Denise's home is a quaint and cosy shared apartment full of life and history. Her apartment building lies pleasantly at the foot of the Hudson bridge. I shared a room with Denise, sleeping on the sleeper couch, and she on her bunk bed. Everything I needed was at my disposal. I could use the kitchen at free will. Her fellow residents are very warm people. Denise greets you every morning with a lovely cup of coffee. If you had forgotten something, toiletries etc., she would try and provide it for you. The space and service is definitely value for money and so ideal for solo travelers that don't mind sharing a space.
Within that space and in general, Denise is great conversation, and leaves you to your devices when you need. Denise is a wild and passionately spirited host- always keen to help her guest with thorough directions around the crazy-wonderful city that is New York, and a connoisseur on the music, arts and history of Harlem and New York City in general. She particularly invited me to a jazz event with her in the city. I decided to go along with her, and received the delightful opportunity to sing with the best known musicians in New York jazz scene. Very grateful for that, and I thank Denise overall for a wonderful stay in Harlem, New York City.