Rating is for the Bar / Restaurant not the Lodging...

Rating is for the Bar / Restaurant not the Lodging. This is a cannot miss, unique experience. The drinks might be expensive, but they're worth every dollar. I never found myself wondering why I just spent 15-20 dollars on a drink, and I never hesitated to order another (and another ...shhh). Ultimately the back left room (sort of a library style room) is where you want to be but is typically reserved for Hotel Guests only. I've been let in there but it is rare.

If you're calling for a reservation you'll need to at least give them the impression that you have every intention of dining, not just coming for drinks. If you're coming for drinks you will be encouraged to attend the bar area only. The bar is perfectly fine but at times is standing room only, and this is not the sort of environment where you'll want to stand - it is not a club, you'll want to relax and talk and spend $100s on those drinks!

The food is nothing to sneeze at either mind you, in fact, there are some very interesting plates.

#1 The Drinks
#2 The Atmosphere
#3 The Food
#4 The Service

Though service is ranked #4 it is not because it is at all poor, it is more that everything else is so impressive.

This is one of my favorite NYC destinations.