Marlene's home far exceeded expectations. Her spacious apartment is at immaculately maintained, and well-located, in close proximity to Penn Station and the heart of the Ironbound. Marlene has maintained her property with loving care, and has put a lot of thought and energy into insuring that guests have a positive experience. My room had two beds, a large TV, a huge closet, and a mini-kitchen -- all of the amenities of a hotel at a fraction of the price. The bathroom/shower is spacious and clean, and replete with all of the comforts of home, including towels and toiletries. And Marlene is an exceptional hostess in every regard. She is very thoughtful of guests, and there needs, and in my case, she offered myself and another guest, wonderful advice about local eateries, and shops. She was also flexible about check-in and check out times. I would highly recommend this place to anyone coming to the Newark area.