The check in experience was via the Sonder app and is a completely contact-free, seamless experience. The hotel is in an old building with dark and stylish character. It had nice decor and was very clean. Rooms aren't cleaned daily and there’s only part time reception staff so quite hands off, which was totally fine for me. The location in Union Square was perfect - central to major shops and eateries. Lots of people about. I felt safe the entire time as a female solo traveller. Street noise wasn’t bad for me, but there were some old building sounds like piping. Earplugs was a perfect solve. Good for the price and location, I would stay here again.