This is an exceptional value -- a stylish and clean, legit 2 bedroom unit, in a safe neighborhood that is close-in to Manhattan for a fraction of the price you would spend on a hotel suite (or even a tiny boutique room)! It is located a five minute walk from the N and W subway lines into the city, and the ride in is roughly 15 minutes to Times Square. There is a convenience store 20 feet from the unit and a full service laundromat on the way to the subway --we used their same-day wash and fold service (actually only 4 hours) which was a grand total of $24 for a week's worth of laundry for three adults. As an added bonus, Astoria has its own downtown worth exploring, just a couple of blocks away. The owners are pleasant and very accommodating and responsive (example: the lock on the bathroom door broke while we were there and they had it fixed next day). The kitchen is large for a NY apartment and well stocked. Check in was easy (lock box). Although this is a ground floor apartment, and therefore easy from an accessibility standpoint, there is one accessibility issue to be aware of -- there are two steps up to Bedroom #2, and the top one is quite steep. Not a big deal for most, but might be something to consider with small children or those with mobility issues. One more in the plus column -- the bedrooms are at the back, away from the lion's share of the ever-present NYC street noise. We got the best week's sleep we have ever had in this city, including the times we stayed in the W Times Square's famed triple-paned rooms.