Decent hotel, which I am informed, by my cousin is right in the centre of things in NYC!
Hotel is within easy walking distance of tourist attractions, Penn Station and Macys.
The outside of the hotel is pretty non description, its wedged between other buildings and when walking past you could almost miss it. There was building work in the area and barriers up nearby related to that.
Despite appearances outside, reception was small but well presented and there was the most lovely fragrance in the air.
The breakfast area is small, as others have said, there were not enough places if you wanted to eat in the room. The selection of items is fresh and plentiful. The staff were on hand keeping things in order. I grabbed my breakfast and went back to my room.
Don't be fooled by the Gotham view advertised when booking. For my room, although on a high floor, for the size of the window I was looking out from, there was no view of an array of buildings or skyline. Only water tanks, other rooftops or windows of other buildings.
Other than being in your room or in the breakfast area, I don't believe there are other break out areas in the hotel. Bar or restaurant for example.
Overall, I enjoyed my stay and would stay again. The hotel was comfortable enough (for 1 night) and well situated to do your thing, right in the centre of NYC.