7. I was delighted to find that the renovation funds were largely put into guest rooms which are spacious for city standards, and include functional furnishings including bedside reading lights that can easily be turned off without getting out of bed, compact but well equipped bathroom, mini bar, ironing gear, spacious wardrobe closet, etc. Room 1137 overlooks the atrium area between 6th ave and 7th avenue so it was very quiet - another unusual factor for a NYC hotel room.