Very close to everything in midtown/Central Park area. Several Metro stops are in close walking distance, and it is on the next street (58th) over from Central Park's south entrance on 59th - mid -way on the Park's south border. Hop over to 7th Avenue and head straight down to Times Square, or head east a couple of blocks to 5th Avenue and check out all the shops starting right at the top at Central Park. Yes, it is small. (I now know what the reviewer meant who described it as a cruise ship cabin and bath (yes, that's the bathroom, not a closet, but it is your own private one). And, hey, you want budget AND an ideal location - be willing to compromise. Or you can pay 2-3 times the rate and get a little more space.) Would not recommend as a "romantic getaway," but if you just want a place to spend the night that is clean, close and convenient to upper midtown/theater district, and cheap, consider the Park Savoy. Older building, a little shabby, but it was clean and the bed was decent (small double). Staff was pleasant and helpful, and the air-conditioning worked great. You'll need to ask if you want more than one washcloth for two people, but they do have sample shampoo and conditioner. (no Kleenex, alarm clock, hairdryer, coffee maker or microwave or mini-fridge). There actually are several electrical outlets in the room, and one for a hair dryer at the bathroom sink. The shower stall was a little tricky to get hot water - work with it - it's there.
Very close to several local diners/delis, so skip the "breakfast" advertised next door at the pizza place, We did not try it, because of the other reviews about what was offered (coffee and one doughnut), For a couple of dollars a block away, right on the park, you can find places that have great bagels, egg sandwiches, and muffins, or you can get a full breakfast plate. Go there. There are a couple of good ones on 6th Ave (about one block away, between 58th and 59th on the Park - Angela's Rock and Roll Diner is one), and many in the general area. Grab a table in the front window of a deli and "people watch" - people jogging to the Park, walking their dogs, on their way to work. (I noticed many of these breakfast/sandwich delis have cheesecake about half what it costs a little further down in the theater district.)
The 3-star review is not a bad review. It's an OK place, just very small and old, but clean, and considering what other hotels cost in this area, this could be a real bargain if you don't mind feeling "cozy."
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