This place was great. Chris was so helpful (even held onto our bags after we checked out so we could explore throughout the day without having to carry around our luggage). When I booked the room I didn’t realize it was communal bathroom and showers but it wasn’t a problem at all. They were clean and always available. The mattress was surprisingly so comfortable … we slept like babies. We got there early and he let us choose our room ( a bigger one that was more noisy or a smaller one that was more quiet) … we chose the bigger one. I would highly recommend this place if you need an affordable and safe place to stay in New York.