The area is perfect for walkability. It is close to Canal/Tunnel so the traffic during rush hour makes it busy and noisy.
Close to lots of restaurants and shops. Very easy to explore SOHO, Tribeca, West Village, Little Italy, Chinatown and surroundings by foot.
Check in was easy and they let me do early check in. The room was a usual size for NYC. Bathroom was clean, room was clean but outdated. The lighting was not great and the heating was hit or miss. If i turned it off then the room was cold but if i turned it on even at 65 the room got too hot.
There is free water, coffee, and tea. No bar, restaurant, or breakfast but plenty of places nearby. Gym was very bare bones but had all the basics.
Overall, good for a 3 star hotel as the price was good for the location and the room size. You dont go to that area to stay in your room anyway!