When we arrived, my family and I were initially horrified by the first impression. At the entryway, someone leaving the premises seemed visibly upset and warned us about cockroaches inside. Since we had already paid and planned to spend two days in New York, we decided to proceed.
The experience didn’t improve upon entering. There was a strong smell of smoke and other unpleasant odors, and the place was visibly dirty. The entrance was cramped and stinky, with signs of ongoing construction. There was no elevator, so we had to use the stairs to reach the second floor. The stairway was grimy, with walls and surfaces showing neglect and construction debris.
The room itself was disappointing—far from clean. Several lights didn’t work, and I personally saw cockroaches in both the main room and the bathroom. The shower drain didn’t function properly, leaving a puddle while bathing. On top of that, we had to reset the door lock on the second day.
I’m writing this review for two reasons. First, I want to warn families like mine not to be misled as we were. Second, I feel compelled to point out that this place, labeled as a Days Inn by Wyndham, charges prices similar to high-end hotels but offers the experience of a budget motel. It might work for a single person needing a one-night stay, but families should think twice.
That said, they are undergoing construction, so hopefully, things will improve in the future. :)