Decided to stay there on basis of positive experience at ACE Hotel in Portland earlier this year. Not disappointed; same style, same "feel". Had booked a large room with a king size bed, which is what we got (room #408). Very large indeed, with lots of light, giving on the street (not noisy, in spite of). large "dining" table, with marble top. Large, separate bathroom. Excellent water pressure in shower. "Trademark" turntable; add a guitar to the mixt! Large standing fridge. Busy, large, lobby, filled with tables...and people working on their computer and benefitting from wireless access. Very busy - a long line-up - at Stumptown Coffee Roasters shop, arching back to Portland roots - coffee shop adjacent to lobby. Also direct access to "the Breslin" restaurant (0ne-star Michelin?) where we had a copious breakfast, and to busy "John Dory Oyster Bar" (had oysters and lobster, with glasses of Cava and Sauvignon Blanc, between 2 plays). Well located near Times Square and in theater district (walking distance, although took a cab to 52th to make play on time!)
Only "ombrage": the repeated failure of our door knub to work! But staff prompt to fix, and very apologetic - ended up with discount on price of stay
Unconventional, but would recommend
May 19, 2012
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