The location of the hotel is very convenient. In a few metro stops you are in Manhattan.
The price was also reasonable compared to outrageously expensive hotels in Manhattan.
Yes, the breakfast is absolutely terrible. I had read several bad reviews on the breakfast but only upon arrival I understood. There is nothing fresh. Only packaged muffins, cereals boxes, and packaged fruit (in syrup)… the yogurt is not real yogurt but something very chemical with no taste of yogurt, of the kind that does not need to be refrigerated. There is not even bread… On the first day, when I asked for an egg, the staff looked shocked.
When I read all the negative reviews on this matter, every time there was also a reply from the management saying that they would take it into account to improve the service. But in the end I concluded it is just a deliberate money saving strategy. It is a pity though. As a very little investment (some bread, jam, boiled eggs, fresh fruit) could make a big difference.