Andy R.
Yelp
We've stayed here twice over the years. It's a great location with easy access to the 1-2-3 trains, local markets, bars/pubs/eateries on Amsterdam, Natural History museum, and Central Park. There is a fair amount of street noise and construction, but that can be offset by a noise machine or app on your phone.
The cable TV is terrible, I don't know if it is satellite or what is going on, but only about 1/3 channels are clear, 1/3 are grainy, and 1/3 don't even work. There is no good channel guide or interface. Now mind you, I'm not in NYC to watch TV, but late at night or first thing in morning I would like to have decent TV options. The in-room wireless was OK for my email and texting needs.
Yeah, the bathroom is tiny, the sink is too small, and you have to sit on the toilet at slight angle due to how close it is to the shower. The tile work in the shower is second rate, and the shower pan isn't level. But the water is hot, the bathroom is clean, and the room is big enough. The main lobby is renovated and we experienced a quick check-in. The staff were pleasant, from front of house to housekeepers. Decent towels, linens, and pillows.
For what you get, I think four stars is a fair rating. Good price, value, comfort, and location.