The room I was provided had a "window" looking out on a fire escape. It could neither be left open nor looked out from, because the window itself had a shutter, and the glass was shaded for privacy. Therefore, I stayed in a room that essentially had no window and was dark and gloomy. Had I known that beforehand, I never would have booked this room--this would have been a dealbreaker. Also, as others mentioned, there was an unpleasant odor, and opening a window was not possible. I can only assume that all the positive reviews were from people staying in rooms other than mine (room 101). I was completely disappointed and needless to say, I would not stay here again.