Laurel has a great place - it has thoughtful touches and to be honest the room is bigger than it seems in the pictures. Its conveniently located, clean and has great atmosphere. Laurel has thought about giving her guests suggestions on nearby places and attractions. Our only issue was with the rather loud metro nearby - didn't see any info about that beforehand, but that can be solved with a pair of earplugs. We had a great time in Laurels place and would suggest it to other visitors, especially if you want to experience more local NYC atmosphere than in most tourist spots.