This was the best priced accommodation with a kitchen in Manhattan. It will suit your basic needs and can be a comfortable place to rest after a day of walking. You will get to feel what real tenement living is like! You can use the stove, fridge, microwave and eat together at a table to save money on meals. The place was well stocked with needed utensils, pans etc. Towels were provided. You will need to bring your own soap, wash cloths. Shampoo/conditioner provided. The host is very responsive. Please be advised, box air conditioners struggle to keep the place cool, being that it is an old building on the top floor. You will be asked to not run the air conditioners when not in the building, causing the apartment to heat up while you are out. Took approximately 2 hours for air conditioners to cool down the apartment upon entering. Use of oven will create sweltering conditions. There were many partially broken items and touchy shower controls. Placement of one of the beds is in a hallway and you have inches of space to squeeze around it. Needs to be folded during the day to avoid tripping on it. For a family of 2 children, we moved the 2nd bed into the bedroom, which worked for us, but be aware, if your 2nd party needs privacy, there will not be any for them. You will need to walk past them if you need to use the kitchen or restroom at night. Be prepared for a grungy entryway, stairs are in disrepair, you will need to be strong and careful to haul your luggage up and down them