LIC is a great location, if you are looking to stay in Manhattan, most often you will find apts or rooms extra expensive, and if something budget friendly shows up will be far from the main attractions (i.e Harlem), with this location you are going to stay just 15 mins away from times square and cental park, the subway is 2 and 5 blocks away so very convenient to reach. LIC is a great area to stay and eat in local bars\ restaurants plus Cagkan is really friendly and worries about every detail, you don’t have to worry about tedious check in or check out processes, cause he will do everything to make your stay more comfortable.