Hi: Saw a post asking where I heard of A Hospitality Company. I believe I read about it on tripadvisor.com...I have since added my comments about my unpleasant stay on their site as well.

I found this site to be decent & honest about describing NYC hotels. It also shows prices. See weblink below.

Since iAgora's trying to force me to pay just to send a crummy little text message, I'll use different tactics.... You should edit your review, to tell us the name of the hotel and/or service that directed you there. That way we can avoid it.

Where DO I begin?! First of all, I would like to say that I was promised a *luxury* one bedroom with a convertible sofa bed. There was no sofa bed. There was no heat (it was fall and it was so chilly that people outside were wearing fur coats.). The shower did not work properly. The hair dryer (very important to dry one's hair if they are staying at a place that has no heat, you'd think) didn't work. The front desk gave other guests keys to my room saying that the room was empty and available for their use-- obviously, it wasn't, I was staying there, and I happened to be in the shower when the strangers opened the front door. I called the management to complain. Here's what the first person I spoke to said about the fact that my room had no heat, "Yeah, well my apartment doesn't have heat either." And what about that missing convertible sofa bed? More attitude -- "Yeah, well, you're staying by yourself so why do you care if there isn't a sofa bed?" Not a single apology and the supervisor never returned any of my phone calls or letters or email. And since you have to prepay your accomodations, I was out $500. The absolute worst place I've stayed in my life--even worse than a hut I stayed at in Malaysia that had a snake in it and another place where a rat gnawed through my backpack.

As far as being a nice place to stay, it's not. The elevators didn't work, the room was filthy, the bathroom had hair all in the shower, they painted over the soap scum on the tiles,the tv didn there were staines on the sheets along with some more hair. I didn't see any bugs though. To sum it all up, it was just plain dirty. I guess you get what you pay for.

i visit new york city around 4 times a year and usually stay at another hotel, but the last time , somehow my reservation was lost and it was getting very late so i walked a few blocks to the carter since i have passed by countless times before.a bit skeptical because i could not see before i buy.. and also because of the low rates, i went ahead and checked in with the promise that if i was not satisfied, i would return with the bellhop for a full refund.upon entering the room i felt it was a bit old fashioned but quite cozy and neat,and i must say the absolute best water pressure in all of the hotels i have ever stayed in. if you are looking for a reasonably priced hotel room with private bath in the center of it all, i would definately recommend the carter!

I can not believe that this place is listed as a hotel! Leaking toilets, leaking sinks, cockroaches, sheets with holes in them, no blankets despite it being 20F outside, electrical wiring that is sketchy at best, an elevator that doesn't work unless you press the down button to go up while you are entering it, a total nightmare. I booked the room for 2 nights and ended up leaving before the first was even over. Oh and they don't give refunds under any circumstance, but you must pay before you stay. The least I can offer is to ask to see the room first! It's a shame to see a historical building in this condition. The place should be condemned!!

This is the worst "hotel" I have ever stayed in. It is not really a hotel. Part of the former "red district" this hotel still shows signs of its past. There is a blaring rock band that plays all night long- I was on the 6th floor and was awakened at 3:30 AM from the blaring music. The elevators do not work (one out of three functions) and we got stuck on the elevator. They have absolutely no amenities, no restaurant or room service, the rooms are totally thrashed & disgustingly dirty, no shampoo's, lotions, etc., the towels smell, pillow cases with a hospital name on them, television reception terrible, no dressers for your clothes, and no peepholes on the door (which is scary in a place like that). OH and our view out the window was of the brick building next door.

I happened upon this seedy highrise just off Times Square. I found it clean and soo affordable. As far as location and price range this is the best I have found. New York is so incredible. Life pumps through this place at such a deep fantastic pace.

Anyone looking for an apartment in NYC thinks to consult the Village Voice, which has some of the best listings for the 5 boroughs. However, the listings are intensely competed for, so you should know this: 1. it can be found online, updated regularly. 2. its paper version is printed Tuesday nights and is released from its office (around Lafayette & 4th) at midnight. If you don't read the listings and respond by Wed or Thurs, you may be amazed, but your chance of finding anything will be pretty slim. So if you're going to use the Voice, try and pick it up right when it's released on Tuesdays, or work the online listings instead.