My kids (12 & 14) and I stayed at the Carter Hotel for three days in June last year. After reading the reviews I knew not to expect the Plaza. I found the hotel to be what I expected - cheap, no amenities and RIGHT WHERE I WANTED TO BE @ Times Square and the theaters on 42nd street. (Hotel is off of 43rd street) We didn't spend much time in the room as we were sightseeing most of the day and evening. My room was small and in need of serious updating and a good cleaning - but the beds were made, had bath towels, hot water worked, and the door locked (linens were not changed during my visit)! We were nice to the staff and the staff was cordial to us -which is all I expect when paying less than $90.00 a night in NYC. My kids didn't like the hotel - they thought it was run-down (which is true) but it allowed me to spend more money on tours and souvenirs.
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