Stayed in room #1407 for three nights. King bed, large room and bathroom for the city. The hotel’s design is on the stark side. I generally don’t like design hotels b/c they look cool but are rarely functional (the cooler the shower looks the more it leaks) – and there’s usually an air of snob. The Andaz is different – it’s a really good hybrid of chic and friendly. I was met immediately when I arrived – no real check-in desk, just a bunch of folks w. iPads. I was offered a drink and quickly checked in. Room 1407 is spacious. No view to speak of – but quiet and calm. The bed was good – a little firm, more along the lines of a European hotel bed than American. Great bedding and pillows. Lots of plugs for gadgets. There’s a full-length mirror – it pulls out from wall beside mini-fridge area. Small closet. Blackout shades to assure privacy and good sleep quality. Flat screen TV w. lots of channels – but most of the time I was there the satellite was iffy. Had three room service breakfasts – good food and fast service. I asked for a NY Times and rec’d gratis. Duane Reade (drug store) across the street.
The only thing I really didn’t like about the room was poor lighting. It’s much too dark in the bathroom and area by the closet mirror. I dragged a freestanding lamp in to help but it was still much too dark. A lady needs her light to primp.
The 1 & 2 lines are very close. Short walk to stock market, Trinity church, Century 21, South St. Seaport and Century 21. Wall St. is much livelier after hours than it used to be – but it’s still pretty quiet at night.
Ate in the formal restaurant – very good food and service. Also had drinks and food at the bar. Good drink and the crab cake – while minute – was yummy.
Pros
Quiet location, good for sleep
Good-sized room for NYC
Free Wi-Fi with good signal
Good work area
Free snacks & water – why don’t all hotels do this?
Free coffee & lattes downstairs
Friendly staff
Good bedding & pillows
Strong shower strength, very large shower
Cons
Very poor lighting in bathroom and closet/mirror area
Satellite TV was in and out most of my stay
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