The service was excellent all-around. The location was good because it was near the airport with free shuttle. It allowed me to take the train into the city to attend my conference. As a native New Yorker, subways were familiar for me so the ride was easy. The people were friendly. The hotel personnel were extremely nice, and the bar was exceptional. The dining area was also excellent. My room itself was very spacious and clean. My only regret was going alone.
This hotel made me feel hip: My experience at the bar was exceptional in that I had asked for a melon ball. The bartender, a female shortly after ordering my drink informed me that she did not have one of the ingredients for this drink and offered another one. I declined and asked for a screwdriver, which she made. Her honesty and professionalism about the order was what caught my attention. For something so simple and mundane, she acted in a professional manner and at the same time apologized for not having the ingredient essential for the melon ball.