It's a good location...
I stayed two nights at the Hilton Fashion District while spending the weekend in New York. We arrived around lunchtime and the front desk had a room available but gave us the option of waiting a little while we could have an “upgraded room with a view of the Empire State Building.” I’ve seen the Empire State Building more than I need to but I decided to wait for a better room. The bell stand held our bags while we were getting lunch at Eataly. We returned a few hours later and checked in. The room key cards don’t need to be inserted into a slot to open the door, just waived in front of a key pad. That was convenient for entering the room. I didn’t need to get the card out of my wallet to open my room door. The room was clean but real small…though probably typical by New York standards. The bed was comfortable, sheets were clean. As for the view, well I could see the top of the ESB if I bent down to look but most of the window was filled with the drab building across the street. If this is an upgrade, the standard rooms are nothing to get excited about. The shower was all tile with glass doors which leaked all over the floor, even during a short shower, leaving the bathmat a soggy mess.
Breakfast was included with our room. It was served in the restaurant on the first floor which is called Rare. For Hilton Honors Gold and Diamond, there’s a choice between a buffet or a pre fixe menu which included a choice of eggs, French toast, or pancakes, a side of bacon or sausage, toast or cereal and a few other items. We were also served a good sized fruit bowl that was really good. Having a choice to order from menu or buffet was nice, not all Hiltons offer that. I had the buffet one morning which was pretty standard for a Hilton (breads, cereal, scrambled eggs, sausage and bacon, yogurt). The next morning I had over-easy eggs that were good as well. Juice and coffee or tea included. Service was good both days.
The hotel doesn’t have ice machines available. We asked where they were and were told “this is a full service hotel. Just call room service and they will bring you a bucket of ice.” What they didn’t tell us was that there was a $3 delivery charge! Plus you’ve got to tip the guy who brings it, so you’re paying $4-5 for a bucket of ice. That’s irritating. There’s a Duane Reade right down the street which sells ice for only $2. Pick up one there if you really need it. 
There are three elevators, but one seems to be reserved for the rooftop bar. Either that or it just wasn’t working while we were there. We waited for a while for an elevator several times when we were trying to leave. 
The location of this hotel is its best feature. It’s on W. 26th between 6th and 7th. You’re a short walk to shopping on 34th, about a 15 minute walk to Union Square, there are several subway stops nearby, and lots of good restaurants. It’s centrally located and an easy walk to a lot Manhattan has to offer. 
I probably won’t return to this Hilton. There are better hotels in the area in this price range.