I enjoyed staying at the Gansevoort Meatpacking - ...

I enjoyed staying at the Gansevoort Meatpacking - the location is amazing, the rooms are luxurious, and the overall feel is young, and maybe trying just a little too hard. The entire service staff, from the concierge and front desk, to doormen, elevator operators, etc. were accommodating and polite which definitely helped me enjoy my stay. There is certainly a lot to do in just the hotel, from the pool table/restaurant in the lobby, to the spa, lounge/pool and club. It felt nice to get to walk in wherever we wanted or reserve entry at the front desk rather than wait outside. The rooms were nice if not a little garish - but I think that's part of the experience. The best part was the location - to go out in the meatpacking district (or the Chelsea market for that matter) and still be so close is the biggest selling point. Overall, it was well worth the splurge, although I don't think it is comparable to similarly priced 'upscale' hotels/resorts - it was clear the Gansevoort Meatpacking caters to a younger 'party-friendly' crowd - so certainly expect loud noises, crowds of the inebriated, etc. It all kind of comes in the same package.