I'm not surprised that you enjoyed it. I agree that NYC is flat out cool.
I was born there (lived in Brooklyn til age of 5) . Have been back twice as an 'adult' and had a great time. I struck out on my hotel selection the first trip, although the name of the hideous hotel escapes me. Last time, we stayed at the Roosevelt, which was just fine.
I would like to go this year , but have too much lined up in terms of vacations-- Chicago by myself, Hawaii with wife and kids, and Destin with wife's entire family

Hoping it can work out for me next year, as I am very interested in dining at Le Bernardin (Eric Ripert).