"It's an historic hotel, so you're not going to get the convenience of a Holiday Inn, but the building is beautiful inside and out. We loved the art deco motif. The room was big enough for a couple's getaway. Views of the city are unparalleled. Subway access and Grand Central station are close by. The restaurants on site are wonderful. We never missed having an in-room coffee maker, because the coffee from the diner on the first floor was so good. Even the bed was very comfortable. If you can deal with a tiny bathroom and wildly inconsistent water temperature, then the charms far outweigh any inconvenience."