Great location but just OK accomodation
I really want to like this hotel because it is wonderfully centrally located midtown, contains great history (its exterior having been a subject in paintings by Georgia O'Keefe) and is part of the Marriott brand. The rooms and elevators are typical NYC size/style - Not big. Most rooms do not have a view except for looking into the room of the building across the way. The concierage desk is incompetent (They could not answer any of my questions accurately). The first floor bar is generic. My second recent trip was as a Marriott reward member and specifically chosen for those perks but guess what - The lounge here is closed weekends! The front desk staff were pleasant, but always very busy/understaffed with long lines for checking in/out. Rooms were clean, but public areas not as much. Both visits were for special occasions (birthday and anniversary), neither which were acknowledged. The hotel is so average and underwhelming would only return if could obtain a special rate.