People who work there are great. Kind and helpful. But the rooms are actual hell on earth. Loud, cramped, construction. Everything about the room was horrible, and I’m used to small spaces. Avoid at all costs.
Great quiet location on a cobblestone street. On arrival I was greeted by a very friendly staff member who quickly checked me in and explained the key system. The lobby is small but appropriate for the style. The hotel has a period feel and despite its age, it worked without issue. The hallways are dim and have lots of turns but there are signs pointing you in the right direction. There did seem to be an odor in the halls. I couldn't identify it precisely but kind of musty. The rooms use key fobs to unlock doors. The single rooms are small. The pictures are true representation. The single bed is bigger then the floor space. There is plenty of storage under and above the bed. There are hooks on a rod above the wall length mirror for hanging clothes. There are also two marble shelves under the window and along the length of the short wall. There is a tv, ihome, a/c, heater and fan. One ceiling light and a light at the head of the bed. The bed is firm and there is a sheet and blanket. The temperature of the room is easy to adjust due to the small size. The walls are thin but I heard no noise between 10pm and 8am. The bathroom on my floor had 2 fully inclosed toilets and 2 fully enclosed shower stalls, 2 sinks with 2 blow dryers. The bathrooms are communal and co-ed. Bathroom was clean and I had no waits to use the facilities. The staff was consistently pleasant. I am very interested in tiny house living so this was up my alley. …
The Jane is my comfort zone in New York's far West Village. If it was any farther west it would be in the river. I love this place for it's boho chic vibe and the friendliness of it's staff. I arrived early on my latest visit and the front desk let me leave my bag with them while I wandered off in search of lunch. The restaurant was closed for renovation but there are plenty of nearby choices for food. The Meatpacking District is only a couple of blocks away and there are other options as well. As usual I stayed in one of the standard cabins. Sure they are small but with the Apple at your doorstep the only thing to do at a hotel is sleep. The restrooms and showers are down the hall and the hotel provides robes and flip flops for travel between. The Statue of Liberty is visible from one of them. Apparently the hotel has been sold for renovation and an upgrade. I just hope the new owners do not tinker too much. The charm of the place is the reason I keep coming back. That and the fact that the cost is reasonable compared to the rest of the city. I tell all my friends about this place and recommend it highly.…
Just back from a weekend in NYC and stayed here for the first time (I am a regular budget visitor to big apple) SO here are my thoughts: The good: 1) Location - just two blocks away from High Line and easy walk to West Village, cafe, etc also a VERY safe area. 2) Price - I paid $111/night inclusive - no sneaky resort fee crap, which is AMAZING for NYC, and 3) Lastly - a solid night of sleep. Even on the twin bunk bed with lumpy mattress, with the unadjustable-heat cranking, window open, and AC fan on, I did actually get a GREAT night of sleep which let's face it, is the MOST important thing. It was a cold winter weekend, and hotel was fairly empty so no guest noise to worry about. The BAD: 1) rooms are insanely small, all you get in the bunk rooms are four hooks and a couple of tiny shelves, so you will be living out of you bag for sure. Pack light. 2) The mattresses were thin/old/lumpy - I had wire springs hitting my ribs (I sleep on my stomach) so I had to actually lay a pillow under my torso, which did really help and I did get my snooze on . Lastly 3) the shared bath situation is awkward. While there are private water closet for toilet and showers, the double vanity sinks are side-by-side in the middle of the bathroom, so you are flossing and brushing your teeth elbow-to-elbow with total strangers - in our case several young ladies and an elderly couple were often in there too. If there were sinks in room or in the private baths, then the SHARE would be fine, as everything was clean enough etc - just rather awkward, and I am NO PRUDE at all. All said and done, it did the job, and you pretty much get what you pay for here - if you are fine with these caveats and dig budget accomodation this can be a great place to stay. The room tips are worth checking out - asking kindly for an upper/back quiet room was honored and there was NO west side highway noise at all from room 520. Front desk staff were moderately friendly/efficient - no complaints or issues there.…
We stayed here for 2 nights to go see a show at City Winery. It was a great location, 5 to 10 minute walk to where we wanted to go. Also just in general to see New York. First day we walked North to see central park, times square, natural history museum, empire state and central park. Second day we walked south to see the memorial and catch the Staten Island ferry to see the Statue of Liberty. All within walking distance, no taxi needed. The rooms were small but super cute with an awesome vintage feel. I was worried about shared bathrooms but they were very clean and nicely decorated. I had read the rooms could be too hot, but despite warm weather I felt the rooms were perfect temperature. Rooms were also immaculately clean and despite being bunks they were super comfy. The staff were amazing and were very helpful. They organized a driver to take us to airport who was great and reasonably priced. The room itself was also super cheap for New York given location. Overall I am so pleased we stayed. I felt like we didn't just get a room but something a bit different while also experiencing a piece of New York history. I wouldn't hesitate to stay again and have recommended to others.…
Let's start with basics: Yes, rooms are very small i.e. 50sqft or 5m2 and if you are staying in standard room, bathroom/toilet is shared. Good news is that it works. Some have said that beds are rock hard, but I don't agree. Firm maybe, not hard. The premises appear clean and comfy. As so many before, I'll also tell you that the place is quaint, picturesque etc. Main concern is noise: Pick your favorite: Westside hwy; The Ballroom club and your A/C -- they are all there rumbling, thumping and humming when you are trying to sleep. And I was at 4th floor, not directly above the club or facing Hudson. Pros on the other hand: Location is very good! It is still a bang for your buck in this price category; it is safe and it is clean. Additionally, there´s a nice sense of community among patrons. Ok, so why 3 stars? I'll probably stay here again if I find a bargain deal but I'll be bringing my earplugs.…
Husband and I stayed here for several days in October. The place is a gem! Clean, affordable, and in a great location. Staff was friendly and helpful. The shared bathrooms posed no problem. Only wish there was coffee available on site, but there are places nearby to get morning coffee.
You'll have a better stay if you take a look at all the pictures. What stands out is the fact that the room is unbelievably small. BUT, if you are able to deal with that, you'll be able to enjoy the other perks. Location is terrific. Staff are quite nice. VERY clean. Room very efficiently laid out. Elevator. Vintage, old-time vibe. Hotel should point out that the cafe no longer exists, and you can't even get coffee in room OR LOBBY! I would gladly trade the slippers and bathrobe COFFEE AND TEA. The rooftop terrace not accessible to guests. A real perk to have the Hi-Line and the Whitney SOO very close.
Such a great hotel, friendly staff, fab location and has so much character. Bathrooms are clean and the beds are super comfy. This is the only place I will be staying when I travel to NYC, book it, you will not be disappointed
This breaks my heart about The Jane, I've stayed many many times over the years, it's a real gem in a marvelous location. I love the staff/rooms/lobby and once gorgeous ball room that the hotel once opened to it's guests to have a coffee, sit in front of the roaring fire, cocktails in the afternoons, it was a HUGE perk. Sadly now, it belongs to some 'club' that opens only at 9PM and is incredibly unappealing. The restaurant remains closed as well. The biggest miss to me is the non available cup of coffee in the morning, Wouldn't it be so very easy for the hotel to put a little coffee station in the lobby?? There is NO COFFEE available, one has to get dressed and walk several blocks,,for us it was insanely easy to fix with a coffee station but no such luck The staff remains wonderful, got taxis for us quickly and responded at the front desk quickly, thank you for sending up water and glasses when we discovered none in our room. Prices have soared in NYC and the city is beyond crowded once again. We hope The Jane will think about helping with the coffee situation, probably the sad fact about the ball room is that we were all so lucky to have ever had access to it,,days gone by..…
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