I liked this hotel. It was in a great location, a couple of minutes walk from Union Square, where all the subway lines meet up.
The room was basic but clean. It really depends on what you want. If you want a relaxing stay in your hotel room kind of holiday then why go to NYC? If you want a place to sleep at night, and maybe watch TV for an hour or so before bed this hotel is fine.
You do have to share a bathroom in most cases, however the bathrooms were clean, and I never waited long to use the shower or anything. Also there is a washbasin in each room which is handy for brushing your teeth and so on.
The room was air conditioned, however if you're not sure about the heating (its hidden away a bit, and was switched off in my room) I would advise you to ask for assistance, but it does work!
Overall this hotel was fine, and in a great location for seeing the real part of NY (i.e. the village and Lower East side, and West Village) - rather than the touristy times square district. I particularly liked the fact that it was located in a neighborhood within easy reach of everything including cheap cafes and small delis etc...some used by NYU students so you really did get good value.
Many hotels of similar price and nature are stuck above 90th st in the upper west side for example. This hotel, is in a far better location, particularly if seeing the interesting, buzzing neighborhoods of NY is more your thing. Plus there is a nice park across the road.
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