We love Brooklyn Heights--I think it's our favorite part of New York, and Mario's place was an ideal home base during our adventures around the city. Our room was spacious and clean, and stayed cool even during the August heat. (I believe we both slept better there than we do at home.) And if our schedule hadn't been so packed, we could have easily spent more time in the neighborhood, with its convenient restaurants and stores, quiet streets, and gorgeous view of Manhattan from Brooklyn's waterfront. Mario was personable and friendly, but also very respectful of our privacy. He was also quite helpful with suggestions of restaurants, where we had a couple of delicious meals just blocks away. And when we did roam the city, there were a number of convenient subway stops nearby. We've stayed in New York several times now, and all in all, I would say that Mario's was definitely the best value.