I have stayed at the Essex a number of times in years gone by and returned there recently under the new management. I found the front desk staff a little on the slow side but friendly. The room I received was a bit bizarre in how it was laid out - it seemed it have been built in a corridor. The bathroom was difficult to navigate with the door hitting the toilet (make sure you lock it or your knees will get it!). Checkout was a little protracted as well. The best thing is the location but I would find another hotel nearby the next tiem.
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