This was my first experience with Airbnb. It was wonderful. Aletia provided a room for an excellent price that worked out well for location and ease of subway access. Most notable was that she sent me an email on Friday after I had been gone the entire day to be sure I was fine and enjoying my day. Not even the best hotel in Manhattan would show such personal interest. We had a number of good talks and a cup of coffee. Step up Hotel W and try that! I really enjoyed my time in New York attend an opera, see the Picasso exhibit, and a New York Philharmonic concert. Thanks Airbnb.