I took two twelve year olds to NYC to "do Broadway" on a budget. I got a deal on Jettsetter on an "executive King Room" with an 'interior view."

The room was nice, not huge but not tiny with a pull out love seat. The shower was great with natural slate and a great big rain watering can style fixture.

People were very nice, not too pushy, but ready to be helpful.

I thought breakfast was a little expensive.

Our "interior view" was great because we had a high floor, which I recomend asking for.

This hotel is not in Times Square, it's closer to the NY Library and Grand Central. But that's better because there is less noise and those are two must visits for kids in NYC.

I stay only at boutique hotels and this is the best in NYC. It's an easy walk from Grand Central and on quiet 37th Street but right around the corner from busy 5th Avenue. The staff are friendly, the rooftop bar is the coolest, hippest and romantic hopping spot anywhere. The rooms are quiet so you get a good nights sleep. The bistro has excellent food but the bar is a great place to meet for drinks. The place is clean and a great place for work or play. I've been there multiple times and love it. My last trip included an overnight stay, a trip to the great cocktails on the Top of the Strand and an afternoon walk down 5th Avenue to Eataly.

Sayed here on business for 2 nights. We tried to check in early, but our rooms were not ready and we were told to come back at 3. Was given a room on the 12th floor, with a view of other buildings. The room was quite small and the bathroom was tiny. The website for the hotel says free wifi. I was only able to connect for about 20 minutes on the first night and many others in the group had the same problem as well (we chose the hotel because they did offer wifi, so we were all pretty disappointed). I called the front desk at one point and did send someone up, but as soon as the guy knocked, I got connected. I went out for dinner and was surprised to see a bottle of wine and cookies in my room when I returned (assuming it was for my wifi issue).

The hotel is centrally located, but I doubt I would stay here again due to the wifi issue. I also had Sprint and was on data roaming the entire time in the hotel.

The rooms are small. It felt like I was staying at my parent's house as I could hear everything going on out in the hallway as well as in the room adjacent to mine. That being said, I was only there to sleep as I was in NY for business. The room was clean and service from the staff was prompt so I couldn't ask for more in that department. The bathroom was small and did not have much in the way counter space as I did have to get creative as to where to place my toiletries. I suppose that one should expect smaller rooms when staying in a place like Manhattan where space comes at a premium, however, this was a bit ridiculous. I'm a big guy (6'3 at 230lbs) so I had to move about the room carefully in order to prevent myself from knocking something over or banging a limb on a table corner.

Don't get me wrong, there are positives to staying at the Strand. There is a rooftop bar for those who are interested in the social scene, the restaurant was full when I was there so it must be of some quality given that there are numerous places to have dinner in the city, and the staff were very nice and courteous. Also, it is centrally located in Midtown and is not far from major landmarks like the Empire State Building, Time Square, etc.

Bottom line: if you are in town for work and only plan to sleep here, you will be fine. If you will be spending more time in the room and are a tall / wide person, then maybe you should consider staying somewhere with more room