the reviews prepared me well
I stayed here with a friend who used his points to get a free room. Overall, neither of us was impressed by this property. We were upgraded to a "Spectacular"room at check in. This was a small shoe box of a room. While we understand this is New York and that rooms are small, this was small for an "upgrade". I shudder to think of what a normal room is like.
Upon entering our room we discovered dirty glasses and empty wine bottles in the dresser. We immediately called and they sent somebody up to clean the room while we were at dinner. 
In recompense, they gave us free breakfast. The decor of the room was somewhat dated.
I will say that my roll away bed was very comfortable and the staff was excellent. They responded quickly to clean the room and were willing to work with us to make up for the shortcomings. They gave us free breakfast to compensate us, and that was good and service in the restaurant downstairs was polite, friendly and fast. I do not recommend the veggie hash.
Overall, this hotel was fine. Location is great. I would have a very different review for this place if I had paid full freight for it. Probably would knock it down one star.