Advantages: Central Location Disadvantages: Pricey - not paticularly good value for money, rooms are tired and in need of a makeover
...you should expect from a hotel in New York. I guess it is more or less on a par with London as far as "value for money" is concerned. This hotel is in a fabulous location. A couple of minutes stroll to the Empire State Building which is directly infront of (and above) you as you step out of the front door. Also very close to Macy's and Times Square. In fact quite a central location as we walked easily from the hotel to Central Park, 5th Avenue, the ... ...even less so as the hotel was completely covered in scaffolding when we were there in October 2006, but there is a post office just a few yards from the hotel which comes in handy.
Inside the hotel, the lobby is very impressive if a little kitchy! Very high ceilings with lots of gold ornate flowers and cherubs! The staff were polite but checking in was a bit of a military procedure with photocopies having to be taken of every piece of documentation ...
kate_mustoe 19.03.2007
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Advantages: location, location, location Disadvantages: not as luxurious as some might prefer
...Bloomingdales! Each room comes with ensuite bathroom, TV, telephone and air conditioning.
For guests who are feeling fit after a day's shopping, the hotel also has a small but adequate fitness center. For the rest of us, there are vending machines for late-night drinks and snacks, located in the basement! ...
kazinlondon 26.09.2000
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