Dated Rooms with Fantastic Views
I recently stayed at this hotel during a business trip. The king room was very large and spacious, but the room did show some signs of age. The lobby felt very dated as well - lots of black marble and mirrors. Although, I only interacted with them during check-in and check-out, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The location was good and was an easy walk to subway lines and Grand Central. 
The most impressive part of the hotel were the views, which were spectacular! I stayed on the 30th floor and could see the Empire State Building from my window, along with the UN, East River, and city views of mid-town. It was interesting to watch the city during the morning rush-hour and then see it again at night.
Overall, this would be a good hotel for travelers that value the views over luxury accommodation.