Good hotel, nice room with a great bed. Kind of small but it was not a problem for us. By public transport within 1h45m from JFK to the hotel. From the D-train station you can get to Manhattan within 30-50 minutes depending where you need to be. A lot of shops nearby and the area didn't feel unsafe for us, during the day there were lots of people. I wouldn't walk the streets alone at night though. Hotel breakfast was fine and frequently refilled, bagels, toast, eggs, bacon and sausages. Great stay if you don't mind the travel and looking for a budget hotel.