bottom line: I would NOT return nor recommend this to anyone
pros: clean. walking distance to times square. security - locks on 2 gates and need keys to enter.
cons:
- what you pay at the time of booking on airbnb is not the final cost. they'll charge you with another ~15% at check-in for "state taxes"
- inaccurate check-in time in description - says can check in from 10am but if all rooms are fully booked you'd need to wait until 3pm.
I asked the front desk person to give me a call as soon as a room became available but they never did.
- luggage hold: will hold your luggage free of charge before check-in. however, luggage are left in the main lobby with many people walking around thus do so at your own risk.
after checking out, if your plan is to leave the city in the afternoon/ evening and want to explore the city a bit more, they will NOT hold your luggage, or will charge $20 CASH ONLY to do so
- horrible heater. it's 3ft away from your bed. it's loud and the thermostat doesn't work properly. I set mine at 58F (lowest setting) but the air was unbearably hot, dry, and stuffy.
- did not fill up all the toiletries in my bathroom.