If you want to feel like a New Yorker when visiting New York, stay at Ed's! Yes, the room is small, but what is the point of sitting inside an apartment when you are a block from Central Park, Lincoln Center, and the Metro, so everything else the city has to offer is just a few minutes away. My daughter and I stayed for 8 days for a dance intensive and I've never felt safer. (Seriously, Dance Mom's need to know about this gem- we were two blocks from the studios, a God-send for anyone dancing 8 hours a day), Plenty of restaurants, grocery/pharmacy, shopping, etc.) Ed, when he's there, is so helpful and guided me to all the right spots. Pack light to save space, but don't worry, Ed directed me to the laundry literally across the street. The room is DARK and QUIET in the morning, great for anyone out a bit late the night before. Skip the hotel, you won't be sorry. I will be back and hope to be able to coordinate my visits with availability of this private room.