If you are a light sleeper, this place is not for you. You will hear everything (airplane, subway, people in the hall, doors closing). The mattress on the bed is slightly softer than sleeping right on the floor. It definitely needs replaced. On my first climb to the room, I thought there was no way this place would pass a code inspection in the US. Exposed electrical, exposed pipes, old wooden stairs, a total fire hazard. The room is tiny. I mean, TINY. My college dorm room was bigger. Not only should you not bring a suitcase because of the stairs, but because there is no room for it. Speaking of the stairs, be prepared for your quads to be on fire by the time you get to the top. The hosts were okay, but I asked for late check out and even though they live right upstairs, they would not allow it. I also asked about laundry facilities (which are not in the building) and I was told, "Yes, there a some in the neighborhood." Not where they were, how much they were, nothing helpful. I was also somewhat unsure about the neighborhood. Homeless people sleeping in the doorways, graffiti, etc. Also, it's at least 2 miles from any of the attractions, so not as close as the description would have you believe. All in all, it's a place to try to sleep and to shower, but I would not stay here again.