Yes, I felt very welcome. Ann knew I wanted to check in a bit earlier than 1pm, and she called me once the room and bathroom were ready. I wanted to stay in the West Village, so I knew what the area was like. My stay included Friday and Saturday, so there was some noise, but I used earplugs, and it was no problem. The room was beautiful, and I loved having a private bathroom. I would definitely stay there again if our schedules worked out.