This was our first stop on our 6 day trip to the US. We knew in advance this would be a budget hotel so expectations were in line with that.
We arrived early in the morning and our room was available which was nice so we checked in. Only issue with the room was a broken lamp but not enough to cause an issue. Bed was big, bathroom was of an acceptable level of cleanliness unless you really went looking, shower was hot and temperatures easily managed.
Minimal space to move around the room but again we didnt spend huge amounts of time in it so no major problem there either.
My only major gripe was the noise, both from slamming exit doors, room doors and the traffic outside. As many reviews have stated, the location is in the middle of 2-3 busy roads and with NYC being relentless in terms of traffic the noise was always noticeable.
Breakfast whilst minimal was nice but the staff at breakfast seemed more interested in their own phones and talking among each other.
In terms of local amenities, there is a 7/11 at the back of the hotel which is good for snacks, foods, drinks and some cooked foods too. Prices are reasonable in here. There is also a larger shop further up the road with an equally good selection of foods. Couple of cafe's, diners and an Indian restaurant close by. 33rd-Rawson St station is the most convenient metro station and that gets you into Grand Central in about 10 mins or Times square in 15. You can get metro cards at the station and these can be topped up easily at every station. We found the metro very useful. That said, the stations that are not in Manhattan are either miles above ground or miles below.
Overall, we had a pretty decent stay at the hotel and would recommend for those looking for a cost effective short stay. Not ideal for families and longer holidays in my opinion.
Front desk staff were excellent throughout and provided great help for getting to La Guardia when we left the hotel.
