Had great stay at Jane's place. If you want a lower east side experience, this place is for you. There are really no hotels in the heart of the neighborhood, which is part of the reason this area is so unique. The apt has everything you need, but those with walking issues should know it's on the forth floor of a walk-up (was fine for me, like the exercise). I had a conference in downtown Brooklyn, and taking the F train from the 2nd Ave station was a breeze.