we booked the hotel on booking.com for a special price and it was ok, but I would have been a little dissapointed if I would have paid the recommended rate for a standard room.
The room was small but very clean. Nice towels, mini bar and a nice view on the empire state building.
Also the might have nicer designed rooms. But all over it was nice.
Hotel is also close to Grand Central and there are several restaurants around.
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