In a quieter section of the lower east side, Hotel 17 is a european style hotel with a victorian feel. The rooms kind of feel like small apartments, and are actually quite nice so long as you are not looking for luxury. Dark wood trimming everywhere gives it a bit of a home feel. The rooms have new sinks which is a nice touch to an history building. I recommend asking for a higher floor and/or a room not facing the street, it can get a bit noisy. I found rooms not facing the street are quiet. If you are concerned about shared bathrooms don't be, with 4 bathrooms(including shower) per floor, I was always able to get in. I found the bathrooms and rooms quite clean and the staff was quick to take care of towel refresh and cleaning bathrooms. If your visit to NYC is going to be spent mostly on the town, Hotel 17 will do just fine. Just a few blocks away you can get on the L to connect to uptown/downtown trains. If you want to save $ you can even take the L train to the A train to JFK Airtran, takes about an hour and only costs $7. Compared most Manhattan hotels, this one is an budget friendly option. A short walk and you can be at Union Square or St.Marks.
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