There are many good aspects to this booking, but I want to be honest on what we expected versus what was advertised on AirB&B, so hopefully it helps someone in the future really make sure this is the choice for them!
Positives:
- AMAZING and PERFECT location. We LOVE the LES and this place is one of the best locations. It is close to absolutely everything and does not disappoint no matter what you’re looking for.
- Great and modern design
- the rooftop is incredible. One of the best views of NYC you can get, in my opinion
- the basement was really nice and wonderful for working or hanging out
- loved the free coffee and water cooler in the basement
- VERY friendly housekeeping staff. Even if you do not use the housekeeping services, they are there daily and are truly very sweet and kind.
- We were on the back side of the building on Eldridge and the noise really was really low for the location. My husband and I both noticed that.
- Cool decor and art!
- Felt very safe
- very responsive
Things to be aware of:
- there is no luggage drop-off or hold as is advertised. This really threw off our plans the first and last day. It was really disappointing, but I messaged them and they did get us into our room early, which was nice and very appreciated.
- the rooms are INCREDIBLY small. It’s listed as micro, but the pic must be of a larger room than the one we had: my husband and I could not get through the main entry together, stand together anywhere besides the small hallway from the door to the bed area, there was not enough room to open or keep suitcases, they had to stay under the bed, which made any kind of maneuvering or ease to get things impossible. It was very frustrating. I can stay anywhere, but that really got to me.
- The only storage available are the two nightstands. There is no closet.
- There is no bar or soap or conditioner. We did not have shampoo or soap in the shower, as was advertised. We had to go out and buy these basic toiletries expected at hotels. I contacted them about this as the ad said they had these things, but it’s really a squirt bottle combination of body and hair wash.
- Wifi is very spotty/sporadic/weak in the rooms. It can cut off randomly and frequently. Downstairs it was fine. I did ask about this before we came as I needed to be in virtual meetings and they did let me know before if the Wi-Fi was not strong enough in the room I could go downstairs and that worked great.
- Streaming was not available in rooms and there was not a remote I saw for the tv in the basement, so not sure what the streaming is about in the ad?
- Cleanliness was okay; our sheets had a big old stain on them though and there is no daily housekeeping or changing of towels, etc. as it does state in the ad; these are available in the basement though. Housekeeping is $35/day if you want it.
Overall, my husband is 6’2” and doesn’t like small spaces. It was NOT a good choice for him. He was instantly claustrophobic and wanted to be out. The room isn’t really a place good for relaxing; it really is just to sleep and get ready (in our opinion), but in NYC, you’re usually out anyway and the basement is large and nice for that too.
This seems like a GREAT place for people just wanting to travel in their 20s and have that hostel vibe or for ONE person, but for two, it’s really cramped and I really am okay in 99% of places, but you can find larger, cheaper and similar locations in SoHo and it may be the way to go.
If it were just me, I would go back, but would be happier knowing what is really available.
Cheers!!