An interesting experience to say the least. It's huge, as is everything in NYC. The hallways remind you of Kubrick's Shining. Hundreds of rooms with old massive doors that look like you're on a ship or something. The queues down at the receptions can be annoying, but once you get through this torture you got your keys and you're in the heart of NYC at an acceptable price. The rooms are relatively clean, but the walls are massive and you might be having problems with your phone signal. And sometimes it takes ages to get in the elevator, cause even though there's like eight of them they tend to be crowded at certain times during the day.
There is no doubt one would find a cheaper, cosier and more comfortable accomodation in New York, but what you get with the Penn can be an inspiring experience. It just has a weird atmosphere... especially at night, or when you go up to the gym (and I've stayed there for like fourteen days and never met a single soul up there) ...
I mean, David Lynch might love it.
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