Great Location on Lexington!
Stayed at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square 2 years ago, this time we stayed at the New York Marriott East Side. What a nice break and a great location, Lexington at 49th. Small hotel, lobby and guest rooms, could use more seating in the lobby. Bathroom was very small and the door would never stay closed. Clean and comfortable bedding as always at the Marriott properties. CJ at the concierge desk was fantastic! Craig could learn a few pointers from her. He said that he couldn't help me with any Comedy Shows.....but JC not only recommended a club but made a reservation for us and left all the info on our phone in the room. Also called our cell to confirm as well. That is how it is done Craig! I found him to be very pompus!
Great little eatery that has breakfast/lunch/dinner and buffet and salad bar, anything really that you would need. Great for coffee and muffins in the morning....just down the street from the hotel. Pricing was good as well. Watch out for the diner in the Raddision as we went there for breakfast one morning and it was cash only??? 
Woodbury Common great for outlet shopping, Gray Line tours gets you there and back! The guys are across the street from the hotel selling the tickets for all the tours. Marriott East Side was a nice change from the bussle of Times Square.