In my opinion, if you want to really experience New York, you have to stay at Patty's. Located at the heart of Chinatown, you really are in the thick of the action. Just minutes away from the Grand St subway station (so convenient) and literally sandwiched between a laundromat and 24 hour deli (try their wraps and hot sandwiches; one of the yummiest tasted), Patty's apartment was perfect. Cozy, it boasts a comfortable where the bed is (you have to climb up a ladder though) and the view oversees part of Manhattan bridge and some parts of the city. We were up early on our first morning and the sunrise was breath-takingly beautiful! And the apartment is accessible to anywhere, you can reach Times Square in 20mins and Broadway/ Lafayette in 10 mins! But if you are expecting a really clean neighborhood, be warned - this is indeed Chinatown. But I think that just adds character to the neighborhood - makes everything about nyc even more interesting and colorful. Every morning there will be folks practicing Tai-chi. Plus the area is really safe - how can it not when the fire station is parked just next door? We loved it here! Though on the first day and for a couple of days after, the elevator stopped working (and we had to carry our 23kg luggage up to the 6th floor.) and the heater totally gave up on us (all thanks to hurricane Sandy!), Patty was really helpful, easily contactable and ensured we got what we need to make our stay really pleasant. She even got us a better portable heater (bless her). Patty, thank you for everything - we'll definitely see you again when we're in nyc (we're already planning a summer trip haha!)

Love, Elly & Bey