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.

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.

the worst hostel I've ever spent a night. We were on the eighth floor, the corridors were similar to Alcatraz, there is only one bathroom for about 150 rooms, with 4 showers, one out of order. The small room was full of dust, dirt, and the price paid was like a hotel. a nightmare

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.