Nash was very accommodating and flexible with check in and check out times, he even offered for me to stay on longer as his room wasn't booked after me anyway!

The loft apartment was great with high ceiling and very spacious. It actually looks better than the phots. He's really just letting out his room when he's out of town so for those looking for an immaculate hotel experience this is probably not for you. Think staying over at a friend of a friend's place. Nobi his flatmate is friendly and kept himself to himself. The bathroom and amenities are simple but adequate. The views from the room and apartment are beautiful overlooking the East River and Empire State. Not to mention the roof which offers 360 view of Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridge. I was there in September and the A/C worked well.

The apartment is conveniently located between the two centres of Williamsburg, to the north 6 blocks away there's Bedford Ave station, and to the south a few blocks away Grand Street and Metropolitan Avenue. Lots of shops, restaurants and bars to explore on both sides. It's on the corner of Kent Avenue and literally just by the river and there's a park/pier by the river a couple blocks down with breathtaking views of Manhattan with Chrysler and Empire State. The neighbourhood is safe I've walked home in the early hours of the night alone and not felt threatened. There's a CVS and Duane Reade close by for any essentials you forgot to bring.

I had wanted to stay in Manhattan but I am glad I stayed at Nash's apartment as you get a lot more room for your money in Brooklyn and it's not as touristy (well a different kind of touristy). There are a lot more interesting bars and restaurants in Williamsburg which I would not have explored as frequently otherwise. Travel into Manhattan was fairly straight forward with the L train which has multiple major stops for connection to the rest of the network, and it's the first stop in Brooklyn. It's slightly a longer way to get to Midtown and Downtown if you are going out late but it's probably similar even if you stayed in Manhattan (unless you were staying in those neighbourhoods already).

I stayed in that room on my own so it was quite pricey but at no extra cost for a second person it would have been a bargain if there were two of you.

Overall a very enjoyable experience, would definitely recommend it.