A hotel in dispute
My wife and I spent 4 nights at the Hotel Frank on the way to New Zealand. Unfortunately the most memorable aspect of the stay was being woken up at 7.00 am by strident amplified chanting from a union picket parading outside. This lasted exactly one hour and occurred on two of the mornings. The dispute has apparently been running for more than a year, though our travel agent did mention the problem when booking. The hotel itself was obliging in all respects, the room was excellent, and the situation near Union Square is ideal for a short visit. The on-site restaurant franchise 'Max' is excellent and good value for money, though it was scheduled to close down within a few weeks.