I recently stayed at the Manhattan at Times Square...

I recently stayed at the Manhattan at Times Square for a short budget-friendly vacation. Overall, I'm quite pleased with my stay and found the hotel more than adequate for the cost.

First, the standard rooms are definitely dated with my room having retro pink bathroom tile and functional but decidedly worn furniture. That said, there was a good flat screen TV and one of the most comfortable hotel beds I've ever slept in. The bathroom, while old school, was quite fine noting that the tub had a rust spot and the shower faucet system was very loose. Again, worn but workable.

Otherwise, the room was very clean (yes I did check under the bed sheets and checked under the mattress even), quiet at night, and perfectly comfortable for my stay. The hotel staff were also excellent, even letting me have the room earlier than their normal check-in. I'd certainly stay here again. The location is fantastic - a short walk to the fabulous dining in Hell's Kitchen, one block to the subway, and a couple of blocks to Times Square.

Let me close with one brief note - the hotel charges a resort/amenities fee that covers use of the Wifi, exercise room, and other features (e.g. free international calling). It runs around $30/night. I don't know if this is optional, but if none of these features are necessary for your travel, you might want to check about it.