Hard Times at the Flatotel
Stayed here 3 nights on a business trip. Booked it because business meeting was held here and because I had stayed here several years ago and thought it was ok, which I conveyed to my colleagues, who also stayed here. Failed to read reviews. Dreadful mistake! Hotel was dark and dank, carpets smelled moldy, had an ANALOG tv in my dark, depressing room (even Motel 6 gives flatscreens). Elevator broken - agonizingly long waits to go up and down to my room. Breakfast room closed "for alterations" and they give a voucher for a muffin shop 4 blocks away. "State of the art" exercise room had 2 treadmills - one broken.
My colleagues thought I was playing a practical joke by recommending the place - most of them moved out after the first night, and teased me unmercifully about my recommendation.
Front desk staff surly and unhelpful. A colleague who tried to arrange a car through the concierge said he was "hopeless."
Finally, an answer to the age-old question - where to stay in mid-town. ANYWHERE but the Flatotel!