The hotel was in a great location & the Upper West Side over on Columbus & Amsterdam had some great shops and places to eat at great prices compared to those further downtown.
The hotel itself.... I knew the rooms were going to be small as per previous reviews but they were actually really small (double). The bed was against one wall with about 6" of the radiator against it. The radiator was unbelievably hot & the room was sweltering when we arrived. Turned the valve off & AC on hoping the room would cool down while we were out. It was still sauna-like on our return 3 hours later. On the 2nd night the radiator started making loud banging noises at 3am. Finally managed to stop it but complained to hotel staff who moved us to a queen room. Again heating was on full blast but actually cooled once the valve was shut off. Room was bigger but the bed collapsed in the middle! Maintenance staff were quick to attend & managed to wedge the bed back in place (with a rolled up towel). Unfortunately due to a missing spar across the middle of the bed we really rolled together & it was a far from comfortable sleep!
The restaurant had loads to choose from but it was a struggle to get a table/seat even going in 10-15 mins before breakfast was due to start!
Hotel staff were always very polite, helpful & courteous though.
Internally the building is in much need of redecoration but outside is fine & on a lovely street.
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