This is a very nice hotel for all and especially families. We travelled to NYC for a week with our teen boys and were very pleased with the value, location, comfort of our room which was spacious. The kitchenette was handy and well-equipped for making quick meals. Large windows and large TV with nice beds. Bathroom was a tad on the small side but this did not detract from overall brightness and comfort of the room. We stayed for 6 nights and were very happy and well taken care of! Amazing customer service from all hotel staff! We were able to check in early which was very helpful and able to stay an extra night for a decent rate. We used the gym and made it for breakfast on most days. The hotel was super busy but quiet. Breakfast time was noticeably busy with guests enjoying a wide assortment of delicious options. Eggs, toast, bagels, pastries, waffles, juices, cereals, meat options, nuts, fruit, great coffee! Wish it would have stayed open until 10/10:30am for us late risers! Very good value. Location was convenient for us for the most part although a bit of a walk to nearest metro.
* For those with cars, note that valet parking is available but we found the cost to be exorbitant even for NYC ($105 for 24 hours plus a series of taxes which were not disclosed by staff that resulted in rate of over $125). We paid valet for 2 nights then found an alternative lot a couple of blocks east of the hotel ($60 for 24 hours including taxes).