Great Location
Just got back from a 4 night stay in New York. We chose the Hyatt Grand because of its central location which really paid off for us. Grand Central Station is underneath the hotel and it is easy to go uptown to Central Park from here and down to Soho, Greenwich Village and the seaport area. If you are nervous about using the trains, then this is the best place to get advice about the routes and help with buying tickets. Hotel is big, but the rooms are absolutely fine and we found the staff very helpful. We looked out onto the Chrysler Building. We didn't have any tea or coffee making facilities in our room so we asked at the front desk and found a hotwater machine, tea and coffee waiting for us outside our room when we returned. Paper cups were provided. We asked at the restaurant if we could take china mugs back up to the room with us and they didn't have a problem with that. The cafe/diner opposite (red front), directly under the bridge, sorry can't remember the name, is great for light meals and breakfast. Its about a 10 minute walk to Times Square from the hotel. Skip Fifth Avenue, it is crowded, overpriced and with no atmosphere. I'd recommend that you spend a lot of time in Soho and Greenwich Village. The shops are better and there is a great choice of restaurants and bars. It's a relaxing and charming area.