It's a deal for the location and comfort . the room is big , wi fi free but a bit slow and the restaurant is no more then a regular diner anywhere nothing too good to say about it.
Altogether good place for the price

We were looking for a clean, central, but most of all, comfortable hotel where we could relax at night after sightseeing during the day, that would not break the bank. Boy did we score with this one! Not inly was our room larger than most standard rooms in NYC, but the bedding was something you'd find in a 4 or 5 star suite. Our son did not want to get up the next morning, and told us he felt like he slept on a cloud! The bathroom was small, but updated, and clean. Everyone from the hotel's store, restaurant, concierge, and front desk were super friendly, especially to our 5 yr old, which was a great welcoming point.  Most of all, the atmosphere in the lobby was fantastic. The bartender even gave us free shots!! All this, snuggled in a 3 star hotel, with a 3 star price? Who knew?!?

For the price the hotel is a fair value. I was in the North Tower and the room was definitely dated. They just recently started renovations on the South Tower and the North is due to start January, 2014. I stayed 2 nights at an ARR of $175 so cannot complain about the price!
Service at the restaurant was spotty at best.
Service checking in was pleasant and efficient.
Convenient location in midtown Manhattan.
Agree about the tiny elevators but at least they had three available so never had much of a wait.
I would stay again at the same rate but if it pops over $200 would likely look elsewhere for a nicer place.

This is great place to stay if you want to save a "little" more money as opposed to staying in Time Square. The hotel could use a little updating and remodeling to rooms. Elevators were VERY small for such a big hotel.Val-lay parking can be a little expensive But really that is being nit picky on my part. Good stay and location is the best thing about this place. Nice view also. I would really give it a 3 1/2 out of 5, but gave the 4 just because..LOL.. This is good and average stay for New York City. Best thing is location, location, location..:)