Some of these reviews smack of elitism. I stayed h...

Some of these reviews smack of elitism. I stayed here back in 2005 for 5 days with a friend. Yeah, after 11pm you can hear the downstairs club from your room. Yeah, it's not luxurious. My view sucked. The artwork isn't authentic. But for under $200 a night near the Flatiron district and 2 blocks from a subway stop on the N line, it's a pretty damn good deal, and dare I say, a fun experience for 20-somethings. The shower worked great, the beds were comfortable and the rooms were quaint but well-equipped - more than I bargained for. Although I don't stay in many hotels these days, this was by far my best CA hotel experience in this price range. Parroting what someone else on here said, in CA, there is so much to do, what do you need a hotel room for other than to sleep anyway?