Poor and outdated
Stayed here for a night...then moved out if that's indicative of anything.
Checked in, no issues there. Bellman brought my luggage up to my room....cept he threw it. I was a bit confused. Anyways, I personally don't like the room style - big personal preference. I also found the outdated technology to be shocking. Category 6 Starwood property? Really? There was a 32in Sony Triniton TV in a rotating wall sitting there. Anyways, my room REEKED of smoke so I asked to be move. I guess SPG gold status got me moved to a suite (would have just been easier when I checked in?). Same bellman, I offered to carry my own luggage...
Just overall an underwhelming, slightly old and dilapidated hotel. Also, the almonds in the mini bar were $9. Just saying...
The gym is GREAT except that you have pay $10 per visit - why not just include it in the price?
Anyhow, I hopped around hotels in NYC, probably won't be staying at the Meridien anytime soon unless everything else is sold out.