Mum & Daughter Stay at the Edison Hotel NYC
I stayed at the Edison Hotel at Times Square NYC for a long weekend where I met up with my daughter who had traveled from Australia (I'm from England). 
The room we had was dated, decor in a terrible state, and my sheets were not clean. The carpet was frayed and the bathroom was in a very poor state. The rooms definitely need some money spent on them as no one has done anything to the rooms in a very long time. The room itself was hot (air conditioning was ineffective), small and cramped, the only "outlook" we had from the window was a direct view into other bedrooms not very far away. Overall a very dark, dull, depressing room for our stay.
I have since contacted the hotel to complain but they will not even partially reimburse me as a goodwill gesture and for good customer relations, although they have offered me 10% off my next stay. (Will I go again to that hotel - NO!) I was informed that they have 'Signature' upgraded rooms and suites that are fully equipped, but at the time of my booking no twin rooms were available and of course they are a lot more expensive.
The hotel has extortionate charges for what you actually get and it is NOT good value for money. Do NOT stay at this hotel, there are many hotels in New York to choose from that would be better furnished and more comfortable than the Edison, in just as good central location.