I stayed there in November while final renovations were still going on. Aside from the slight inconvenience and construction clutter it was a fine place at a very good price. Nice little bar on first floor. Room I had was small and bathroom was "intimate", but I'd certainly stay there again. BTW, that famous picture of Marylin Monroe's white dress flying up in the breeze was shot over the subway grate right in front when it was a Lowe's.