Probably one of the best places to stay in NYC. Lower East Side is really the place to be if you want to walk to nice bars, restaurants, galleries which still keep that alternative and hipster vibe which is rare to find in Manhattan anymore these days. The street is quiet, secure and very little traffic. Commercial noise weekdays in the morning mentioned in a another review is really not a big deal. Very close to Subway and easy to walk to Downtown area. There are a Whole Foods and a great Union Food Market conveniently located in East Houston Street. The building is pretty new with a great doorman which excellent Spanish skills, he will help you a lot and go the extra mile so tipping is expecting! Don´t be cheap dear Europeans! Room has a lot of light and storage space. Clean and tidy as in the picture. Bathroom is big, clean and convenient. Milan is a great host and cool guy who will make your stay easy. Not seen in the picture there is a spectacular column of books. I added to the pile the first one in Spanish. Will be my first choice whenever back to New York!