Stayed at the Midtown Ren a couple weeks ago. As mentioned, no CL. Breakfast certs for two were very worthwhile. Got a mild upgrade to a corner room. There's a Publix supermarket right around the corner. If using Uber, manually input the hotel name because the auto-input usually puts them a block or two over. Empire State South is walkable. Hugh Acheson was there and took pictures with us. Also ate at Marlowes down the street, good also.