My sister Natali and I loved staying at Shirley's...the room was very basic but clean and tidy and provided us with most of what we needed during our 6 night stay in the Big Apple! Shirley wasn't there at the time but her roommate Brian was super lovely and helpful! The location was perfect for immersing oneself in all that The East Village has to offer with shops & bars/restaurants. The subway was right across the road so getting around Manhattan and the other Burroughs was not only easy but quite an enjoyable experience!