Akiko & Cindy offer a real hidden gem in the heart of the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood -- as someone who has previously lived in Manhattan and perhaps was unusually looking for a longer-term, temporary place to stay for a couple months, this location is really hard to beat with incredible access to businesses that stay open super late: restaurants and bars as well as groceries and coffee shops within a couple blocks, and even a laundromat around the corner.
With that in mind, the shared kitchen setup (i.e., cozy common area) here was perfect for keeping leftovers and convenient breakfast/snack items around, leaving space for relatively big rooms given the neighborhood. The modern bathroom was great and everything was clean and comfortable.
This particular room did face the street below which does get quite noisy late at night -- but the portable air conditioner equipped with a big fan was the perfect white noise generator, and having it on made it easy to tune out the noise for a good night's sleep.
Akiko & Cindy were also really easy to work with, as they provided timely, clear instructions for an easy check-in, and were responsive when I asked about cleaning (since I was on an extended stay). I had such a good experience here that not only would I stay again, but I've actually re-booked with them to stay another month-plus -- and they were generously flexible with finding a room to offer me to accommodate my schedule while I sort out my living situation.