The location really is great! They had coffee for an army, which helped us stay alive! :) The room was cozy& the laundry rooms downstairs were cheap! (& I got my work out for the month going up & down the stairs lol) We never did meet the dog, but ran into a few other guests. They were all friendly, we just had to work around the one bathroom situation in the mornings. With that said, it's easy to see why so many people picked a place right next to Central Park for their brief stay in the city.