To U.S. travellers. As you see, most reviewers for this hotel are European. The sense of a quality hotel is very different the a US sensibility, particularly one well travelled.
First the good. It is a great location, walking distance to both Times Square (2 blocks) and Central Park (5 blocks). All the theatres are within walking distance as well. If you ask for an room number ending in 05, you get a phenomenal view of Times Square.
Now the not so good. If you are on business, stay away. If you are on vacation and can get a rate under $250, this hotel will do just fine.
This is basically a Holiday Inn run by the French with the attitude that comes with it. The hotel is in dire need of a renovation. Tired furnishings and decor. The concierge is inept, the lighting in the rooms is horrible with no wattage over 50. The WiFi is erratic. The TV's small. I had mold in my bathroom. Their solution, not clean it, but recaulk it. Hmmm. An interesting solution. The towels are the ABSOLUTE WORST I have ever experienced, period. Ask for extra's upon check-in. And the phone system is out of the 1980's.
So, for business travellers or those used to upscale hotels, AVOID IT. For those on a budget, if you get the right rate, it will do fine.
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