Room was very nice. We had a corner room with many windows, unfortunately it overlooks other buildings, so the view isnt anything beautiful. The bed was very comfortable, the room was very spacious. The hotel itself is very dark inside, which felt creepy when returning to our room late at night. The packed the bar with many people (company party) and were served quickly and efficiently.

As W properties go, this one is an uninspiring "average". Location is average (can still walk the city but other Starwood properties are arguably better - The Westin & The Sheraton). Food is average. The only thing above average is price of parking (almost $40/night). We stayed for New Year's Eve 2012, and while the hipster vibe that characterizes most W hotels was evident, it just didn't feel like the extra money was buying anything cool. Overall: Meh.

The W, the W, the W. "Oh, you're so lucky!" Sorry, I don't get it, there's nothing really special about this hotel. The decor looks like someone who never had the benefit of visiting really cool hotels decorated it. The "Living Room" is more of a Star Trek intergalactic bus station waiting room, circa 1980 (and I don't mean this in a cool way...). The rooms are okay, but are pretty standard and do not gel with the überhip image. The restaurant, however, is fantastic (both staff and food). Try the egg white fritata which is delicious, as is the sushi.

If you're a rich person, you might like this place, where you can pay extra (on top of outrageous nightly costs) for food, coffee, internet, and anything else. Double beds are European-sized, room is average in every way. Hallway and elevator lighting is extremely dim and a bit scary in a downtown area. There's just nothing special here, although nothing wrong with it either. If you're swayed by decor and have loads of dough you might like the "hip boutique" feel making you feel like a VIP, but if you're just a middle-class cheapskate like me, it's a waste of money. And be sure you check out the wine prices before you drink the stuff in the fridge; the bums on the street can tell you where to pick up a cheaper bottle of the same!