I stayed at the Pickwick in September 2006. I searched for quite some time for an affordable spot in a safe and well-located neighborhood. The Pickwick met these requirements.
Subway conveniently located only a block or two away. I walked everywhere with no problems (even hiked back from the WTC site one day - pretty far but still obviously doable). Close to a lot of good shopping areas. Staff was courteous and helpful.
My only complaint - the rooms are small, small, small. This is NYC, true, but I'm talking tiny. However, they are well designed and make ingenious use of the space. My room faced the inner courtyard - this was good b/c it was quite warm and you couldn't adjust the a/c. I had to leave the window open for air circulation which worked out fine. They would do well to add more sound-proofing. Hallway noise was much in evidence. Make sure to leave your do not disturb sign out ( I forgot 2 days in a row only to awakened by very loud knocking from the maid service) if you do not want to be up super early.
All in all, a good choice because you really don't come to NYC to hang out in your hotel room. It was clean, safe, affordable and well-located. I would stay here again.
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