If you are reading reviews to decide whether to book this hotel, I strongly suggest looking elsewhere. I wish I had heeded similar advice. The so-called “5-star” rating is misleading.
The lobby is dark, cramped, and understaffed, making arrival confusing and uncomfortable, especially when multiple parties are present. I had booked two Deluxe King rooms, but the front desk inconsistently located the reservations. Despite being promised adjacent rooms, we were later told the request wasn’t noted—staff communication was nonexistent. When I questioned this, a female employee defensively said, “Yeah, we don’t communicate!”—utterly unprofessional.
The manager, Shamoya, was composed and approachable. Both deluxe rooms lacked ceiling lights; several lamps were partially unplugged and nonfunctional. One room had only two robes and slippers for three guests, and multiple requests were needed to correct this.
Bellman service was inconsistent: sometimes guests had to struggle with the heavy front door. The engineer was rude and condescending, while Steven, the bellman on our final day, showed genuine pride in his work.
The heated pool operates only 12pm–7pm, limiting enjoyment. Overall, this stay was the worst part of my NYC trip—disorganized, unprofessional, and far below expected 5-star standards. I will update this review once my final bill is received, as others have reported being charged for unused items.
Do not book!