Bente's apartment is centrally located, just north of the meatpacking district, which is a recently gentrifying neighborhood with nice bars and restaurants. It's also directly across from the planetarium, close the the central station and other large tourist attractions, but manages not to feel touristy.

I think I had an unusual experience, because only Bente's children were around when I stayed at their place. As a result, the room wasn't ready until after 6pm, when I had a 12pm check-in. This was a little awkward, because I wanted to take a quick nap in the middle of the day. The kitchen and bathroom were also a little messy and when I used the shower, the drain was clogged, so I was worried I'd flooded the bathroom.

I don't think my stay was a great representative of Bente's hospitality, because she wasn't around. Whenever I messaged Bente to know of my issues, she was incredibly helpful and responsive. I unfortunately cannot give this place a 5 star rating, especially given the cost, due to the unpreparedness of the space.