Pros: the staff was really the high point of this ...

Pros: the staff was really the high point of this hotel for me--they were lovely and helpful regarding everything from restaurant recs to bag storage. Also, the decor is funky and interesting, and my bed was extremely comfortable. It's also worth mentioning that the location is stellar.

Cons: there was a total lack of soundproofing that meant I could hear everything all of my neighbors were doing even if they were tiptoeing. Luckily, I had relatively sedate neighbors and living in Brooklyn has made me pretty impervious to moderate amounts of noise. My colleague on the other hand was kept up all night by her raucous neighbors. Once again, the staff downstairs was as helpful as they could be (they weren't able to move her but they did provide her with earplugs when asking the couple to be quiet didn't work). In terms of room layout, my window faced a brick wall that was so close I could reach out and touch it, and it didn't admit any light at all. I think it was mostly there for decoration.

As much as I really enjoyed the staff and the vibe I wouldn't stay here again until they sort out the noise control.