Spent 7 wonderful days in New York prior to picking up a cruise to Canada and New England.

Hotel in a great location with spectacular views.

Check in very efficient. Rooms clean and very spacious.

Nice little garden area opposite. Enjoyed breakfast at Johns down the road each day but also a great cart just outside the front entrance.

Easy walking to Grand Central Station.

Stayed two nights on a hotwire price of $175 which was better than the price of most 2* hotels in NYC. Check-in was pleasant and fast. We were originally given a room with two twin beds but they quickly switched us to a room with a queen bed (#3310) when we asked for something more "romantic." The room was a good size for NY standards and very clean. The decor was modern, the bed comfortable, the view very nice, although this particular room only had one small window. The only drawbacks were minor: the hall carpeting had seen better days and really should be replaced, the internet access in the hotel business center was pretty pricey ($10 for 20 minutes), as was the charge for local calls from the room ($3.10 for two calls) as we couldn't get cell phone reception there; the shower water pressure was pretty weak and the position of the shower head was too close to the wall so you had to either use the hand-held head or stand right up in the corner to rinse under it; and there was no mirror in the room itself, although a full wall one in the bath - but I found it irksome not to be able to put my make-up on in the room when my partner was in the bath. All-in-all though, it was a very nice ambiance and we would stay there again, especially at such a good price.

spent 7 days at the hotel in August. we arrived at the hotel tired and travel weary but check-in was quick and we were in our room within 10 mins.
The view was "awsome" chrysler building and empire state to the right and the un building and the east river to the left, from the 34th floor this was spectacular at night.
room was spacious and clean with comfortable bed and clean bathroom. you get a complimentary newspaper every morning which was a nice touch.
Had room service a couple of times, bit pricey but very tasty, compliments to the chef.
concierge is very helpful and can get you tickets for almost anything.
Only thing is there is no coffee making facilities in the room, however there is a stand just outside the front of the hotel that has fab tea and coffee, and the most delicious pastries.
there are a lot of great restaurants in the area, and you are within walking distance of all the main attractions.
All in we had a terrific week at this hotel, and would stay there again

Hey, this is a fine hotel for an overnight stay or two in New York. I like staying on Broadway in Times Square, but this hotel is just fine and close to the Double Decker Bus tour bus, which is all you really need to get around the city.

No, there's no coffee maker and the rooms are a little loud. The room is otherwise comfortable, newly remodeled, and with a good hot shower and nice towels. The beds are great. Yes, the furniture is a "cheap" version of contemporary furnishings, but just fine. The window even opened!

Elevators were quick and the staff helpful. This is NOT a "Four Seasons" resort, it is a simple yet efficient place to stay.

One of the best parts is the neighborhood. You can walk to all sorts of wonderful restaurants and small markets very close by. Lots of "Fixed Price" dinner menus going on as restaurants compete for your business.

Oh, and this is RIGHT ACROSS from the United Nations Building too.

If not having a coffee maker is a deal breaker for you, then spend $50 dollars more elsewhere for the same kind of room in the same kind of hotel. For me, I'd rather save the $50 and buy a cup for a few bucks downstairs.