Convenience is only perk
I had the misfortune of being stuck in NYC a few weeks ago when the train was canceled. Since I was across the street from Hotel Pennsylvania and there was a terrible storm, I figured that was my best option. Was I wrong! When I opened the door, there was no lightswitch so I had to literally feel my way across the room to find one dimly lit lamp. The condition of the room was so poor, that's probably the reason. In order to read anything, I had to use the bathroom lighting. The carpet, or what was left of it, didn't look like it had been cleaned (ever). The shade in the shower was musty and ripped which wasn't enticing while showering. Ironically the hotel was mobbed-large groups cramming the elevators. I would rather sleep in Penn Station then stay at this hotel again.