This certainly isn't a W Hotel, but if your expectations are low you won't be too disappointed. Our overall opinion was that it was a great location for our needs, a safe neighborhood and reasonably priced for NYC, but I'm still a bit shocked at what $150/night gets you in the city....a tiny room w/ a sink, 4 hangers on an open rack, and a bed that was about as comfortable as a brick...I've been more comfortable camping in a tent, sleeping on the ground than the bed in the double bed in Room 707. Thank God we brought our own pillows!!
The room was really stuffy and smelled mildewy. It completely lacked any air circulation. We put the AC on from time to time, but the room definitely had a dankness to it. I would have prefered being able to open the window than the AC.
Our room was fairly quiet, except for the banging pipes which seemed to happen just a couple of times during the night. It was very hot, particularly for April, and again...the bed was awful!!!! We stayed two nights and on the second night my kidneys didn't hurt as much as the first night. I also learned to stay on my back and not my side to avoid my shoulder going numb, but I don't know if I could have taken a third night...and I like a firm mattress.
The shared bathrooms were always immaculately clean, and I never had to wait, although it would have been nice if they had a soap dispenser and paper towels to dry your hands. Be prepared for a cold shower!!!
The front desk staff wasn't particularly friendly or helpful.
We booked the room online, but still had to sign a credit card slip, and a second time when we checked out. I'm waiting to get our bill to see if we were over charged.
If you're looking for a comforable, charming, hotel with great service, this isn't it. If you're looking for a decent place under $200 in the Union Square neighborhood, Hotel 17 will do. Would I go there again? Probably not. I'm thinking it might be worth the extra $100/night to stay at a W hotel!
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