Great Location, Amazing Hosts
The Chelsea Pines is tucked away just a few feet from the L, A, C, & E subway lines and in the center of great food and shopping. In addition to the excellent locale, The Chelsea Pines offers lovely common areas and a truly amazing continental breakfast, making it the best value I have found in Manhattan.
The room we stayed in was small (not a problem for us since we enjoy being out and about) and clean. Best of all, the staff is delightful. We were in NYC celebrating my wife's birthday and when Jay and company found this out, they had a dozen yellow roses and a birthday card sent up to our room while we were visiting with a friend. The staff was also always willing to make a recommendation or to help with travel or anything else you could think of. 
We will absolutely be staying at The Chelsea Pines the next time we are in town.