It's New York.. but not Inter-continental...
My wife and I stayed here for 5 nights whilst revisiting New York as tourists after 25 years of business and transit stops. 
We found the location perfect for our needs, using feet, tourist buses and cruise/ferry options to see the sights, take in a show on Broadway and a little bit of shopping. 
The staff exemplified the US service culture, friendly, approachable and efficient. 
The large bed was very comfortable and our room was made perfectly everyday. There are signs of age, it is not ultra modern or painfully chic but the atmosphere throughout, in the public areas and in the approach of the staff has an air of class and experience. We liked it and enjoyed our stay.
However... 2 small things for the management to consider... Firstly, coffee is not the universal drink ...some of us still drink tea?.. Our request for some tea to accompany our in-room coffee making facility was firmly rebutted, with the only offer being expensive room service.. so I got up each morning and went across to the deli on the corner and got tea for $1.50 instead.. and secondly WiFi.. We have travelled extensively through Europe in the last 12 months and from Tromso in Norway to Sevilla in Spain hotels, pensions, refuges, hostels and campsites offer free WiFi to their guests.... I will not pay an additional $16 a day for WiFi at the most expensive hotel I have stayed in for 3 years.. Starbucks is free so why not provide at least a timed/secured log in? This may be reflective of New York but it is not reflected 'inter-continental'