First, great hotel location. Right down the street from Times Square, with easy subway access to most trains from Columbus Circle and Times Square a few blocks away. A little hard to find, but not a very big hotel. Lobby was nice/quaint, computer's both functional w/ free printing. Room was set to be checked into on time. Had ordered flowers to be delivered, and the staff got the package up to the room, unboxed, and placed in a vase with water before arrival. Box was taken away (with card) but hotel staff were able to locate both.
First noticeable thing was the tall ceilings (12ft or so). In room 201 (near but not facing street), not much traffic noise. Lovely to hear the sounds of pigeons cooing first thing in the morning. Walls were a little thin for noise, but nothing horrid. Basic room layout. Not a big room, but suitable for 1 or 2 travelers. TV on basic channels only, but you can find better things to do in NYC other than TV. Bathroom had average space, w/ complimentary shampoo/conditioner. One downside was that the tub leaked (emergency run-upstairs from the lobby to inform us it was leaking while filling). Offered another room but declined. No rust / wear / bed bugs / major complaints about the room, better than many others I've been in.
Unlike other reviewers, bed was VERY soft and no problems sleeping. Bedding pillows were rather firm but the extra's in the closet made for a good substitution. Morning complimentary breakfast was minimal (coffee/tea, croissants, packaged muffins, bagel, butter, jelly) but appreciated. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks DaVinci!
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