We chose this hotel because of the free shuttle service to Fed. Cir., which worked well--friendly driver. The hotel itself is situated in a ghetto-looking neighborhood with graffiti, noise (deafeningly-loud rap music blasting from car being repaired outside hole-in-the-wall garage), and garbage-strewn streets. I realize that prices are higher in NYC, but for the $120.00 price range, we were expecting more. Walls inside and out of the rooms need paint over spackling repairs--shabby appearance overall. Service is par for fast-paced (little-time-for-you) NYC--not what we experienced in the Azores just before arriving at JFK on our trip--sharp contrast. Needing bottled water and vending machine in hotel not working, we walked (at night) two blocks to gas station/convenience store with bars on window and no inside access. (That probably says something about safety in this area.) On the way, we passed what we thought was a dead body on the sidewalk--slight movement indicated it was an alive homeless person sleeping on sidewalk. We did not feel safe in this area. Breakfast was included, but sparse selection. Maybe it's just NYC, in general, that made us feel uneasy, but we did not feel safe. On our next trip through this airport hub, we hope to find something better to fit our price range. We will avoid this area.
