The hotel recently changed names (from the Crowne Plaza to the Tudor Hotel), so perhaps this is why my experience is nothing like the last poster's.
I received a complimentary upgrade upon arrival, in part due to the hotel's "Opening Special" and part due to arriving early at check-in. The room was completely clean, comfortable bed, lovely bathroom and nice to have windows that open.
The rest of the furniture and the hotel did not seem to be "falling apart" and I found the accomodations quite nice by New York City standards for a room that I paid $199 for! The staff was extremely considerate - and the only issue that I had is having to pay for high-speed internet access (a little pricey, the last few NYC hotels I was in offered it complimentary) and there wasn't enough tea/coffee for more than one person.
The location is also great, just a few blocks from Grand Central terminal.
I'd highly recommend this hotel as a very nice place to stay for a reasonable price.
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