Every NYC tourist should consider the Roger Smith hotel
It's such an amazing hotel. I've stayed in three hotels for my stay in NYC, all 3* with high tripadvisor ratings. Roger Smith is definitely the best. It is the kind of place that I want to come back again and will let all my friends know when they plan to visit NYC. 
I cannot speak too highly of their staffs. Every single one of them is friendly, responsive, and efficient. Every single request that I had was addressed properly and immediately, and I have had quite several non-usual requests. 
The location is good too, which is three blocks away from Grand Central. It's actually right next to Marriott, W, Hyatt and other great hotels. So you know you can't go wrong with the location. 
The hotel really stands out as a unique NYC hotel. The hotel looks like an art gallery (and they actually own one). The staffs all wear their own T-shirt. I fell in love with the guest room at the first sight. It is beautifully decorated with the floral wallpaper and antique furnitures. Additionally, it is SO spacious as a midtown hotel and has great view. It is the kind of experience I want as a tourist in NYC: something unique and cannot be found elsewhere.
I'm not saying that the hotel is flawless. The room is dated, as other comments have suggested. The shower water is slow and I can't find enough outlets to charge all my electronic appliances. But all the problems can be overcome and they by no means change the fact that I'm in love with this place. 
I highly recommend you to try this place. You won't regret!