I definitely recommend The Ridge to any young travelers looking to explore the city! It is amazingly located, with everything you could need close by- many restaurants, a CVS pharmacy, Whole Foods and subway stops! Traveling all throughout New York was very easy and convenient and we definitely felt safe walking home late at night with so many people walking around the bars and restaurants. The check-in process was so easy, we were given codes to our room and could check in entirely on our own! Even with this independence, however, the hotel staff was always quick to respond to any requests we had. We did have a few nights where our neighbors were being extremely loud, which is to be expected with such nightlife in the area, but when we contacted the staff about this they addressed it in less than ten minutes and the noise didn't continue afterwards. We were provided with lots of soap, shampoo, and one towel per guest which can be changed out upon request. There was also a hair dryer in the restroom as well as an iron and an ironing board, all of which were super convenient and made a huge difference in my stay. The rooftop views was INCREDIBLE and made a great place to have a photoshoot or enjoy a meal. The only complaint we have at the end of the stay is that we saw a couple small bugs crawling across the floor on different occasions, which was gross, and the neighbors would often come in making a lot of noise during "quiet" hours, but overall- the stay was GREAT for the price!!!! Even with minor inconveniences which could easily be fixed with some communication with management, our stay was one of the bests we've ever had. If you're considering staying here, do it! We will definitely be back in the future.