Because that is the size you need to be to fit in the room. I can honestly say it was the smallest hotel room I've ever seen. Plus, the staff is simply functional. Not rude, but not warm either.
Admittedly, the hotel has several positives. The price is reasonable. The decor in the room is nice and the bed is comfy. The major positive is that the location is not in a busy area. No taxi horns. No sirens blaring. Really quiet. Unusually quiet for NYC.
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