Excellent hotel, as expected.
I have previously reviewed this hotel, and you may find my comments on the link that will show up below. I encourage you to read it for a more comprehensive review of the hotel.
Having visited this hotel before, I was much more at ease with the unusual check in process. I enjoyed a glass of wine while the friendly attendant took care of the setting me up in the system and handing me my key. Since I had stayed before I turned down a tour of the hotel.
The hotel is as impeccable as it was last time. I booked a different room this time, to ensure that I would have a view of the New York Public Library and Bryant Park. It was very much worth it! The bathroom is beautiful, and the shower is possibly the best of any hotel I've stayed at.
I look forward to returning on my next trip to New York City!