Checking in to this hotel was like stepping into a Sci-Fi experience. The decor is like a bad 80s movie set-design. The bullet-proof glass at the front-desk is a clear indication of the service you will receive. If you make your reservations online, do not expect them to have the reservation when you get there, it's a cover up to their lack of technology. We get there and they asked us what rate we are supposed to pay. WHAT! We get to the room and had 2 double beds which was fine. But, the TV was dirty, ashes in the dresser drawer, empty soda cans on the floor in a corner, the window was open and the AC did not work. The closet was a large open space with a couple of wire hangers and a couple of plastic ones. (See photo). The bathroom lightbulb was 40 watts. I had to use my digital camera to get a look at what I was stepping into. (See photo). We were scared to take showers in this place and would not dare use the washcloths on our privates for fear of rash. My friend got checked into someone elses room and walked in on a naked man who was terrified. We all decided that we would stay up all night because no one wanted to lay in those beds and close our eyes for any length of time in there.

Don't walk to halls alone was the advise I got from a local I spoke to in the elevator. "This place used to be a body spot back in the day". "A body spot?", I asked. "Yeah, they used to dump bodies here." So, I wanted to get the hell out of there asap. My friends decided that I can not ever recommend another hotel. The sad part is I have a degree in hospitality.

The only good thing is that you really can do WHATEVER you want in that hotel. Smoke, drink, party and whatever else. No one had anything to say because no one cared.

As I had read the reviews and paid very little for the hotel over the xmas period I was not expecting much. The room was clean but old and very basic. If you want somewhere to just sleep then this place is fine, the location is amazing it is 1min walk to time square and the cafe downstairs is pretty good for breakfast. I would stay here again. Beware though as while I was there I did notice people had shown up with their bookings and there were no rooms availble. Double check your room with the agent you book with the day before as I think the hotel over book.

I stayed at this hotel last weekend for one night, and if it had been any longer I would not have stayed if it were for free. The room was filthy, with no toiletries. The staff is extremely unprofessional and not concerned with guests safety. There is a huge, huge theft problem here. During our stay several guests had items stolen, one woman had all of her luggage stolen. All of it. I read some of the other reviews about it being worth it in order to save money to spend, but seriously, its' not. I have two children, and if they were with me I would have walked right back out the door. Avoid this hotel at all costs, it's not worth the extra money you save, trust me.

I can not believe that this "hotel" is still running. The rooms are disgusting!! The floor was filthy. The beds were dirty. The bathroom had no tp and was not even clean. Needless to say our one night in the city was frightening. There are no smoke detectors. So many violations. Not sure how they are still running. I hope that they are inspected and SHUT DOWN!! I know people say that you get what you pay for but it was not even worth a dolloar. My best advice is to NOT stay at Hotel Carter.

Frustrated from Jersey