We're just back from a 3-night stay at this hotel. We were lucky enough to have a room on the 20th floor so noise wasn't a problem at all (sign up to be a SPG member, it's free and you're more likely to get a room high up). From the 20th floor we had a nice enough view with no noise. The bed was the most comfortable bed I slept in and I already miss it! The room was a good size, neither small nor big and very clean.
There's also a computer downstairs but the internet connection is quite slow. The complimentary bottle of water was a nice touch.
In terms of the area, I knew that some reviews said that it was a shabby area. My husband didn't. I didn't tell him until we left, that every single day we passed the Parole office and two adult stores and he was actually surprised and never noticed them! I really don't think that the neighbourhood is that bad. OK it's not like in the upper west side but for the price we paid for the hotel ($440 all taxes included for 3 nights) it was really good value for money with a great room with virtually most of the metro stations within 2 to 10 minutes walk.
Ooh and we also went on the roof, 34th floor, great view on Jersey, and the times square area!
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