Nice with Minor Issues
This was a funny stay. The room I received was of good size, including both a separate living room and sleeping quarters. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was quite small, and seemed to be squeezed in without much regard to layout or function. The living room had a kitchenette at one end, a handy point for those who sought to save time and/or money on brought-in food. The location of the property is quite good, within quick striking distance of several subway lines.
The HVAC system, however, was an annoyance. Although several speeds were indicated on the room-controlled thermostat, it was, by purpose or mechanical error, always set to high. And high, to my ears, at times sounded like being strapped down to a runway at JFK; it was loud, ceaseless and aggravating. I solved the problem, somewhat, the first night by putting every available spare cushion over the noisy output source. I asked that it be checked during the second day while I was out – no change. So, you might want to think about this little item if you’re lucky enough, like I, to be in New York during 90 degree temps.
The other strange thing was probably a matter of timing. Being there in August, I somehow managed to dovetail with enormous numbers of families in the city for full-bore sightseeing. There seem to be only two elevators serving this property, and almost every time I opened the door to step in or out, I was greeted by large numbers of happy faces and chatterers going on and on about sights in the city. I found it odd given the hotel’s supposed emphasis on the business trade. But all in all, it was acceptable for the right price – nothing special..