This is perfect for someone who wants a homey, comfortable and personable place to stay. I was warmly welcomed by Mary Ellen when I arrived, and had opportunities for nice conversations with other family members during the course of my stay. I had plenty of privacy and could come and go on my own schedule - no pressure to socialize. The room was comfortable; the location is incredible: just two blocks from Central Park and between Amsterdam and Broadway, so it's close to plenty of restaurants, coffee shops and markets, as well as very close to public transportation lines. And where else could I hear piano music as I got ready for my day!