BETTER THAN HOTEL! The Cynthia's place is simply amazing:
Location - metro station (line C) only 2 blocks away or a big station (others lines) in 8 min , a lot of options of restaurants, markets and safe and quiet neighborhoor. It's easy going to Manhatan taking the train. It's about 10-20 minutes depending the place.
Room - clean, spacious, fresh towels and sheets, the entry is separate of the rest (you'll have privacy).
Cynthia is so kind and easy! She listed the best places near to eat or buy some food.
The kitchen and the bathroom are shared only with her, so it's all clean and organized. I totally recomend!