Manuel made me feel incredibly welcome before I had even arrived in New York. When I made my booking enquiry I explained that I was a solo traveller and wasn't overly familiar with New York, and would appreciate any tips and guidance he could offer. Manuel went above and beyond to make a stranger to this city feel at home! He helped me in advance of my trip by giving advice and other great insider recommendations which really helped to make this the incredibly special trip it was. He is a lovely person, very friendly, warm and interesting, and I always enjoyed the time that we spent together whilst I was staying in the apartment. He and his both flatmate were the perfect hosts in this way. Guests and hosts will be lucky to meet him.

The apartment itself is great, and as shown in the photos. The room is very comfortable, clean and very nicely decorated (as with the whole apartment, which is down to the great taste and style of Manuel and his flatmate) and the bed is very comfortable. It is probably an ideal apartment and room size for guests looking to travel solo or couples - as it isn't huge - and looking to meet friendly hosts in New York. The space lends itself to getting to know people well - as the apartment, including kitchen and bathroom are shared spaces - which was absolutely ideal for my visit as I wanted to socialise with my hosts. The only consideration for guests is that it is on the 4th floor of a building without any lift access - so it wouldn't be accessible for guests with mobility issues and also worth baring in mind if for any reason stairs are an issue for you. The street below is busy, as it is a lively area, but Manuel kindly provides earplugs if you struggle with noise. Personally this wasn't an issue as I am used to street noise and so I felt I didn't need them!

The area is great - I spent two weeks in NY and so wanted to get to see as much of the city as possible. I found that this was easy as there are multiple subway stations within easy walking distance to take you all around the city, and the area itself, Hell's Kitchen, is not only well located for all the typical Midtown Tourist areas (Times Square, Broadway etc), but also is in itself a good area. There are a lot of really great restaurants and bars nearby to enjoy. Manuel can give some great recommendations! I also felt very safe in this neighbourhood which was important as a female travelling alone.

I would definitely stay again in this apartment, as loved my time there and would recommend it to my friends and others. I feel sad to have left and miss it already! Thanks Manuel for an awesome experience.