I visited this hotel in May 2012 and I couldn't be more happier about my choice!
No noise - Don't be put off by reading reviews about noise from the street during night - I had a room with a street view and I didn't hear anything. Besides after seeing so many attractions during the day, you sleep like a baby.
Rooms - The hotel has both - double bedrooms and 4 bed dorms (mixed). I stayed in one of the dorms on the third floor (for 2 nights Fri - Sun I paid 100 dollars including Tax).The room was small, but was extremely clean as well as modern. All beds had Ikea mattresses, there were also small safes to store your valuables, small wardrobe, hair dryer and a fridge which was very helpful.
Location - The location is perfect, behind the corner is Fashion Ave and 3 min walk to Times Square so you are in the centre of the action at all times:) The hotel is also only 5 minutes walk from Port Authority bus terminal where you can take bus to Newark Airport and other airports. Return ticket from Newark to the Port Authority costs 26 dollars. The bus stop is just outside Newark luggage claim area.
Luggage at hotel- The check in is from 3pm and check out at 11pm but you can leave your luggage in the lobby before check out and/or check in and go sightseeing without worry.
Breakfast - also very good - small, croissants, sweet pastry, Philadelphia cheese, jams, bagels, muffins and coffee/orange juice and tea which was just what I needed in the morning when I was planning my next day in amazing NYC. Also worth mentioning that Subway station is just across the street. I din't use the subway - I preferred to walk everywhere rather than spend my time underground ;)
Overall, really great hotel, perfect location and very nice & pleasant staff. I cannot wait to come back! And if you are really worried about noise, take earplugs( they really helped my in planes by the way). But hey, you are in New York, this city never sleeps so don't expect that there will be nobody on the streets after 10pm. Have a great stay!!!
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