I bought because of location and price, and was happy with both. The staff were nice and helpful, too (and Check-in was just like it was a normal hotel reservation). I also appreciated the free drink coupon that came with the place. The room also had a lot of “freebies” like coffee, toiletries basket with a lot of options, and a superb view.
If you are just a lone traveler or family on a budget, it’s likely fine. Can’t beat the location and view.
But definitely not a place for a romantic getaway, if that’s what you’re after.
For my part, while I was alone, I would not stay here again.
The hotel was probably nice (in a showy way) in the 70s, but it hasn’t aged well in terms of design. There is an almost overpowering “Mr. Bubble” type smell in the hallways as you approach your rooms, as if they are trying to chemically mask decades of smoking in the hotel. The room similarly had an off-putting “chemical clean” mixed with cheap perfume smell. Room was nice sized but it felt a little sleazy.
I would have been embarrassed to have someone meet me at the hotel; I chose to get another hotel for the next day.