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West Side YMCA: Traveler Reviews

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5 West 63rd Street, New York City, NY 10023
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    2.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3 of 5 stars
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boston
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“For NYC...a good deal”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

Location was easy to trains, Lincoln Center and Times Square close by. Handy to Central Park, and easy to rent a bike for a morning spin around the Park.
Semi-shared baths on the upper renovated floors much better then the cheaper shared baths on the lower floors. Had no problems with bathrooms being clean and available. Rooms are basic, with no extras, 1 towel, 1 soap...nothing else. However if you are in NYC you will be seeing the sites, not spending time in the room...and for the price it works. Front desk people always friendly, security always checking for room cards when arriving and neighborhood safe for late night...so worth it when comparing the other out of control NYC hotel prices.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Bangkok, Thailand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Good location...that's it”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2012

We stayed there for 2 nights in a private room/shared bathroom. The room was not clean, hair on the ground, the matrasses laid through, really bad. The shared bathroom smelled like urine, the Walk in showers don't provide privacy, no doors... It is next to South Central Park which is good, but that's about it.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
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“Great stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2012

The location is unbeatable; the security, quietness, interesting guests, helpful staff, cleanliness, internet options were exceptional! I have recommended this to all my friends. My room on the 13th fl was perfect.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Great location with a few quirks...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2012

This is my second review of the West YMCA...this time I stayed with a friend in one of the "renovated" double rooms on the 13th floor.

Pros: Fantastic location. Very safe. Rooms were clean, beds comfortable. Cheap for NYC. Renovated rooms have carpet, desk, chair and a flat screen TV. They were a decent size. Staff was very friendly.

Cons: Bathrooms did not seem to be cleaned on a regular basis. Cafe that used to be in the lobby is gone. No blankets on the bed...I managed to snag a couple from the linen cart. People come and go at all hours, but this IS a hostel and that is to be expected.

Quirks: There was no ladder to get to the top bunk, and the bunks were fairly high! When we asked for a ladder, we were told that they couldn't get one so late and that people usually just "jumped" up! There really was no way to get up there...unless you were some kind of gymnast! The next day, we were given a ladder, but it had no hooks at the top, so when my friend tried to use it to climb down, it slid right across the floor and she was left hanging on the to side of the bed. It was extremely awkward and very odd...I have stayed in MANY hostels with bunk beds and even the worst of them had a ladder or way to climb up to the top bunk! The beds could easily have easily have been separated into two twins beds and the room was large enough to do this...I wonder why they don't go this route, rather than have people "jumping" or using a defective ladder. Seems like a lawsuit waiting to happen.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
West Side Ymca Hotel New York City
West Side Ymca Hotel
Ymca New York
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Ymca Nyc
Ymca West Side
Address: 5 West 63rd Street, New York City, NY 10023
Region: United States > New York > New York City
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #52 of 160 Specialty lodging in New York City
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:1 star (1*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located just off Central Park West and steps from the Columbus Circle Travel hub, our New York hostel guest rooms offer private Single and Bunk rooms that provide a home away from home for nearly 130,000 International and Domestic budget travelers each year.Our ideal location in NYC allows guests to enjoy the beauty of Central Park, the energy of Times Square and world famous cultural institutions including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and the Museum of Natural History. As a hotel guest of the West Side YMCA, you can enjoy FREE use of our 65,000 square foot Health and Wellness Facility - including two indoor swimming pools. We're easily accessible to all NYC public transportation - uptown, downtown, cross-town buses, and the 1,A,C,E,B,D,N subway lines.Guest Rooms Facilities IncludeCable TVShared Bathrooms on each floor (some private facilities)Air-conditioningHousekeeping - Clean Linens and Towels providedElevator BuildingAround the clock check-in24 hour securityFree WiFi in lobby areaSafe Deposit boxesNo Curfew ... more   less 
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