For me, travelling does not just mean the famous attractions and the 'glittering' sights of the well known places . It is a chance to feel the true culture of the people, the flavor of the place I would be travelling, and therefore an opportunity to live or at least spend time reliving a small part of what makes that area truly special.
If you are also one who looks for this in travel, I seriously recommend Joseph's place. It is in walking distance to Manhattan and Central Park which is not very easy to find at such a price. More than that, what Joseph provides is a thoughtful and interesting history of how Hell"s Kitchen got its name, what meaning Columbus Circle has, how Billionaire's Boulevard came to be and who stays there, and other things which only the people who have lived and contributed in how NYC became so unique. His apartment also shares so much history from every item, walls, hallways, and even the books he has on his shelf.
Upon all this, he will be the host who helps to accomodate you with check in and check out times to suit your travel plans, a great mornng prepaid card(amount just to start you off), and also seasonal gifts that Santa left by :).
He is kind, responsive, and tries to create a more comfortable atmosphere to make your stay memorable. His appreciation of his guests and their culture is also pleasant and I thank this for him.
The only regret was not having the time for a beer to hear all his stories.
Thanks again Joseph.