Carol is a delightful and gracious host. The room is very clean, comfortable and quiet. You rarely hear a neighbor and only the occasional distant siren. The location is terrific: steps to the cross-town bus and 1.5 blocks to two subway lines (1 and B,C); many good restaurants within easy walking distance on Columbus and Amsterdam; and 1.5 blocks to Central Park. This was my second visit here and I will definitely return again.