Yeah we almost stayed at Hotel 17, but they were fully booked. If your girlfriend is worried about the roughness seriously don't fret, New York has cleaned up pretty well recently with the no tolerance policies that Giuliani put in (think it was him). Most of the hostels do private rooms, with en suite in some as well. Check Travel Advisor as well.
Yeah we almost stayed at Hotel 17, but they were fully booked. If your girlfriend is worried about the roughness seriously don't fret, New York has cleaned up pretty well recently with the no tolerance policies that Giuliani put in (think it was him). Most of the hostels do private rooms, with en suite in some as well. Check Travel Advisor as well.