I don't know who are writing these positive reviews, it is probably the hotel management themselves.
I stayed at Morningside for 5 months while doing an internship in NYC. Frequently, I saw the manager fighting and verbally abusing guests. I was too, even though I am in no way someone who looks for confronatation. Quite the opposite.
The hot water is off for long periods of the time. It works sometimes, other times it doesn't.
The main issue, other than the verbal abuse, is that the management will take your money and lie to your face about it. They will say they will give you a refund - but it's not true. They will charge you everything the day you arrive. Complaining or asking for you money back only makes it worse - trust me, I tried.
All in all - I'm far from a snob, but based on my experiences I would go somewhere else.