Nice Hotel, but nickels and dimes
Overall, this is a nicely appointed and comfortable hotel in the Financial District. As other reviewers have noted, it oversees Ground Zero and the WTC memorial. But compared to other Hilton properties in NYC, including less expensive brands, it is only average. 
Virtually all of my travel is for work, so I don't worry too much about room rates, or other sundry expenses associated with my travel. However, Hilton has always found it is sound business policy to charge for internet access at its more expensive properties. I've never quite understood it, and this hotel is no exception. While the cost for access is a pittance compared to the room rate, it is what I consider to be nickel and diming the business traveler. I do have a choice of hotels when I travel so little things like this wind up influencing my decision as to where to stay. 
For my part, I did ask to have the internet connection fee waived, but the manager said no. That seems like a pennywise and pound-foolish decision, but that's life. I'm quite certain that Hilton does not care about an individual traveler's view, rather it is concerned about views of all travelers at the macro level. I do have three more trips booked in March and none are at Hilton properties, but that is merely coincidence. Moving forward I'll avoid Hilton intentionally.