My stay on the Upper East Side was a true Manhattan experience. The neighborhood is chock full of restaurants, bakeries and delis, offering a diverse selection of culinary temptations from around the world. Walk to Central Park and the East River Esplanade, shop on 86th St, jump on the subway conveniently located nearby.
The studio itself was comfortable, clean and neat. The only drawback was the limited natural light - it's a ground floor apartment that faces the rear so not much sunlight came through the windows. But unless you're spending loads of time inside, it's not that big a deal. All in all, a great place to experience NYC.