Clean rooms, shabby appearance, great location
Housekeeping is surprising good but the rooms are in terrible need of renovation. Old shabby looking furniture with depressing dark curtains. The lobby has the feel of a train station. The bedding is new and crisp but the beds are on the soft side. New York is very expensive so it's almost impossible to fnd a good location hotel for less than $350. (what we paid at Park Central on a reduced rate). The location is outstanding... walking distance excellet restaurants, ($$-$$$$), a nice walk to Time Square, Broadway theaters and Central Park. There are numerous great hotels near by but all $$$$! Stayed their 7 nights and really got to see a lot the city on foot. I don't suggest staying there more than 3 days tops and that's only because of the location. I've been to NY many tiimes (before always stayed with family on the upper east side or on business in a higher rated hotel. This was on my nickel). A must do is Time Square just when it's turning dark with all th signs lit. A true treat and let's you know you're really in "The Big Apple."