Very Basic
This was the most expensive of the four hotels we stayed in on our recent trip to the USA. It was also by far the worst. From the moment we entered the reception area we had a sinking feeling. Our fears were realised when we opened the door to our room. It was so small that only one person could move around at once and the other person had to put their legs on the bed so the other one could get by. There was a broken venetian blind covering the window. This had to be kept closed all the time as there were other rooms immediately opposite (see photo). The beds were only about a foot apart. The wardrobe was very small and there were no drawers. There were no coffee making facilities and no room safe. Neither were safety deposit facilities available at reception, meaning we had to carry all our valuables round with us. Even though we were five floors up we could hear the noise of the subway trains all the time. The best part of our room was the bathroom, which was quite large by comparison, though the towels were rather threadbare. The room was very stuffy but the air con made a terrible noise. As mentioned in previous reviews, the lift was very small and we often waited 5 mins for it to arrive.
The hotel is a long way from the centre of Manhattan, necessitating a subway or taxi ride.
There is a deli nearby which serves a reasonable breakfast, and also a bar 3 blocks away. There is also an excellent supermarket opposite the bar.
The only saving grace about this hotel was that the beds and towels were clean, or we would not have stayed there.