I usually go with "entire place to yourself" situations or hotel rooms, and I'm so glad I made an exception this time. Chatting with Laurence over excellent morning coffee was a highlight of my trip. Due to a flight cancellation, I got into NYC late at night, miserably exhausted, but Laurence made me feel totally welcome despite the inconvenience of staying up to greet me. In the days that followed, he continued to be a perfect host, open to conversation and full of recommendations when neither of us was busy, and leaving me to my own devices when I was working or resting.
The location is great. The room itself is spacious, and I was pleasantly surprised to find a little desk there, which made working a lot easier. The bathroom is fine, but do note that it's a guest bathroom adjacent to the bedroom. More importantly: it's wonderful to come back from running around the city to an apartment often filled with the sound of good music and always filled with good vibes.