Make no mistake: when you book an ultra-expensive room at the Mondrian, you're paying for the name and location only. The rooms themselves are nothing to write home about -- replete with junky appliances and fixtures, tiny beds and cramped bathrooms (and this was in one of the larger rooms!). Asia de Cuba is an excellent restaurant, but you could eat there without staying at the hotel. The same goes for Skybar, which doesn't exactly live up to its reputation in the first place. It bears mentioning that the valet parking at this hotel is obnoxious. Even guests have to pay a fortune after waiting 45 minutes for their cars.
Bottom line: Great hotel to visit, but not worth staying at.
Pros: Location, Restaurant, Trendy
Cons: Expensive, Valet Parking, Rooms
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