Disappointment in NYC
Having been to New York City on 75+ occasions, I always like to change up the hotels I stay in, and have been fortunate to have stays at many hotels throughout the city. The Mela looked promising...boutique hotel...great location...well-regarded service.
The hotel was a mixed bag. It is certainly not a 4-star hotel, maybe a 2.5 star property based on its great location.
Room was smallest I have ever had in NYC. Asked for a quiet room on a higher floor...and was given a room away from 44 Street at the back of the hotel. The air conditioner in the building across the way was very loud...it was difficult to sleep for the three nites I was at the hotel.
Room was very dark...the light bulb in the lamp beside the bed remained burnt out during the duration of my stay. The room was very tired looking and bordered on being ratty...perhaps the reason why the room was so dark.
Elevators...small and slow.
The service was generally good, especially at the front dest...and a special request was followed-through on.
For the money, or a little more, you can do much better at another property in the general vicinity. On the whole, the Mela was the only negative to an exceptional weekend in New York.