very nice NYC experience
I stayed at the Hotel Americano for a two nights on an October weekend trip to NYC and had a generally nice experience. All the staff seemed to be pleasant and helpful. On check-in I was told i'd been upgraded to a King room so that was an excellent start. I was accompanied to my room by one of the staff and given a tour/demo of the room - where various controls were, how things worked etc. This was useful and appreciated - finding the spot to insert the activating rod-thingy is a bit of challenge in a dark, black walled entry. But not a big deal. The old skool key to the room was odd. The room had a clean, contemporary design that i liked. Very comfortable and peaceful. Big windows looking over a rear courtyard and adjacent fire escapes - i liked the view. The inroom i-Pad was cool, the vinyl bean bag chair not so much.
I only picked up coffee at the lobby cafe/bar so didn't try any of the restaurants or other amenities. I choose the hotel specifically for the location, to explore the High Line Park, Chelsea, etc. Lots of galleries, restaurants, clubs in the area, Hudson river and pathway at the end of the block, a couple of delis around the corner. Not too far from the subway (23rd) - so it was easy to get to MOMA, midtown, theatres, etc.
I always try to find smaller lifestyle/boutique hotels when i travel, and Hotel Americano fits that category. I liked the sleek contemporary architecture and scale of the building. It's location in northwest Chelsea appears a bit edgey/isolated, but there is lots going on, and always other people around. Definitely on my list of places to stay in New York City.