“You get what you pay for! Good location, but a few things to bear in mind.”
Well, you get what you pay for, really! One thing worth knowing is that the hosts manage several properties around the area, so you don't necessarily know exactly which property you'll be staying in until you're allocated a room. My review is specifically for 1348 1/2 W 35th St, so if you get allocated to this property, here are a few things to bear in mind. Firstly, there are four flights of stairs, so definitely consider this if you're travelling with heavy suitcases. Another thing to be aware of is the cleanliness. The property only gets a deep clean every two weeks, so if you're unlucky enough to arrive towards the end of that period, you might find the communal areas quite dirty. However, if you happen to arrive just after they've cleaned, everything should be nice and clean. It's basically hit or miss, and you never really know what you're going to get. The rooms themselves are actually quite clean, which is a positive. However, the walls are extremely thin, and you can hear absolutely everything from the neighbouring rooms. Even the beeping from someone entering their room's keypad code sounds as though it's happening inside your own room. There's practically no soundproofing, so if you're a light sleeper or value peace and quiet, definitely bear that in mind. I'd recommend bringing earplugs for sleeping! There are also people living at the property long term, rather than just short-term guests. However, at 1348 1/2, the people living there are actually respectful of the communal areas. Nobody takes over the shared spaces, so you can comfortably use the living room and kitchen without feeling like you're intruding on someone's personal space, which I appreciated. The location is actually one of the positives. There are plenty of shops nearby for pretty much anything you might need, including groceries and everyday essentials. Firstly, the hosts manage several properties nearby, so you don't necessarily know which one you'll be allocated to when booking. If you end up at 1348 1/2 W 35th St, bear in mind there are FOUR flights of stairs, which isn't ideal if you're carrying heavy suitcases! The biggest issue for me was the cleanliness of the communal areas. The property only gets a deep clean every two weeks, so it's basically hit or miss. If you arrive just after cleaning, everything might be spotless, but towards the end of those two weeks, the shared areas can be quite dirty. You never really know what you're going to get. The walls are also EXTREMELY thin. You can hear everything from the neighbouring rooms, even the beeping of someone entering their keypad code sounds like it's happening inside your own room! There's practically no soundproofing, so if you're a light sleeper or value peace and quiet, I'd definitely recommend bringing earplugs. It's worth remembering that this review only applies to the property I stayed in, as your experience could be completely different depending on where you're allocated
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