Great Stay. Helpful Staff
We stayed at the hotel on July 8th & 9th and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, Double room spotless and large;comfortable beds, unbelievable pillows. Concierge lounge wonderful.Beautiful weekday breakfast, well attended by an older gentleman who never stopped moving. Hot offerings and even cappuccino and espresso! Weekdays also offer early evening Hors D'Oeuvres and desserts from 7:30 til 10. Computer access, large flat-screen and nice terrace where you can catch a glimpse of a few historic buildings and a tidbit of the East River. Nice on a sunny morning... 
I do want to add that the concierge staff was extremely helpful to my son and me when a medical emergency arose involving my daughter on Monday night . Many thanks! 
 The hotel is a fully renovated old building that formerly housed such famous folks as Georgia O'Keeffe and Alfred Steiglitz . among others. Our party had two rooms, the double being considerably larger, yet the king equally comfortable. Wonderful bellman and doorman to get you a cab or your own car. Word to the wise-parking can be pricey, here and everywhere in NYC. You really don't need a car unless you plan on leaving the city. Save your bucks for more fun stuff and use MTA. 
 Hotel doesn't have a pool,but you'll be so wiped from all there is to see and do in NY, you won't care. Nice fitness center on the top floor with floor to ceiling windows-killer views-go up and look even if you don't work out. A sauna would be nice... Anyhoo, I'd definitely recommend a stay here for it's location, generous staff and amenities. But do take a walk down the block and check out the Waldorf-Astoria-if just for the history.