Great location in uptown
This was the fourth time I stayed in this hotel since 2009, twice with family, twice alone on business. I love the location - if you stay uptown central park south is great location, literally across from the park and the ice rink. Breakfast is perfect, although pricey - you pay 34$ for a buffet plus tip. The bar and restaurant is also nice for a hotel. But nothing beats the location. Just walking distance from the MoMA, Colombus circle, Rockefeler ctr, lincoln centre, the shops of 5th ave and a little longer walk to the natural history museum on central park west. Good restaurants in the neighbourhod. And FaO Schwarz for those with kids. As most New York hotels, the lobby is magnificent as most common spaces but rooms are less attractive. Bathrooms feel old and a bit offputting and rooms are small. Even though you are really on central park, for 600$ or more you are bound to get a room looking over 58th or airconditioning system. Overall I like the place for its unbeatable location if you choose to stay in uptown but the rooms can disappoint and expect to pay dearly for the experience.