Irina is super friendly and communicative. The room was clean and well heated. Guests have access to a very spacious bathroom by NYC standards (shared). A pleasant experience overall! The only caveat I should mention is that the mattress/bed seemed both cheap and worn out -- stiff, uneven, and extremely creaky. Could be embarrassing for couples, or problematic for those who have back issues, etc. I'm still giving five stars for overall value and Irina's excellent hospitality. Hopefully this relatively minor issue can be corrected for future guests. Thanks!!