basic,at best
this isn't the best hotel in the world, more like basic student style halls of residence, with no curtains, just blinds and no kettle-a major minus for my mrs! our side of the hotel was quiet in terms of street noise, but the soundproofing between rooms ain't the best. 
it's a shame, a bit of tlc would do wonders for this place. the staff were friendly with us, although we did walk by one chap giving it basil fawlty style down the phone to some poor sap.
there are a couple of good deli's right outside which enable you to keep stocks of drinks and grub up after you return from a hectic day out in nyc-and here is the positives-this hotel is seconds away from times square, very close to the subway and moments away from5/6th avenue, so couldn;t be better placed-you are in new york-the city that never sleeps-this hotel will ensure you enjoy the city to it's fullest.
we had a late flight home and for $5 were able to keep our luggage in a huge locker- a real plus. you could do better than this place, I wouldn't rush back, but it did a job
ps statue of liberty, ellis island and the aircraft carrier are closed due to hurricane sandy-pretty much everything else on the tourist list seemed unaffected