We stayed at the millenium plaza during the new year's eve weekend (=peak season) and got the hotel at priceline for good value ($250/night vs > $400 for 2 star hotels). Upon arrival we were upgraded to a corner room on the 35th floor which indeed had absolutely awesome views of the city. The hotel is relatively well located, about 10 min walking from grand central in a quieter neighbourhood of NY, but you can also walk to times square or rockefeller center in about 20 min. While the hotel exterior looks good and gives the impression of a newer building, the hotel and rooms are old and definitely need renovation. The gym is small, pool is OK, "spa" in non-existent (literally a room with a massage bed). However, especially for us, the hotel was excellent value and if your purpose is seing the city and spending most of the time outdoor, this is a great option.
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