Better than expected
Other reviews had me somewhat concerned - but in the end I was quite satisfied with our stay. We had one of the renovated rooms which had two newer doubles that were comfortable, smaller flat screen tv that was fine too. Room size was slightly bigger than some other Midtown rooms I've been in before. Bathroom was a half-reno, new sink but old tub and tile - but water pressure was good. Did the requisite strip of bed sheets to check mattress, boxspring and headboard for bedbugs and all were clean - no problems for us. Window opens which is nice for air - NY air - but still at least outside air. No coffee maker. No free wi-fi. Paper cups, not glass. Great location walk, everywhere in Midtown. Didn't use room service or restaurants. Parked in a garage one block south on 44th for $45/day. Difficult to approach hotel because of no right turns on pretty much all streets during afternoon - best approach is to turn west onto 45th from 3rd Ave. This will save you many minutes. Staff seemed normal - some cheerier than others - but no complaints. Overall an acceptable hotel for our family excursion to NYC.