Staying at Marianna's has been a great experience and an excellent introduction to New York. She's been communicative and helpful throughout the stay and the place is everything described. The room is clean and was more spacious than I was led to believe by some of the reviews. A great location with many bars, cafes and restaurants around. The street itself is quiet, which I honestly did not expect in NYC and was a welcome break from the hustle of the city. Overall I highly recommend that Marianna be your host next time you're in New York.