Had never stayed in this part of NYC before and it's definitely interesting to be somewhere new. This hotel is not my usual choice in the city but was chosen by a friend. I found it quite pretentious - it's hard to even find the entrance and you get the impression that this is deliberate. Once you do find it, you have to get into a lift just to reach reception which is hard when you are struggling with multiple bags. Check-in was an endless line with just 1 member of staff and you had to stand there while she gave the same instructions to each guest. Then, it's into another lift to get to your room.
The room was pleasant enough - very white and sterile though which is not to my taste. A nice window seat which was comfortable and afforded a good view out over the 911 memorial. Bathroom is far too small and cramped with no storage space around the sink. You have to keep walking from bathroom to room to get your make-up etc. Very annoying.
We ate lunch at the BLT grill at the hotel which had good food and pleasant staff. In all, it was OK as a place to stay if you like this sort of hotel but I would not rush to return here.
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