We stayed in the old tower (pool, tennis court and gym located here) on the 37th floor. The room as basic and well designed with views over the East River and the UN building with all the flags lined up.
Pros: It was great to work out looking over the East River. Fairly comprehensive gym and sauna with lockers. Pool is basic and too short for laps but larger than most Marriott pools. Front staff all excellent. Gift shop well stocked. Location ideal for restaurants and walking to Broadway shows. Original design utilizing mirrors is still good by today's standards of high end hotel design.
Cons: Shower curtain liner is Polyester fabric and when wet, it would not keep water in the tub. Marble tile floor got flooded and we used all our towels up, drying the floor. Walls, Wall paper and painted doors need to be cleaned. Get the feeling they are waiting to refurbish this tower. The other tower is newly refurbished. Also the mattresses are too soft for us.
Overall a good experience for the whole family. Teens were very happy and comfortable walking around the area by themselves for snacks and shopping.
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