This is the PERFECT place for a family traveling to New York. My wife and I took our kids (9 and 5) to the city of the first time to be tourists and we could not have asked for a better set-up. The location is fantastic, there was plenty of space generally, and the kids had a great set up downtowns (including toys for them to enjoy). The upper west side is a great location, with easy access to the subway and buses; there are a number of great playgrounds within walking distance, to say nothing of The American Museum or Natural History and Central Park. The next time we come to New York as a family, we will definitely try and stay here again.