Building several times and it's always a grim slog - horrible lines, being treated like cattle in shutes, herded through dark, dank and dingy hallways and back stairs, packed like... more

We went up the TOTR in May 08 and were blown away by the views, we were goin gto go up the ESB which was opposite the hotel but I had the experiance was much better here and weren't dissapointed. We arrived about 10am and there were no queing at all, straight up to the top where there are three... more

I thought this was a better viewing platform than the Empire State Building. You get views of the whole of Central Park AND the Empire State Building - from the ESB you can't see either of these. The viewing platform is huge and the sides are perspex so you get good views and good photographs. more

This place beats the Empire State Building because it's almost as tall AND you get to see the ESB. The website's great too. more

One of the highlights of our trip. Go at dusk to see daytime view, sunset, and the nightime view of New York City. Well worth the $. more

What everyone else said. No crowds, no wait, great views. The staff is pleasant and friendly, and it is just really a good experience. I had been by the Empire State Building the night before, and it was a crowded cattle car compared to this. Plus - from Rockefeller Center, you can see the Empire State Building! more

The view is top notch, except on a hot summer day you get quite a bit of haze. There is no crowding, it is clean and nice. You can stay for as long as you like, and it is easy to get to. more

I went to NYC in 2004 and went to the ESB. It was quite the experience and a must do of NYC as a first time just to say you did it...however, the TOTR was best highlight of my trip this time. This time I went with my mom and sister and the ESB was on their list so I... more

We booked online and got a buck or two discount, albeit it's cheaper than the Empire State Building to begin with. We got to the entrance at street level a few minutes earlier than our appointed time window to allow for the usual security check and any queue that may be present. There wasn't really much of a queue to... more