I spent 5 nights at this hotel and when I booked I was insecure for some bad reviews I read. I couldn't disagree more: the hotel is in a safe area, near the underground station "Astoria" around 5 minutes by walking and the neighborhood is fine, shops around, the room was big and comfortable. The one we stayed had all the facilities we needed. Very clean and the staff was superb! We had some troubles with the transportation to the airport and the staff in reception (we had the good luck to deal with Sunny who turned out to be a very resolutive person, kind and a polite guy who helped us out big time).
Very happy to have find this place. It's my second time in NYC and the next time I'll try to stay here again without doubt.