Nice experience
We really don't have any complaints about this hotel. It is a nice property (except for the very very tacky Christmas decorations...), the rooms are HUGE and the views are nice. It is close to the metro, but be warned, this is the financial district, so after everyone has gone home after work, most places for food close, often there will be nothing open after 8pm at all, not the chemist or anything. This was not too much of an inconvenience for us however, you can always catch a taxi up to china town or greenwhich where there is plenty to do, see, eat and buy!
The staff at the hotel were not overly friendly, but not unpleasant. The bed was VERY comfortable and next time we come to NYC, if we feel like staying in a quieter area, this will be the place to do so! This property is right next to the World Trade Centre area, in fact, the building was a little damaged during the terrorist attack and the great American flag that flew on top of the Marriott on that fateful day now hangs framed in the foyer of this hotel, in a small memorial area in the lobby, along with a plaque commemorating two staff members that lost their lives helping people.
I recommend this hotel.