My husband and I were coming to New York to hang out with friends, work remotely, and decompress after our wedding. This building used to be the WeLive community that WeWork had. Because of that, the setup, interior, and feel are that of WeWork. Because WhyHotel is an aparthotel, it was a bit confusing as to what services we would get. There was no lotion, extra blankets, washcloths, or wash rags provided (even after asking). From my experience with Air Bnb's, this has often been a hit or a miss depending on the spot. Because this is part hotel, I think my expectation was clouded.
Several connections to the train, great food nearby, plenty of coffee shops, running trails, the waterway - location is perfect! Why I say the stay was 'okay' was mostly because we typically stay in Marriotts, but didn't this time because we wanted something different. For the price paid and the experience given - this was overpriced in our opinion (we live in Los Angeles to give reference for our price point). For perspective, we stayed for 4 nights with significantly cheaper options in the same area with similar amenities and opted for this since we were going to be working. While we enjoyed ourselves, we will not be staying again at that price point. We do recommend it for families with small children as there is a lot of room, a kitchen, a murphy bed, and a game room that is very enjoyable.