Distrikt Hotel New York City, an Ascend Collectio

The staff at this hotel is exceptional. I travel for work, and when I have choice...I stay at the Distrikt when I come to NYC, because of the staff. They have made me feel so welcome over the past year of stays. And they remember you. It's a very warm feeling with a top notch and spacious for a NYC hotel room. It's my go to place in the city.

Location of course is great since this hotel is located near Times Square and you know exactly what you're getting yourself into. It's across the street from PABT station, and either a short walk or a one-stop subway ride to Penn Station / Moynihan Hall. Times Sq / 42 St subway station is a less than one block walk from the hotel with many lines available. The hotel does charge some kind of resort fee for about $33 per night per room. It includes a $29 food / beverage credit, and local gym access. We did not use the whole thing, we ended up ordering alcoholic beverages and taking them to our room. If I were to do over, I would have ordered bottled / canned drinks and just saved them unopened for later. There is an ice water dispenser in the lobby, and capsule coffee machine for free use in the restaurant. Right now the hotel has a notice of 1 (out of 2) elevators working at a time due to maintenance. The elevator runs at lightning speed, so the wait was really not bad considering the building is about 30 storeys. There were a few moments when both were working too. Room is in fair condition but clean. There are things like hooks missing, slightly broken shower head, but everything is overall functional. Nice bath / body products in large bottles bolted to the bathroom walls. Bed was comfy. A/C worked well. Only five hotel rooms on our floor so hallway noise was very limited. This hotel was pricey due to many events during the weekend I came, and I only chose this place because it was "relatively" cheaper than others in the area. This would not be my first hotel choice in Times Square in the future, however my stay this time was decent.

Overall location is center of Manhattan. However street location is not good. Street is dirty and stinks. Even air freshener at reception is of poor quality Front desk staff were not clear on mandatory credit. We could not use it on all days. She said it was applicable only once during stay. Breakfast lady is very rude. Rooms very small in size but clean. 1 lift did not work. Lot of delays Room ac is noisy We had 7th floor room. Very bad view. Street very noisy. On last day 1 person tried to enter room forcefully and kepr banging our door. Overall poor experience. Pls choose elsewhere NY subway is user friendly. You can travel easily