It is what it is. The whole place had a bit of a hostel vibe, there’s lots going on, lots of guests who share facilities, washing, bathrooms etc. But if you want a (relatively) cheap place to stay, in a great location then it does the job. If you want to experience NYC then it’s best to stay as central as you can afford, so if this is it, you won’t be disappointed. One thing of note, the beds are really soft, and my daughter really struggled with achy hips but the rest of us were fine. I’d stay again if that was my budget