I stayed here for one night only after reading other reviews, and after receiving a really good rate. Staff were generally friendly and helpful - special mention must be made of the doorman, who was exceptionally friendly and helpful and not the least bit condescending. The registration staff were, well, reserved and offered no help or information. The first thing I noticed on entering was the smell. The place smelled old and musty - especially in the elevators. The room seemed fine at first glance, although the sheets apparently had not been pressed or ironed and the towels were hanging skew on the rails. The worst was the bathtub, which was infested with black mold along the sides - so badly that I was reluctant even to shower. I had dinner in the hotel also. The menu seemed fine, but the food might as well have been sawdust. My steak was overcooked, even though I asked for a "medium" steak. The fries were very good, but the rolls were microwaved and had been in the microwave too long. Breakfast the next morning was equally nondescript and less than appealing. When I checked out, I mentioned the problems with the room, and was made to wait while the receptionist filled out forms and phoned people - so perhaps they have cleaned out the mold by now. Checkout usually takes a few seconds or minutes and is automated in most hotels. Not this one. I had to wait at least 10-15 minutes - and I was the only guest checking out. So - despite a great location, I certainly will not return to this hotel. If they allow bathrooms that are visibly affected, then I have to question overall cleanliness of everything else.
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