This place was perfect for my trip to NYC. It's about a block from the subway station, so traveling without a car was easy. It's also near a coffee shop, a bagel place, and a drug store (which I needed for a last minute item). Place looks exactly like the photos. It's in the basement, so you will hear people walking above you and the washer/dryer out in the hall if someone uses it. Fortunately, it's quiet at night when you're sleeping so that wasn't an issue.