I highly recommend this hotel for short stays in NYC.
STAFF:
The hotel was clean and the staff was always friendly.
LOBBY:
There is a water cooler, ice machine, and vending machine available for use in the lobby. There is also a small reading area with a table and TV.
ROOM:
The room was clean. It was not the largest for those who may need a lot of floor space, but this is to be expected of a New York hotel room. The bathroom was clean as well. It has all the standard bathroom amenities (toilet, sink, shower, toilet paper, etc), but they do not offer washcloths. So be sure to bring your own. My room did not have a view, but we didn't spend much time in the room anyway.
LOCATION:
Location wise, this hotel is within walking distance to Times Square and a 10-minute walk from the Hudson Yards Subway station. There are also many good restaurants within walking distance (10-20 minute walks).