Faded glory
I really wanted to like this hotel -- I loved the Deco architecture, the high ceilings, the potential. The room was really a let down, looking as though it had not been refurbished since perhaps the 1970s. I was struck by the old tub with worn ceramic, the glaring fluorescent bulb in the bathroom, outdated furniture, and the single-paned windows that allowed me to hear the 5am trash trucks every morning. Seriously, this hotel room had features that usually can only be found at a $49-per-night motel. I have always found it difficult to find a hotel room that I like in New York, and this trip was no exception.