Sam's place was perfect for us, close to our concert, restaurants, and the subway to Manhattan (which is a short ride). She was super accommodating, responded very quickly to all messages and was flexible with checkin (we hit some traffic). Safe neighborhood with lots of parking made it very convenient for us. It is the city, so you can hear the subway when it passes, but for the price this is a great deal. Also, while not really an issue for me, the mattress is on the firm side; some may not like that.