One of My Early Favorites - Needs a Facelift
I have stayed here many times in the past 6-7 years. Originally it was one of the first boutique hotels and I loved it. Then it got a little pricey for my corporate budget. Now it seems to be showing up in a reasonable price range. The issue is that it is tired, not dirty, but used and overdue for renovations.
The location is great for business and pleasure. The staff is friendly.
My room was HUGE!!! They are all a good size for NYC, but this one had a full kitchen, large bathroom. The living area and bedroom were all in one, but huge - full windows all around. The problem was that the small, outdated TV was way over in the living area and watching from the bed (which is what we all do in hotels) was difficult to say the least.
The restaurant was closed for renovations and the front desk helped with local delivery, but this was also a disappointment.
Overall, I will return when the price is right, but I hope they invest a little to bring the rooms up to date.