I'm a coffee snob, so when I road trip I like to bring my kettle and my French press. Having a kitchenette with full size fridge allows ample space to make my coffee and morning protein shake, a fridge w freezer to keep everything fresh, and then the bonus of complimentary full breakfast helped make my mornings wonderful! The bed was comfortable, room is large and not cramped with my bicycle in it, and surprisingly quiet being in the middle of NYC. The location is fantastic for shopping, dining (the biryani cart right around the corner was key late night!), exploring both east & west sides of Manhattan, easy access to various ferries (Ellis Island, Staten Island, and other boat tours), close to Battery Park, Hudson River Park, and Brooklyn Bridge.