I had a great stay with J. The bedroom and apartment are gigantic by lower Eastside standards and there is an elevator (also unusual on the LES). I enjoyed the aesthetic, the bed was one of the most comfy I’ve slept on, and there were all sorts of thoughtful touches, from the water bottles chilled in a champagne bucket to the extra toiletries and supplies to the welcome chocolate. In the morning the apartment is flooded with natural light which I love – – if you need black out curtains, J’s Place may not be for you. It is perched right by the FDR Highway, which means there is constant traffic noise, but it is a constant noise, more like white noise in the background. This location also means you get a spectacular view and sunrise. As a single female traveler arriving late in the evening, I felt more comfortable arriving by cab than I would have on foot, but the neighborhood was quiet. You have to walk a few blocks to get to shops, restaurants, etc. but public transit is available close by. And J was lovely company in the morning, available and receptive and yet non-intrusive. I would not hesitate to book again.