my stay at Alicia Loving was very comfortable. The room is exactly like showed and described in the ad. The private bathroom and the use of own front door makes the stay relaxing, for you don't feel you are interupting their daily business. Bed is very comfortable, use of towels and linnen is provided and everything you need, they have in the kitchen.
my first evening there, Alicia took me to a small theatre for a text-reading in Brooklyn, written by her friend. It was great to experience my first evening in NY this way. She's very helpful and great to talk with.
It is a bit of a journey from 145th street to lower Manhattan, for example. It's what you're used to of course. The neighborhood isn't as attractive as Chelsea of Lower east side(coffee/shops/bars) but is safe and it has everything you need. There's a cloister museum nearby and from West 145th trainstation you can take the train up north and see the beautifull area north of Manhattan.
Check out was very flexible, eventhough it was Thanksgiving day!