I have read a lot of bad reviews for this hotel so...

I have read a lot of bad reviews for this hotel so I was a bit worried. I took the executive floor which was priced very affordable. The hotel is not the newest but the lobby is nice and clean.
The rooms on the 18th floor are big enough. Bathroom is new, room a bit older (might be good if they replace dirty carpets) but still serves the purpose.
Breakfast is disappointing - 2-3 star.. so I was eating out.
Location is splendid.... 5 min to Times square and 5 min to Central park.
All in all is good value hotel for spending time on Manhattan.