I was at this W over Memorial Day weekend. I had no problems and enjoyed my stay. It was clean, well maintained, and everyone was very pleasant and helpful. I also paid <$140 a night. I get the sense that a lot of these bad reviews are from the rich and privileged that had very high expectations that were shattered by what they got. It’s a ton of money for what you get. The place has a very trendy design that often makes the spaces unpleasant. The walls were all hard surfaces that made every space loud and lacking in intimacy. There were 20+ people hanging out in the lounge off the lobby at 1:30am, so people seemed to be enjoying themselves. I spent almost no time in the hotel. Just sleep. It was cheap, so I booked it. The corridors are dark and hard to navigate. I expect the lack of light is to hide the poor craftsmanship which there is plenty. I got lost a lot. And if you are going to put beautiful expensive photography in the corridors at least spot light them. The bottom line is weird materials and strange, often awkward, spatial relationship, do not equal High Design. And let’s not forget “Faux” means artificial, imitation, or fake. “Faux” may be trendy but vinyl wall covering that looks like grass is still vinyl wall covering. If I am going to spend $300+ a night I want really, not “Faux”. Even if it is a little older, a little less trendy and a little less polished around the edges. I like a little grit in my New York.
I would stay there again, but for not over $180 a night.
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