My girlfriend and I stayed at Park Central Dec 16-...

My girlfriend and I stayed at Park Central Dec 16-18. We did a fair amount of research into hotels in the immediate area, and I have this to say: I am shocked by any negative reviews of this hotel. Our time at Park Central was perfectly pleasant from beginning to end. I'm not sure what people are expecting when they book a room in the heart of Manhattan, but my guess is that those giving poor marks haven't taken into consideration any of the following facts: 1) This is huge hotel. 900+ rooms from what I read. The concierge desk is not going to be able to chit chat with you because there is a constant flux of people coming in and out. They aren't being rude; they are trying to be efficient so that those behind you don't have to wait forever in line. 2) I saw some complaints on here about street noise. This is the Big Apple, folks. New York Frickin' City. The City That Never Sleeps. You chose to stay in the heart of the city, so, yes, you can expect to hear things going on in the streets below from inside the hotel. If it's such a annoyance, pay for the upgrade and stay on a higher floor. We were on 9, and the street noise was virtually nil, although I kind of enjoyed cracking the window in the morning and hearing the cars fly by because I'm reminded of all the activity going on around me. And I didn't hear a single bit of noise from adjacent floors or rooms. 3) Yes, the rooms are small, but you are paying for location, location, location, and I hope that you are planning to spend most of your time taking in the sights rather than sitting in front of the tv. Our room was very comfortable. Again, if you know what you are to expect in a city of New York's size, I don't think you will be let down at this hotel. We found the location and nearby amenities to be superb, the staff to be efficient and courteous, and the bed to be extraordinarily comfortable. Had our stay not been so great, I wouldn't have asked my girlfriend to marry me on this trip, but as it stands, I am now proudly engaged. And I love New York City.