The Holland Hotel really is the little gem I was hoping it would be! This was our first time visiting NYC and I was looking for a budget-friendly hotel in a good location. Happy to say that the Holland Hotel lived up to its great reviews! All the staff were very nice, but the one that stood out for us was Josh at the front desk. He was very kind and patient and helped us with directions on how to use the PATH train into the city. The hotel isn't fancy, but it's cute, clean, quiet and safe. We hope to be back in the near future as we had an amazing trip to NYC and fell in love with the city and also Jersey City has its own interesting vibe, restaurants, nightlife and shops. I had a wonderful and memorable birthday trip!