We stayed at the Wingate last weekend for the U.S. Open, and the convenience to Penn Station and the LIRR was unbeatable. The front desk was helpful and friendly, the rooms were bigger than many in NY, and the free breakfast was, well, free.
There were, however, some problems. I realize that $250/night is fairly cheap for midtown NY standards, and I am all for ecologically friendly hotels, but . . . . we were given two used soaps in a new soap box. The other issues were that the shower curtain had lots of mildew on it, the bathroom was generally not clean, the air conditioner was extremely loud, and the walls were paper-thin. Moreover, as everyone else has noted, they often run out of breakfast food.
Overall, a decent experience -- but the hotel could use some improvements.

I am sitting in my room this very minute writing my review because I am so pleased with our experience here that I could not wait until I got home. I just came upstairs from eating my fantastic FREE continental breakfast. Eggs, sausage (bacon yesterday) bagels, toast, cereal, muffins, belgian waffles, fresh fruit, 4 kinds of juices, coffee and specialty teas. I am not even sure if I got everything. The room is exceptionally clean, and very roomy by NYC hotel standards. The front desk people have been more than kind and friendly. I personally booked this room based on these reviews only, so that is why I am writing mine so quickly. Everything is within walking distance and for the price I don't think there is a better deal out there. My husband and our 2 young daughters were here for a yankee game and the american girl doll store. It has just been a wonderful experience and I am so sad to leave tomorrow. I would highly recommend this hotel and for sure would stay here again. Oh and the fridge is great for leftovers with the microwave on top to reheat them. Free wireless internet also worked perfectly. If I could give this hotel 10 stars I would. Not one single complaint about anything. This is the best hotel in midtown and a great value for the money.

This hotel is absolutely perfect in it's own class. It's got great service, friendly staff, clean rooms (and both my wife and I are difficult to please) and the rooms look nice at that.

The extra's, like the complementary bottled water and breakfast, are great add ons to help you start your day in the city.

I was worried by the noise at first, but being up on the 15th floor at street side, this has not been a problem as of yet, and we have had great full nights of sleep. The long days and the great bed might have helped ;-).

The bed by the way, is the kind you wish you could take home on a plane (bit big for carry on though...)

Whether it's business or pleasure, this hotel is one I would definitely recommend to everyone.

An excellent hotel in a very convenient position. We stayed for three nights in a spacious room with two double beds for myself, husband and daughter. Following flight cancellations, my husband and I were very grateful the hotel were able to accommodate us both for a further night (my daughter managed to get a flight home) and we were given a room with a king size bed and such a large room. Everything in this hotel was spotlessly clean and nothing was too much effort or a problem for all staff who were courteous, friendly and very helpful. I have to mention the breakfast, which was included in the price. This was much better than the usual coffee, tea and toast that is usually provided. There were cereals, croissants, breads for toasting, bacon or sausage patties, scrambled eggs and you could even make your own waffles and again nothing was too much trouble for the staff who were quite happy to replenish when things ran out. Definitely a hotel I would be happy to recommend and one I will be definitely be back to.