We had a great time staying at Anja's on the lower east side. We had a small hiccup with the key that was resolved with a quick backup plan.

The place was spotless, cozy, and easy to find. There is even an A/C heater in the room that comes in handy if you want to muffle some of the city noise.

We saw Anja a couple of times and she was friendly but respectful of our privacy. I even had some time to talk to her about travels and NYC.

Bathroom was great. The desk in the room was handy, several plugs available in the room, as well as plenty of windowsill room to put your stuff on.

The area was also close to chinatown, which is a great place for cheap grabs. Going north there are nice restaurants and coffee places – we went to Lil Frankie's one night and had a great time.