We booked this room based on price and the fact that it had a pull out chair sofa for a 5th person. It is a small hotel, right at the foot of Manhattan Bridge. The area is a little grittier than our typical stay, but, met our needs for this trip. We were right next to chinatown and a short walk to Little Italy. We were a couple of blocks from the Orange line and the subway to get us anywhere we needed to go. Safety wise, during the day was fine - people going about their business and lives. At night, we (50 year old woman and 3 young adults) never felt threatened, but, made sure to walk with purpose and not alone. Just be mindful of what is going on around you, which is wise anywhere. The hotel itself was no frills, but clean and the people were nice.