First, let's address the elephant in the room: yes, this property is not in the nice part of town. There's graffiti on the walls across the street, lots of the buildings in the block seem abandoned, and we did see someone trying to break into a car parked on the street. That being said, we never felt in danger. The hotel itself is VERY nice. Indoor valet parking, nice (but small) rooms, a great bar/restaurant with a nice rooftop area, all of that was good. If the hotel were on 59th or something, it would be $400 per night. There is a subway station half a block away with the number 5 express train going straight downtown in like 5 stops. If you're a coward, stay somewhere else. If you like a bit of adventure, stay here and save a ton of money.