In the midst of the pouring rain on that cold New York December Friday, we took the elevator to the fourth floor and were greeted by this clean, well-lit, spacious, welcoming apartment flat, with their little dog, Zuta, greeting us and immediately looking for belly rubs. This inviting Air B&B provided everything we needed, even the dryer to help us with our wet clothes. And over the course of our one-night stay, we were offered water, expresso, cappuccino, coffee, tea, wine, holiday cake, and yogurt with granola and pastries for breakfast. Yochi and Yochi went above and beyond to accommodate and ensure we had a pleasant stay. The main room in the apartment contained a plethora of seating areas, which we made liberty of on a few occasions to enjoy ourselves and to get to know our hosts. The bedroom we were provided was clean, comfy, warm, with a ductless heater/ac unit in case we needed it, and there was even a tray of candies, fresh fruit and bottled water waiting for us. There is a television in the room as well. We were offered an exclusive bathroom for our use, a full shower with a tub/shower and heated floor tiles (which we fell in love with).
We have already agreed that when we go back into the city for an overnight, this is where we will be staying. The location in Chelsea is terrific, being a decent walk or short subway trip to Bryant Park, Union Square, and Times Square. The city can be crowded, but the directions to take the shuttle and the 1 from Grand central were very easy to follow. Do not overlook this oasis; you will not need to look any further for a place to stay.