The staff of the Bowery House is especially welcoming and responsive to needs. The location is perfect for exploring Manhattan without paying $$$. You can be out all day and easily slip into your single bed for a night's rest before getting up and out again. Bring shower shoes and a shower cap. Bath is clean and pleasant, but these items will make it more so. Other guests were very quiet and polite. There is street noise if your cabin faces the Bowery--which is part of the NYC experience--but ear plugs made all the difference, and they are provided. I had a great stay and recommend it, particularly for travelers who plan to spend most of their day out and about. Neighborhood has distinctive restaurants and bars--and the lounge areas within Bowery House are inviting.