I wanted something simple and no frills for my visit to NYC and I found that with Richard's place. We needed somewhere to drop our bags and keep our belongings safe while we spent the days exploring the city, and somewhere to shower and sleep at night. If this is what you're after, this is it. If you're looking for or expecting five star hotel accomodations, this is probably not the spot. Super easy access to the 1 train, lots of great restaurants nearby, and the neighborhood felt safe even late at night. Grocery store, pharmacy and bodegas are all very close by as well. It makes you feel like you're living in the city rather than visiting and staying at a hotel. We'll be back if we come to NYC again.