PROS: close to city by way of subway and aerial tram (same ticket for both), nice view of city skyline, convenient location between Queens and Manhattan; clean lobby and room, uniquely decorated, water dispenser on 5th FL, shuttle/bus easy to catch right outside the front entrance
CONS: Staff seemed indifferent (what do you expect from grad students), not a big deal, room was a little small, limited storage space and places to put luggage.
We didn't eat at the restaurant or able to go up to Skytop Lounge (closed for unknown reasons). Overall, would stay again. It suits our style of travel (self-sufficient, non-luxury, non-resort). We had a great time, even with the strange wet and cold weather in early May.