Overrated
I guess it is difficult to compare, when this is the only hotel I have stayed at in New York. However there are some basic things about the hotel which I did not like:
-The windows are terrible! Its not only super noisy, there is a constant draft. Our first room has windows in the shower. The bathroom was freezing all the time, so we had to change rooms.
- To my taste, the lobby is pretty tacky. If you are out for partying then you probably wont mind that everytime you get into your hotel there is a party going on at the bar and the pool. In fact, the pool was something I was looking forward to (as I had a hectic work-week in NY), but I never dare to used it because every night was packed with people partying.
- When we changed rooms, they were supposed to move our bags, which they never did. We moved them ourselves, no big deal, but we were a bit stressed because I had a meeting. I forgot my shampoo, conditioner, etc in the shower and realized it the next morning when I wanted to shower. I called reception, but apparently house keeping didnt find anything in the room. Yeah right.
All in all, expect what you are paying for. I think many reviews are overrated!