One would generally not go to New York city for a hotel experience and especially not the Hotel Carter.
The location is fantastic, and the area is safe, but aren't you lucky that you are only staying for a few hours per night!
The shower water was hot, the toilet flushed OK and it had beds, just. Included with the beds were welcome visitors... bugs and they welcome new visitors with relish, yum yum yum and leave one with their calling cards.
The 1970's style TV had sort of a picture on a couple of channels and there was an air conditioner of some sort.
The reception was OK.
If you could find another hotel as convenient, do so
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