Old hotel, good location, nice lobby, but rooms need some improvement.
The Menger is a beautiful building with great history. The lobby is beautiful and the old christmas music that was played during my visit was quite charming. The bar also is dark with a tavern atmosphere. The hotel has a great location. The management makes an effort to keep the place in good condition. They were painting the elevator doors during my stay. The rooms however are slightly lacking. Upon arrival, the A/C was on full blast and the room was arctic. During my stay, even with warmer weather outside, the room never gained heat and heat was not an option. The bathroom was very dark and the room was not overly clean. The darkness made me wonder how someone could actually clean the bathroom and know that it was clean. Even the lighting over the sink was poor. The mattress was soft and lumpy and did not provide a great night sleep. Overall for the reputation of the hotel, the stay was a disappointment and I can rate it just average.