4 of us stayed here in october 2008 for 6 days. the situation is super. West 49th street metro is right up the street. Bit old fashioned but thats how it is with everything in New York. Worth the money for the location. 10 minute walk to Times Square. Macys 20 minute walk. Really central. kept very clean and clean towels every day.Lift. Safety deposit boxes at reception. The staff were very helpful too.