We were a party of 3 girlfriends and stayed in a standard double Queen room on the 6th floor (#622) which was OK. Positive: big room for NY standards; super location close to subway, tour buses , Broadway etc. Helpful and very friendly staff at Reception and Concierge desk. Concierge managed to get me a last minute ticket to a Broadway show in no time though the concierge desk (also serving as "tour guide" desk) was a bit understaffed at some times. A friend had a package from Amazon delivered to the hotel in my name and they handled that very smoothly as well. Bell boys were very efficient in handling luggage and ordering cabs. "Negative": noisy airco, rather soft (but comfortable) beds, bathroom could do with an upgrade but was clean enough. Kitchenette looked like it had never been used and consists only of a microwave, sink and coffee machine for filter coffee. No kitchen utensils at all so not very inviting. If you intend to use it, better buy plastic cutlery, cups etc. But you don't really need it since there's plenty of nice places right outside the hotel. All in all would probably stay there again but would upgrade to an executive room. NY Tip 1: If I'd have to decide between Top of the Rock or Empire State Building for an aerial view, I'd choose the Top of the Rock anytime. The overall view is more impressive and the observation deck is nicer than the Empire State's. From the Empire state though, the statue of Liberty and Flatiron building are visible. NY Tip 2: Have lunch on the outside terrace of the Bryant Park Grill in Bryant Park: both the location and the food are heavenly! Or buy a sandwich or something sweet + coffee at "Le Pain Quotidien" opposite Bryant Park and eat it at one of the quaint tables in the park. Tip 3: NY is great! Don't miss it!
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