Having visited NYC for the first time in 1974 and a bunch of other times thru the years I guess I pretty much know the ""hotel scene "" in NYC. In one sentence till I win the lotto I will stay over and over again at Riverside. The staff was very nice and helpful. Even suggested a better way of transportation back to the airport. Yes I know is not the Plaza but there is a difference between price and value and I truly believe that that this hotel has the best value of all the hotels in NYC. I once paid 200$ a night in 1981 in a hotel worse than this one had to drag the bed against the door so I could sleep with some sense of security. This trip in the last week of sept 2011 the price was great and the 2 bedroom suite served its purpose and was affordable. So till I win the lotto I will stay here and when I win the lotto will purchase an apartment in the neighborhood cause is truly a great area . It is convenient to everything and Zabar is absolutely delicious . Right now I'm planing my next trip in the spring and no doubt I will stay there again and to the staff thanks for a great stay
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