Thank you for the useful follow-up, I enjoyed reading it. FT reference material!
Originally Posted by
PaperQueen
These rooms are incredibly quiet. Was shocked on my last morning, when opening the drapes to find a garbage truck dumping trash can contents into the compactor. If I listened carefully, there was a quiet "whuuuump" sound to be heard from my 5th floor room, but the grinding motor and banging cans were silent. Color me impressed. (Dear Westin at 43rd and 8th in NYC: Please follow the Scandic's lead.)
Yup. The advantage of having building standards for heavy winters is the noise isolation.
Originally Posted by
PaperQueen
My only complaint would be the dusty floors (a downside to wood floors...shoes coming in from outdoors, luggage, etc.). Didn't feel "dirty," but definitely needed a Swiffer run. Pack slippers and you'll be fine.
You mean as opposed to carpet floors with a lot more, but not as visible, dust?
