Let's start with the good. No bedbugs as far as I could tell, and I did check. The bathroom was very clean, as were the linens. Close to the subway, and good restaurants nearby. Also close to a very pretty section of Central Park.
There's a lot to steel yourself for, however. Our room was the smallest I've ever stayed in, which is to be expected for the price and location. Little details are neglected, like the lamps that collapsed upon touching (but they still worked). The maid short-sheeted the bed. The remote control didn't work with the TV (different brands). Peeling paint and corners of wallpaper.
Front desk staff seemed indifferent. Didn't even try the wi-fi based on earlier reviews, and we didn't get instructions on how to connect anyway.
Honestly, if I were doing it over again, I would stay somewhere else. I was not comfortable in the room. But I can't quite condemn this place as a dump, either. If you want a cheap place to sleep and shower while you experience this wonderful city, this is not a bad choice. Just lower your expectations. And then maybe lower them again.
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