Great location, friendly staff, excellent common areas
The Shoreham is centrally located in mid-town and is a nice boutique hotel alternative. It is just steps from the Waldorf Astoria and is an affordable option. 
Staff is friendly and accommodating. Rooms are large but are a bit sparse. Our room was starting to look somewhat run-down with carpet needing updating, dirty headboard (eww) and low-end furniture. 
If you are looking for a quiet place to rest your head between hours of shopping and sightseeing, this is a nice option. It is not as luxurious as other options in the area but it is very affordable and overall pretty good.