Wonderful, intimate, quiet, boutique hotel with attentive staff.
Room was very quiet as we never heard anyone in the hall or the next room. Don't get a room facing the street as the noise level from construction and street traffic is high. Our room phone did not work so a staff member came up and knocked on our door every morning as a wake up call. They also treated us to delicious cupcakes as an apology for the inconvenience. Nice large TV with somewhat limited channels--no ESPN or CNN. Coffee lounge on 2nd floor open 24 hours with pound cake available in the morning for a quick breakfast. I wish I could put the pillows and bed in my suitcase to bring home. Towels and linens were great. Bathroom small with limited space to put toiletries and no shelf in the shower for soap and shampoo but the shower was great.
Excellent location and a 10 min walk to Times Square or Central Park. Lincoln Center is a 12 minute walk. Corner of 9th and 53rd is a corner deli, Cascades. Great place to get a freshly made salad, pizza, sandwich, dessert, open late. Crumbs has the best cupcakes and is a two minute walk away. Avoid Applebees. Overpriced and poor service.