The location can't be beat if you want to be in the E. Village near subway. I was visiting my son in Sty Town - so perfect. Lots of nice restaurants nearby across the spectrum. Went to Momofuku Noodle Bar, Black Seed Bagel, Hearth and Veniero Italian Pasticceria for late night coffee and pastry. Up 4 flights of steps but no big deal! Very functional. Not crazy noisy on the street - I opened the window for preferred fresh-air ventilation (vs. AC)