Read it ! the most balance review (i think)
Business trip to CT via NYC. First time visit of this amazing city. The plan was to use this hotel as a hub as we were traveling between the two states (CT and NY) from Sydney hence the use of JFK in NY. Sydney to NY is a 23-24hr journey, you would feel the full impact on your fatigue as soon you're sit down on your first mattress in a full day.
To give a fair and balance feedback I will approach my review using the following simple vectors.
1. Location (Accessibility and convenience)
For NYC first timer, budget and reason of travel to explore the city then this hotel's location is PERFECT! located on 7th avenue which 10min radius to the novelty time square, 5th avenue (tiffany and co) and all the goodies (lateshow dave letterman studio etc) plus less than 5min to reach the big apple especially the ice ring. So proximity is a winner with this hotel. Taxis are easy to find as 7th Avenue is a 4 lanes rd and one of the busiest rd.
Service
Utterly non existence! from check in to check out it almost feels we're bothering the staff. I don't actually have anything good to say about this area.. its that bad!
Room (condition, cleanliness and amenities)
Room is muggy, dark and old and smells old too. No amenities such as coffee and tea maker let alone minibar. No ventilation in bathroom, dangy, musty and moldy. Shower curtain is almost black. soo big eeew in room. Towels are old and simple amenities such tissue box looked like it came out from a $2 shop~plastic. Houskeeper at least turndown room once a day. 
Food
Once you checked in, experience the room and service we decided to take our business elsewhere. We feel 7th avenue have lots of better option than the restaurant or room service. BTW the cafe right next to the hotel is excellent in my opinion the only american joint that can do proper cappucino and understand the term 'flat white' and I'm not referring to Starbucks-also right next door. 
Value
We paid 130USD/night... now the price speaks for its self. For a 'full service' hotel + location value is their only draw card! it is cheap for any standard even if you compare with YMCA
Other tips with this hotel
1. To store you luggage will cost you $4/piece - pathetic
2. The porter/bell man is out there to scam you. with Gimmick like: "Sir i can give complimentary luggage service if you book an airport transfer with us which cost$65 only.." Since I've done my research prior the cost of yellow taxi from anywhere in Manhattan to JFK is a flat $45 it is even plastered all over the taxi panel... so i told him why would i spend an extra $20. Mind you NY Taxis are the best! the pick you up anywhere anytime to whatever from the shortest distance less than $3 trip to $100 or more they are upthere with London's black taxis.
Conclusion
Stay if you're no fuss kinda traveler and utilize the hotel jst as a hub to sleep and refreshh
Big no no if you're looking for a picturesque, good service and ammenities hotel. You will be dissapointed.