A frazzling experience!
We recently stayed 3 nights at the Sheraton, which was the overflow hotel for a conference we were attending. As soon as we checked into the hotel, I wanted to go back to our previous hotel (where we stayed pre-conference)...There was a dance competition of teenage girls going on in the hotel, and the place was swarming with kids, parents, noise, you name it. It was so loud and busy. Not at all relaxing. We were able check in quickly (and escape the mob) and fortunately we were on a bank of elevators that were not as busy as the others. Our room (27th floor) had a smoky smell and there was a constant noise of what sounded like a blender being turned on and off the entire time we were there. The thermostat wouldn't go below 65 degrees.. There were only 2 pillows on our king size bed (i sleep with 2 because of allergies) the maid did bring more the next day when I asked for them, but then she neglected to replenish the washcloths so I had to do without. The worst part of the stay was when we were returning to our room the first night. Although there was a hotel worker at a podium where you get into the elevators, (don't know why, he didn't check room keys) a young girl got onto the elevator with us. At first, I saw dripping, thought she had been thrown into the pool, but then I realized she was actually urinating in the elevator.....she said something like 'i am really messed up" well yeah! The elevator was small, and I had to push myself into a corner to avoid the huge puddle of pee that was coming my way. Disgusting!
They also charge you $10/day or ($20/visit) to use a gym where the water dispensers dont work. I guess they want you to pay the $2 bottle for bottled water they sell.
We were soooo ready to check out of this place! We spent our time at the Hilton on Ave of the Americas and 54th. If you want a tranquil oasis in the middle of NYC, with the same location, suggest you book the Hilton.