Clean and Cozy
Pictures on the website are pretty accurate. Entire staff is friendly and helpful. Lobby feel is modern. Free continental breakfast was a nice surprise. Rooms are clean, housekeeping is on the ball, and furnishings are nice. Very small but typical New York. However, it felt cozy to us rather than confining. There is a closet and 2 drawers for storage as well as a full size writing desk. No tub but shower fittings are great. Easy to rinse without getting your hair wet. Leaving luggage with bellman is never an issue - whether arriving early or leaving after check-out. Excellent location, about halfway between Central Park and Times Square, and only a few blocks over from Madison and Fifth shopping. Subway entrance to the E train (which takes you downtown fast for 2.50) is on the same block. We were on the 9th floor and slept fine, although we could hear honking and sirens during the morning commute. The construction across the street wasn't an issue in our room, which faced Broadway. In addition to the room, $30 per day incidentals fee will be charged to your credit/debit card at check-in, but unused portion will be credited back 3-5 days after check-out, FYI. I didn't have a problem with it, although I think they should explain this during the check-in process. I don't know that I'd go very good in my rating, but it's definitely better than average and I would stay here again.