We have just had a great week in NYC with Gaetano & Suzanne. The room was large and clean. We shared the bathroom without any issues. It was really helpful having Gaetano to talk to and ask questions. Also we were able to use some kitchen utensils to have breakfast and the occasional evening meal. The Brooklyn Fare along the road had excellent deli supplies and good fruit. We tried the Italian restaurant on 9th and the Houndstooth on 8th for meals and a drink. The best coffee was at cafe grumpy - on Gaetano's list. The location was excellent with the subway only 5 mins walk away (several lines) and buses, which made it easy to move around. When we left on the train from Penn Station there were escalators so we managed our bags easily.
The air conditioning was effective but noisy. Sometimes just the fan on was sufficient, particularly when trying to sleep - it was warm whilst we were there. Another bonus was being able to send some washing out and have it return within 2 days. We would highly recommend Gaetano's as a place to stay in NYC. Michelle & Paul