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307 E 14 St, New York City, NY 10003
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Jazz on the Town Hostel

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2 of 5 stars
spikedidit 2 contributions
Seattle, Washington
Jul 10, 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

I stayed here for about 5 nights with a friend in May of 2005 -- we'd both stayed in hostels outside of the U.S. before, and figured we'd save a lot of money by going this route in NYC as well. We had no idea this place would be so awful...it would've been worth the extra cash to stay in a real hotel.

Staff was incredibly rude and loud, playing music at all hours of the night and drinking at the front desk. We shared a coed room with a mix of folks, ranging from foreigners who stashed old food under their beds and made the tiny, tiny room stink of garlic, to some sweet girls who were the best roomies we could ask for.

I just about lost it when the staff burst into our room at 3:30 in the morning, shouting and flipping the lights on so they could change the sheets for some folks who had just arrived in the middle of the night. After that, the only thing that helped us survive was Tylenol PM.

We are young, hipish (I think!) 20-somethings, and we were fully prepared to embrace the city and its culture, and put up with inconveniences during our stay. But this place was ridiculous. That said, there are a few good points: location -- nice and close to just about everything, price -- cheap, of course, and despite the apparent shadiness of some of our roomies, none of our stuff was stolen or bothered. Perhaps it's improved since 05, but proceed with caution.

  • Liked — Location, price
  • Disliked — Staff, cleanliness
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2005
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 18-24
  • Member since August 03, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
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2 of 5 stars
Aussietraveller2007 1 contribution
London
Mar 8, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

I stayed at Jazz on the Town in Feb 07 with my girlfriend and it was the most cramped hostel I have stayed in and I have seen a few in my travels. I stayed in an 8 bunk room and once you factor in the packs that people have there was no room what so ever to walk around. The bathroom was scummy and the heater made regular noises (sounding much like steam releasing) all damn night. The staff basically didn't care about fixing it and just said "yeah someone did mention that yesterday".

This place also doesn't have a common area or kitchen which isn't good if you want to meet people and chill out.

Although it is in a great location, I would honestly keep looking.

  • Liked — Nothing apart from the location
  • Disliked — A fair bit.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since March 08, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure
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4 of 5 stars
ShaggyDaNomad 1 contribution
Philadelphia
Jan 11, 2007 | Trip type: Solo travel
2/2 found this review helpful

I had never had the experience of staying in a hostel before this but the 5 days I spent here was great. Granted I like my space and being alone in my own room. I had to share a room with a couple from England and a Pakistani woman in a 4 bunk room. I was lucky and had the bottom bunk near the door on the first floor. The beds were comfortable and the street and interior noise was minimal. The room did get awfully warm but opening the window and the AC helped.
The rooms were small but very spotless and cleaned daily. I never had a problem with valubles or anything the in-room lockers were a godsend for 25 cents.
The staff was incredible and smiling and helped you out with everything you could ask for an they were all very funny and intelligent. I would have rated it higher if the internet area and the kitchen area were a bit bigger. 3 people in that room were too many.

  • Liked — Location,Location and Location
  • Disliked — The internet room/kitchenette area was too small
  • Tips/Secrets: — Stay away from mexican food while in an enclosed area
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2006
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since January 11, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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Cheaop and nasty

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1 of 5 stars
26yrOldAussieChick 8 contributions
Melbourne, Australia
Jan 9, 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

Horrible little hostel, which happens to be pretty cheap and in a good location. No where near enough room for people and bags. There is no kitchen or lounge, so if you are basically confined to your tiny little bed. There were 8 beds in a very small room and our legs all hung over the ends of the beds. Very cramped and there was a mouse in our room. When I told a staff member, she just laughed it off. Mould in the gross little bathroom. We booked 5 nights, but left after one. Would not recommend anyone to stay here. Pay more and stay somewhere better.

  • Liked — Location
  • Disliked — Room size and cleanliness
  • Tips/Secrets: — Don't go!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay December 2006
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since October 12, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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2 of 5 stars
Reviewer101Uk 10 contributions
UK
Dec 20, 2006 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

Good location, full of mostly nice people. But NOWHERE NEAR ENOUGH SPACE!

There were six of us in a tiny room with a tiny bathroom. By the time you added in backpacks and everything else - just not big enough.

If you were going with five friends and could fill a room, I'd recommend it, but it's just too small to share it with strangers...!

Also - no real social space apart from the roof - so if it's cold / wet/ raining / snowing - there's nowhere to hang out. And even if the weather's nice, the roof is scummy and nowhere near enough chairs / space.

Have a look around before you book this - I wouldn't go here again.

  • Liked — Location
  • Disliked — Space
  • Tips/Secrets: — Look elsewhere first
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay July 2006
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 18-24
  • Member since December 20, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping
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