Nice Stay, Nice Surprise
The front desk staff was very nice and helpful; they let us check in early although check in time was 3:00 we got our room key at 12:00 noon. The gentleman at the Help desk was not so friendly and they checked your room key every time before they would allow you to board an elevator. The first impression of the hotel is big and nice, but old. The carpet throughout the Hotel needs to be updated. I asked for a room on a higher floor with a city view. We were granted a room on the 33 floor which was very nice. Our view was from the back of the hotel and overlooked the River. This was not a City View, but we were happy. The room itself was big enough for 3 people to move around with comfort. The bathroom was small, but met our needs. The Beds were very comfortable and two pillows for each person. Our room had two double beds, a desk with chair, and a bedside table between the two beds. We had a new Flat screen large TV, which was on a dresser with three drawers. There was also a Closet space for storage of luggage and totes, also a place to hang clothes. The room also came with a full size Ironing board and full size Iron. Fresh towels and toiletries were put in all three days of our stay. Our Blow Dryer in the bathroom did not work and sparks flew when it was turned on. I reported this to the help desk and they sent someone up right away while we were out. Upon our return, we noticed the Blow Dryer was taken off the wall mount and there was not one in replace. I then noticed I had a voicemail on the phone and got a message from the housekeeping staff saying the Blow-dryer was broken and they did not have one to replace at this time. This left two women without a blow-dryer and we did not pack one because we knew there was one in the Hotel Room. 
Over all, we had a pleasant stay at the New Yorker Hotel. We ate 2 times at the Tick Tock diner. The food was average and nothing to brag about. There was also a McDonalds Fast Food across the street from the Hotel. They also have a business center where you can use one of four Computers and are able to print, but beware it is not free. They require you to scan your credit card before it will allow you to get on the computer. If you print it will charge your card $.25 per copy. Over all this is a good hotel to stay in the city. Walking distance too many of New York’s tourist attractions. I would recommend the hotel to a friend.