Hell's kitchen is hands down my favorite neighborhood. No where else on the city had the variety of dining plus the convenience of location. We went to NYC for Broadway shows. We went to four shows and easily walked to every one in just a few minutes. Dining? You cant name a cuisine they don't have in area. Seriously. I would order to go. Wait for the text it was ready and get it and be back in two minutes. We were regulars in the nearby Amish Market which had all the great food options to prepare for breakfast and snacks.
The subway lines were nearby. The Blue (E,C) being the closest but we liked the walk from Times Square so much we would get off at 49th street on the orange and yellow lines. There was also a red line in the area too. So you are close to every Manhattan line.
The apartment is on the 3rd floor of a 5 floor building. There is a little workout getting up the steps. But hey that's New York living.
The only negative was the street noise. If you're a light sleeper that may be an issue. It took me a day to adjust. The apartment itself was great.
The Host went above and beyond.
My flight got canceled 3 times. I was due to arrive at 3pm at Newark. This switched to 9pm at LaGuardia. I was able to arrange a pick up with the host to ensure a late check in. The flight then changed to 11pm at Newark. So without issue the host had a driver get us and he was there when we got out the baggage claim. If traveling in reach out to them for car service.
The apartment uses keys not a code so you need to meet someone to get in. Having them pick us up made that so much easier.
We loved the 9th avenue area. Quick walk to central park. Quick walk to USS Interpid or Hudson Yards and adjacent to Times Square.
The location is great.
For New York the apartment is a good size. It's "cozy" but we weren't on top each other.
I would rent here and from stay and smile again.