Room 1023 Without a View
I wonder just how much you have to spend a night in NYC to get a tiny view? As a Marriott Rewards member paying $499 per night, I didn't expect to be looking at an interior brick wall. I admit I'm a bit of a wimp and didn't complain (and my husband will only if the place is a complete ruin.) Other than that the room was really nice and comfortable, it seemed newly refurbished, with nice decor & furnishings. The coffee/tea maker was also a welcome convenience. The bathroom was also very nice, but with a single sink only. The shower head was so powerful I was standing in water to my ankles. The towels were cheap -- think gym towel quality & smelled a bit strange, not fresh. No exhaust fan, I prefer a bath with one because the room was on the small side. The midtown location was great, easy walk to everything I wanted to see, and a good variety of excellent restaurants and delis nearby. The in house restaurant was nice but very pricy for breakfast, as it was not included in my room rate. Oh and wireless Wi-Fi - ah no - but plug-in Internet access was $16.95 a night, really? I went to Starbucks. My compliments to the staff, all were very friendly and accommodating.