This Autograph Collection property is not worth your signature
The Carlton Hotel reads a lot like an old book, the exterior draws you in, but start looking inside and it begins to fall apart. Upon arrival you are greeted by a stinking lobby. You go to your floor and the halls look great. You go inside your room, look around, and the issues begin to appear. First, the furniture didn't fit, we had push the dresser to close the bathroom door, and then move it back to exit the room. While we rarely expect great views when in NYC, the interior court that we faced was littered by trash and used A/C filters. This mess was not fresh, but appeared to have been around for a while. Other issues inside the room included damaged drywall, peeling wallpaper, and a make-up mirror barely attached. Even my wash cloth had a hole in it the size of a golf ball. 
To be fair, the staff was kind and responded immediately to all issues (including clean-up of the trash within 30-mins of notification). The hotel is extremely quiet and the rooms clean. Breakfast in the restaurant is great. The location cannot be beat. In short, what is marketed by the property is not exactly what you get. The hotel seems to miss and lacks the energy you are looking for when in the city. Choices abound in Manhattan and I recommend that you shop around. For us, this book is closed.