I booked my stay on Hotwire and received this hotel. It cost me around $140 since it was busy season.
Let's just say, if you're looking for a great way to waste money, this is it.
Positives: Location. Its about a 2 or 3 minute walk to the heart of Yorkville in good weather. A bit longer if its bad weather, but still fairly close. The pillows were comfortable, which I enjoyed, The heating/air conditioning unit served it's purpose very well. When requesting anything from the front desk, they responded quickly. The hotel was quiet despite being fully booked for the night, which was nice.
Negatives: The front desk check-in was incredibly slow - I was a bit surprised at this since we were the only ones there at that moment. The room was a fairly decent size, but the decor was incredibly outdated, and aside from the bathroom and entrance, there is no lighting in the rest of the room. There were only 3 very dim lamps, which barely helped. Although the room had a large window, the view was of a generator, a wall, and part of the ventilation system. The bathroom seemed clean, until I noticed the vent which hasn't been wiped down for ages - it was lined with dust and lint. I mentioned the pillows being good, but the bed was hard - not a good sleep. Breakfast was included, however, it wasn't worth it. All of the items were out of a box - such as the eggo waffles, the defrosted french toast, and the dry old pastries. They didn't have any fresh items - not even fruit.
Overall, with the exception of location, I wouldn't recommend this hotel. At $140, I feel my money would have been better spent elsewhere, even if I had to cab it to Yorkville.
Room Tip: Don't opt for breakfast included.
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10 January 2012
We are sorry to hear that we didnt meet your expectations.The hotel is under new ownership and we are working on updating some of the guest rooms and amenities at the property. Our staff are on hand to assist with any guest request and could have provided additional lighting for your room to make your stay more comfortable. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback on your stay with us at New Year. Your comments will assist us in improving our standards and service as we continue to update the property.
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