I don’t write a lot of reviews but I just read a negative review which mentions having problems with the host . I feel I must respond . I found Yvette to be a fantastic host . She is quite particular about the rules of the establishment . She is no nonsense and I think it’s fair to say that most people would even find her strict . In my opinion these are not negative qualities in someone running a guest house . The rules are for everyone’s comfort and security and non are unreasonable . I certainly appreciated Yvette running a very tight ship as the environment was very safe & orderly. I found her to be helpful and cordial at all times . I knew within 5 minutes of meeting Yvette that no one was going to be getting away with anything at La Sienna . I liked her immediately ! As far as the property itself goes I think my headline says it all . I have spent years traveling to and even living in New York off and on . I have stayed in too many hostels and budget hotels to count. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better situation in the city in my opinion. This is a beautiful old brownstone in a lovely neighborhood with easy public transportation access to the entire city. And of course the price cannot be beat. Any Smart traveler knows how vitally important it is to check out all the rules and policies of any place you go. If you do not know the rules you only have...
Read moreIt's a truly amazing place. I haven't seen such good accommodation in NYC for a similar price. Very close to the subway station at 125th Street. At this price, it's hard to find a capsule hostel in the Central Park area, let alone a private room. The facility has specific rules, but they are there to make everyone feel comfortable and allow them to relax after a day in this noisy city. ||According to my plan, I was supposed to be at the facility at midnight, but in the end, my flight was delayed and I didn't check in until 2 a.m. The owner acted as if it was my fault, but I don't hold it against her because it was the middle of the night and we all wanted to sleep.||You won't find better accommodation for this price, so if you're planning a budget trip, choose this place. There's no point in overpaying for expensive hotels when you can get exactly the same thing here at a much lower price. The shared bathroom is not a problem, as it was always free when I needed it.||It's an amazing place and the owner is very nice. I know that on my next visit to NYC I will definitely come back here, and I hope it will be soon. I can't imagine staying anywhere else. I will recommend this place to all my friends who are...
Read moreIt's a truly amazing place. I haven't seen such good accommodation in NYC for a similar price. Very close to the subway station at 125th Street. At this price, it's hard to find a capsule hostel in the Central Park area, let alone a private room. The facility has specific rules, but they are there to make everyone feel comfortable and allow them to relax after a day in this noisy city.
According to my plan, I was supposed to be at the facility at midnight, but in the end, my flight was delayed and I didn't check in until 2 a.m. The owner acted as if it was my fault, but I don't hold it against her because it was the middle of the night and we all wanted to sleep.
You won't find better accommodation for this price, so if you're planning a budget trip, choose this place. There's no point in overpaying for expensive hotels when you can get exactly the same thing here at a much lower price. The shared bathroom is not a problem, as it was always free when I needed it.
It's an amazing place and the owner is very nice. I know that on my next visit to NYC I will definitely come back here, and I hope it will be soon. I can't imagine staying anywhere else. I will recommend this place to all my friends who are...
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