Views & Solid Service
Booked here, took the room (suite) facing the Hudson River. Upon arrival the staff put me in a room on the 11th floor. Tremendous room. Straight-on huge views of the Hudson River, the Intrepid, the ocean-going cruise ships coming & going, all the river activity, the Jersey side, it's really pretty day & night. The room also had a view of the GW Bridge way, way up north because the windows wrap around two walls. Almost didn't want to sleep because these are, truly, million dollar views of an incredible city. Two flat screen tv's but never turned them on. Why would I...?
Go for the high floors facing the Hudson. But not too high, because the closer you get to the roof lounge the louder the noise transfer will be. Late at night I could hear the chatter buzz from the roof top lounge but just vaguely & only in the living room area, not in the bedroom.
Service is professional. Not overly friendly, and that's fine, just professional. Amenity was a bottle of red wine, thanks Kimpton, classy touch. The $ 15 raid the mini bar comp was fine too (an OJ, everything else is mega-expensive). Bathroom is huge, shower is cool with all the spray jets, deep soak tub, too. Toiletries are plentiful & high quality, but I can't ever remember the name of that stuff.
Tons of restaurants on 9th Avenue - - that's two cross-town blocks away. Plenty of cabs available in front of the hotel or cruising 11th Avenue if you want them.
The hotel lounge is apparently frequently booked for private, revenue-generating, events. Didn't get to try it out because it was booked for one of these when I was there.
Prices for room service were obscene even for Manhattan. Basic eggs, toast, juice, coffee...$ 28.00 plus room service fee plus tip. lol Is someone angry at the guests & trying to nail them for every dime.
NYC taxes on hotel rooms pretty steep, be advised.
Def recommended as a superb 'room with a view' in the big Apple.