I read many reviews before booking and there were many complaints about the breakfast line. I did not experience such, it was fast and delicious. I chose this hotel because of the option of the hot buffet but after staying there I would absolutely stay again because it is a great location. The rooms can be small in comparison to hotels in other cities but for my solo travel, it was perfect. Nice staff. The only complaints are 1. The shower door of my room didn't work well and every time I showered it leaked water out. 2. The security deposit takes up to 2 weeks to come back to your bank account (I still don't have mine). However, this hotel requires a 50 USD deposit for each night (which to me, seems very convenient) versus a 100-200 USD deposit each night that other hotels request. I feel that is great!
Other than that, I was very happy and feeling safe as a woman traveling alone and staying at RIU Times Square.