I was worried about staying in this hotel after reading the mixed reviews on here so felt I should submit one of my own after having a good experience.
Remember this you are staying within walking distance of all the major sights, this hotel could not be in a better place. Empire State 30seconds, times square, rockefeller, chrysler, macys, flatiron building, st patricks, new york library, grand central and lots more all within a walking distance of the hotel. The prices are much cheaper than other accommodations in this area and in my opinion you get a good deal for your money.
We stayed in a junior suite and it was a large room, the bed was very comfortable and the room was clean. The bedroom area had a tv and closet and there was another room with couch, tv, two chairs, desk, telephone. The ensuite was a good size and the shower water pressure powerful - it took a few seconds to get the temperature right but that is not much of a hassle is it!
We had no view from our room - but you did not come to look out the window anyway did you? We had a view of a brick wall and the room did not let in much light - this however did not bother me for one minute - we got up in the morning and did not return until night when we went straight to bed.
Ignore complaints about the lift in other reviews - they were fine some people might think a wait of less than a minute at the most for a lift when the hotel is fully booked is onerous but I am not one of them.
I dont know about "bugs" as some others have commented on I can just say that I never experienced this at all.
The hotel provides coffee and muffins every morning, each room has a safe, hairdryer, iron and clean supply of towels and bed linen each day.
I did not have any dealings with the staff other than on check-in and check-out but found them to be friendly and helpful.
Large lockers are provided for storage of your bags if you are leaving after check-out - just 50cent.
If like me you are looking for good value accommodation that has everything you need and is in a great location, you wont go wrong. However, if you are looking for 5star accommodation but are only willing to pay 2star prices you will be disappointed.
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