Convenient location. James is a friendly and respectful host. No frills option but good value for what you pay for - you have to bring your own soap/shampoo and better to bring your own towel since the one offered seems to have been used a lot before. No lock/key for your private room- I felt safe since the guests in the other room were fine. Watch the check-in and check-out times since both were adjusted between my initial booking and the first day upon check-in. Overall, I would recommend this room and would consider it again next time I return to NYC.