Awesome location for exploring main attractions!
This was our first trip to New York, and loved every second of it. Spent a bit of time looking into hotels, but as we would be spending minimal time there due to extensive sightseeing, it didnt really matter about extravagant luxury. After booking the hotel, thinking it was a 4* i realised it was classed as a 3* and started to worry it wouldnt be up to much, especially after reading reviews saying there was noise and dust due to renovation works, but we saw and heard none of it, so were either lucky or not over-reacting. Sure, we saw builders etc, but that certainly didn't spoil our experience.
The hotel is located on the corner of W54th and Broadway (just a few blocks up from Times Square and the next block up from the Letterman Show building) so travelling to attractions was simple, a short walk from Central Park, and just 15 mins or so to the shops of Fifth avenue.
The beds at the Ameritannia were incredible! So big and so comfy! The walk-in shower was great too, just what you need to wake you up for a long day of sightseeing!
The only thing that annoyed me about the hotel was the check-in security deposit required ($180!!) which was not advised at all at the time of booking. As i only wanted to bring essential things with me i left most cards etc at home in the UK, so i only had one debit card with me and my cash-passport card and cash for spending money. They took the $180 from the cash passport saying it would be refunded at check out, so i assumed it would be then free to use on the last day of our trip. We were told that it can take up to 5 days to re-appear on the card!! Best advice, budget an extra $180 dollars than you think you need, as you will be parted with some of your spending money otherwise!!