Location and emphasis on service
You will love the location--right out the back door of Union Square and there was not one place that I thought about going that I could walk to from this location. You will immediately love the service provided by this hotel. There is no doubt that this is the model and one that will make you feel special.
The overall concept is still old school elegance. You're not going to see anything amazingly interesting, but all the things you would expect from a high profile, nice hotel gets high ranks here.
I love the marble entry and I like the vantage that I get from the architecture in the main hall. I like the linens on the bed. However, I think the bath towels need to be changed out--I've had fluffier ones at the business-level hotels.
And, get ready to love the great bath robes and house shoes. They even put a little towel down with turn down service next to your bed.
Now, if only we could get a chocolate at night and ice upon check-in!