As a single gal that travels 80% for her job, I strongly recommend this type of lodging. Hotels are convenient for housekeeping, room service, hotel bars, drunk people in the hallways in the middle of the night, ice machines, elevator noise and lines at the front desk. Renting an a serviced apartment for a stay allows the traveler to experience New York rather than a hotel rating.

That being said, I have to say that this apartment was fantastic. There is a 24 hour doorman and concierge that are always helpful and polite. The neighborhood is right next to Riverside Park, and only 4-5 avenue blocks from Central Park. There are 24-hour groceries 3 blocks away on Broadway, so stocking up the kitchen was a snap. The view was really good, aside from the condom sitting on the outside of the only window that wouldn't open. I would not say that this is the fanciest place to stay - the place requires a little bit of maintaince on the carpet, cabinets, tub and floors, but it is... more