This is my second time to stay at Chez Michelle's and it's my go to spot when I need to come to NYC for research work. The place is peaceful, clean, with always friendly and respectful other guests. Michelle is a great hostess, responsive, thoughtful, and engaging. The location itself is in the heart of Harlem and so much history, with ease of access to subway, multiple bus lines, restaurants, and a Whole Foods where I can easily pick up healthy food to eat. The location is also well populated with decent amounts of foot traffic so I don't feel isolated coming and going later at night, but not crowded so it feels just really peaceful walking "home" after a long day of work. Highly recommend.