solid choice
Hotel is clean, and lobby is esthetically pleasing. With the sale price we got off Hotels.com, I thought it was resonable for NYC....although I would not pay full price as there are other hotels in the area for the same price that are newer.
With that being said, our room was neglected 2 days - or bare miniumum was done. Day 1 of our 3 nite stay we went to Cony Island and had shaken very little sand into the tub while changing the kids. The 2nd evening when we returned, only our bed had been made and the bathroom was not wiped down at all.
I did address the concern with front desk but nothing happend.
Our room #305, was a bit outdated, and no view BUT I did ask for a quiet room as I was travelling with a son with special needs- for this I was very happy as we didn't hear a peep of traffic the whole time. 
bed was very comfy. tv was nice- room was 1 double bed? more than enough room for us. 
hotel is in a centrally located area- walking distance to Rockafeller,Time Square, Empire State Building and close to 5th Av, Madison, Lexigton areas. 
for families with young children who love video games- this hotel is a few short blocks from the Sony building where they have the FREE exhibits/games (open Tue-Sat).
Fireside service was not very good (maybe they assumed we were poor?) 75.00 USD for 1 adult buffet breakfast and 1 child? Hoping this will be resolved but waiting for someone to return my call or email. If you looking for econmical places to eat, don't visit Fireside.
Most positive note is the staff- everyone we delt with from concierge, front desk, bellhops were very pleasant and accomodating. 10/10!
Location- also 10/10. 
Would highly recommend.