4/10 Rating
STILE was reportedly remodeled in 2024 after acquiring the Ace Hotel, but the renovations seemed minimal. The decor featured barren concrete walls with plywood sheets attached, and the carpet was dirty and stained—clearly overdue for replacement. The overall aesthetic felt like an attempt at a shabby chic, New York-style grunge studio, but instead came across as mediocre and uninviting. It reminded me more of visiting a struggling relative than staying in a four-star hotel. It was also very unsafe to walk around area at night. Many unhoused and a lot of yelling/aggression.
To be fair, the room did not have any unpleasant odors and the towels were clean. However, I was concerned about the state of the carpet and ended up laying towels down just to walk around safely. (See attached photos.)
The room had large windows that could not be fully closed, letting in significant street noise. At times, the noise level made me feel like I was in a scene from Grand Theft Auto. The hotel did provide a sound machine and earplugs, likely in response to this issue.
Privacy was another concern. The shower was open to the rest of the room, offering no separation unless you used the toilet, which would have been awkward if sharing the space. The room itself was very small, and the bed was a low futon, adding to the cramped feel.
Internet connectivity was poor, taking several minutes for my computer to connect. The elevators were dirty, made strange noises, and the hallway carpets were not vacuumed during my four-day stay—scraps of paper remained on the floor until the last day, which was the only time I saw housekeeping.
There were some positives: the staff was friendly and the pool area was attractive. However, these do not compensate for the shortcomings. Overall, STILE did not meet the standards of a four-star hotel, and I suspect that many of the positive reviews may not be genuine.