It was totally a breeze to get keys and the host had arranged for breakfast goodies and a bottle of wine to greet us on our arrival, really a nice gesture. The apartment was cozy and clean, perfect for a pair that were gone most of the day but wanted the ability to cook breakfast and the occasional meal. It was bitterly cold in NY while we were visiting and we loved coming home to a warm abode with plenty of hot water for soaking in a tub. The location just off Columbus Circle was absolutely outstanding with a nearby Whole Foods, tons of subway lines just outside the door, easy access to shows in Times Square, and walking along Fifth Avenue and in Central Park. I'd happily come back and stay any time.