Good hotel ... with some reservations
This hotel is within a few minutes of many theaters, good restaurants in the Hell's Kitchen area, and reasonable walking distance to features which draw tourist attention, such as Times Square, Bryant Park, The International Institute of Photography, and the New York City Public Library. Location is the greatest attraction for this hotel since it lacks amenities such as restaurant and bar. That lack also limited interaction with staff, though those I dealt with were pleasant. The hotel is under renovation, and its features are uneven. The street level lobby and second floor check in and out/concierge/notions shop areas have not yet benefited from the renovation, and are needy. I stayed in a renovated room which was clean and comfortable, and large enough. I thought the room and hotel were a very good value for the price I paid. I have, however, seen some "deals" since my stay, and I would have serious reservations about paying typical market rates for this hotel, as much as I liked the location.