Friendly hotel, great location
Checking into this Mid-Town on the Eastside your initial impression is that the staff are very friendly. The restaurant suffers from vibrations from the Lexington Avenue below, and I was told that some the rooms on the lower floors also feel the vibrations. I was on an upper floor and did not have this problem. However the television did not work and there were also problems with the shower so maintenance seems to be an issue. 
The full Irish breakfast in the morning was excellent. 
Located on Lex and 56th Street the location is really convenient to subway and cross town buses.
Room rates when I was staying there were outrageously high, close to USD550 before taxes, but then most other hotels were similarly priced. I could accept that except for the maintenance issues.