Unlinke many posters here, I was quite charmed by my stay at the Pennsylvania. Of course the lobby was like Grand Union at the rush hour, but the sheer size of the hotel explains this. I found the staff incredibly friendly and helpful and the left luggage system quite adequate in an old-fashioned way (buying the ticket at the desk). Of course the hotel is old, well-worn, and the furniture (quite authentic) gives you the impression of being back half a century. Some people value this, others are put off, it's simply a question of taste. The bathroom facilities were in working order, though the enamel of the tub was flaking off. The bedding comfortable, and there was no noise whatsoever (5th floor on the courtyard).The television set was hidden in the wardrobe, so you don't have a great screen marring the period furniture. For breakfast I preferred the Starbucks across the road - no need to wait on line. All in all, given the promotional rates here, great value, great location, I'd gladly return.
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