We stayed at the New Yorker over new years for 6 nights.
Firstly the location was perfect - walking distance to most of the major New York attractions such as Times Square, Empire State Building, Central Park etc. Also really convenient to bus/train stations and Maddison Square Garden is across the road.
The rooms are a decent size however a little dated. Our bathroom had a little mould in some spots but overall the rooms were clean and more than adequate. WiFi was free and fast and the TV had a great selection of channels. The only real gripe I had with the room was the shower. At times it would work fine, other times the temperature would fluctuate between freezing and scalding hot ( seemed to be this way in peak usage times ).
I also agree with other reviewers that the hotel service is lacking a little. Check in staff and door staff weren't overally friendly and the new years eve function that our concierge had organized was nothing like was promised.
Overall however based on value and location I would have no hesitation in staying at the New Yorker again.
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