Even if the room was $99 I wouldn't stay here again. I'll try to distill a long story into a few salient items.
1) The building's HVAC system is set up so that only air or heat will work at one time - i.e. the building needs to switch to heat downstairs in the boiler room. Well think about the Fall when it's warm during the day and cool at night - since the hotel was still set up for A/C there was NO HEAT! And no way to get any heat. Shivering in the room...
2) Service is poor for a hotel of this standard. Was treated curtly by just about everyone.
3) Rooms are a disappointment - they have a few interesting touches, but a lot of empty white walls to stare at. Felt like I was in a big white box. Very uncomfortable.
4) No taxis available -- some others have commented on this and said it was no big deal you just walk 2-3 blocks. Well imagine doing that in a pouring rainstorm or a snowstorm? That becomes a major problem.
5) Location -- terrible even for this part of town.
The lobby bar was the only highlight of the place, but not enough to supercede the above points. Next time I stay downtown I'll go to the Andaz.
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