Marcos place is in a good location and only a quick walk to where all the action is but yet far enough away so not to get all the Hustle and bustle. Being New York Marcos place is fairly quiet because it was just a couple of blocks away from where most the noise/traffic is which was great and you have everything you need. Don't be put off by the entrance to the room, if you want to experience New York this is a great place to stay. I didn't get to meet Marco personally but I briefly met his mother and also father who were very nice,. You are mainly pretty self sufficient and you can come and go with hardly seeing anyone at your accommodation, if at all.