I stayed in Gabrielle's apartment for a weekend while visiting my son, who lives nearby. The accommodations were amazing. Her apartment is charming and impeccable, and the guest room itself is cozy. Very comfy pillows and mattress, and just the right temperature for the heating on a weekend when NY was having a "cold snap". The guest bathroom is immaculate and very modern and new-looking. Beyond all those wonderful physical features, the nicest aspect of the stay was the warm hospitality offered by Gabrielle and Rich. They are very conscientious hosts, attentive to the details that make a guest room a home away from home. Rich offered breakfast foods and snack foods if I wanted them, made me a GREAT cup of coffee every morning, and let me know that there were extra toiletries, tour books, etc., if needed. I enjoyed talking to both Gabrielle and Rich, and would definitely go back to their place for my next stay, if possible. I also like the neighborhood--it's a real neighborhood where people live and shop and commute. The # 1 train is a few blocks from the apartment and it goes the entire length of west side Manhattan. I've stayed in this neighborhood three times already to visit my son and I feel safe walking around, day or night. And the apartment itself is very secure. Thank you again, Rich and Gabrielle, for a wonderful visit!