We loved the private room. Claude immediately made us feel at home with water and a muffin to start and then two mornings, we woke up to fresh made cookies and nutrition bars for us. He was very accommodating when we needed an extra person to stay for one night and he had no trouble at all with it. The room was more than enough if you will be out of the room all day exploring the city. It is close enough to Times Square and public transportation for easy access, but far enough away where it is quiet enough to sleep at night. We almost never saw Claude until the final morning, but he is a very kind man. Would definitely stay with him again!