I was originally coming to NYC to see a band play in Brooklyn. But when they had to cancel, I changed my plans and went to see a musical instead. So I wanted something that would be 1) close to several metro stops, 2) easy to get to and from the airport without making transfers and 3) close to Broadway in case the weather was really bad.
BED & BEDROOM: Comfortable! I thought the super thick mattress pad would be too squishy for my back but I slept well. I recommend sleeping with an eye mask but the blinds were fairly dark. There is some traffic/people noise outside but it didn't bother my sleep at all. I also appreciated having the desk to work on. SHOWER: Good shower. He provides soap, conditioner and shampoo but I used my own hair products. The water is a bit harder in NYC than what I'm used to, and with it being winter, my hair got crispy. Bring a thick conditioner if you're a woman with long hair. The bathroom also had the best light for applying makeup but it IS a small space. KITCHEN: Stocked with many amenities. AMENITIES: I chose this apartment because it has a washing machine, so that was helpful. And there was a hair dryer, so I was set. LOCATION: Same block as the downtown C/E train. Close enough to the 1 and a few more blocks away from another line. I took the train to 59th & Columbus to run in Central Park, and ran west toward the beltway to run along the Hudson. I rarely heard the neighbors. I felt very safe walking around at night. Since I flew in and out of EWR I just took the subway to Penn Station and then transferred to the NJ Transit. It was very easy and much easier than taking the bus. I highly recommend this apartment.