Shail has a simple and economic studio in a perfect East Village location. It was clean and convenient, which is what I needed in my recent stay. I'd easily recommend to any solo traveler, and a couple interested in New Yorky things (eating out most meals, going out every night). If you want more homey things (cooking an elaborate breakfast in bed for your partner) I'd maybe look around, but honestly, why would you come to Manhattan for that? If you need a place in the East Village, you won't do much better for the price in the area.