Wrapping up a 2 night stay here - my take on the property:

1. Location - given the low rates vs Manhattan and the very easy access (about 5-8 minutes, maybe 10 by subway to UES or 59/5, and 10-12 minutes to TS), the location can't be beat unless you must be in Manhattan for some reason.

I walked from 39Av at all hours of the day/night and there are no safety issues in the neighborhood. This is a 4-5 minute walk without luggage.

2. Rooms - this is New York - the rooms are small - very small. Two people will have trouble in here with bags as there is limited space to place more than 1-2 bags. The rooms are clean, and in good condition for a New York property. The bed is comfortable and the bed skirt appears free of any tell-tale bedbug trails

3. Platinum - no suite upgrade, but I was given a balcony room with city view. The balcony is huge (maybe 50% of the room size) and might double as a place to store unneeded luggage. Continental breakfast or points were offered at check-in.

4. Notes - the 39Av subway has lots of steps and no elevator - keep this in mind if you're toting lots of luggage as you will need to carry it down and back up again at departure. Queensboro Plaza station also has no elevator.

5. Service - staff were very friendly and welcoming throughout the stay. Management was seen often, and frequently engaged with customers and staff.