Worth avoiding
Upon arrival, the smell in the lobby was a bit overwhelming. It may have been incense or something of that nature, but it was not classy. The location is great if you want to stay in Times Square, but that's the only redeeming quality of this hotel. The room was so tiny that we literally had to go on the bed for the other to pass to the bathroom. The room and bathroom were not all that clean, and there was an absolutely disgusting (dirty) towel folded on the bath self...who does the housekeeping - Mr. Magoo? Fortunately, much of the time you'll spend in NYC will be outside, but if you're planning to spread out in your room, book elsewhere. Not worth the price. I've stayed at other hotels throughout NYC, and thought I'd try this because it looked funky and different. Funky for sure...and not in a good way!