We were two adult friends staying at Vlad's for the weekend. For our purposes, the location would be hard to beat. It is close to Penn Station and a direct and easy walk from there, as are trains at 7th Avenue for getting up town for sightseeing and parks. We spent our evenings in Greenwich Village and walked there, too and always felt safe.
The cat was curious about us but never a bother.
The staff at the door and reception desk were warm, welcoming, friendly and helpful.
The room and private bath were more than adequate for the two of us. The view is probably the best I've experienced from a bedroom in Manhattan.
Communication with our host was direct, clear and timely. In person, he was warm and friendly. We would certainly stay at Vlad's again on a future visit.