I was so impressed with this hotel. During a pre-holiday weekend, when hotel rates were $600+/night, this hotel was reasonably priced, so my expectations were measured. This was an excellent location, on the edge of Times Square on 42nd/9th, with plenty of restaurants nearby. There was a great side view of the Hudson River from the 17th floor. The "Full Pod" was clean, with a big private bathroom, comfortable full-sized bed, an in-room safe, thermostat control, charging stations, and cable TV. The room was quiet and the hotel was well-staffed and felt safe. Checkout was at 12pm, too, which is comparatively late. It's not plush, but who's spending a ton of time in their hotel room when they're in NYC? If you're looking for a comfortable place to stay at the end of a long day of sightseeing, this is a great option.