Probably one of the best deals you can get!
The Good:
- Location cannot be anymore perfect. Train station, Starbucks, restaurants, convenient stores, all just a stone's throw away! There are also a couple of top rated restaurants in the neighbourhood!
- Subway to anywhere downtown 20-40 mins typically! Super convenient N/W line that isn't confusing and can get you to most major spots without transferring.
- 15 mins to and from LaGuardia by M60 bus, even at 3 or 4AM
- The room is nice and cozy, as shown in the pictures. Bed is super comfy too. Air conditioner works like a charm. You have a key to lock your room too!
- The bathroom and common areas are also clean and comfortable. Love how the building utilizes so much natural light! The shower water pressure is AMAZING!
- The neighborhood is quite safe! Subway stations are brightly lit.
The Not So Good:
- Traffic noise pollution: Like many other reviews mentioned, there are major roads right next to the building, and NYC traffic involves lots of honking and sirens. However, from my experience, things quiet down around 10-1030pm and pick up again around 7.30-8, plus the white noise from the air-con helps.
- Shared space. Room is private, but the buiding is shared with 5 other guest rooms. Sometimes other guests can be loud or cause the bathroom to be messy, but generally we didn't encounter anything super frustrating.
All in all, it was a great deal and we enjoyed the space alot! Will recommend bringing earplugs and eye mask! Will most likely book this place again when we visit!