It is in the Chinatown area of Queens, which we didn't expect. Being asian, we blended in well. The area felt safe. Non-asian visitors from out of town would probably find the place interesting as well, providing unexpected color to their journey. We wished we explored more and sampled the local restaurants and markets. It also seems not far from where the US Open tennis tournament is played, we wished we could have stopped by there.
The room was also spacious for us two visitors.