West Side YMCA
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_States--NY/New_York/West_Side_YMCA.h33143/
Hotel Overview
Perfect No Frills Place To Stay
I initially chose the Y because of the price. I was thinking about the locations in the South and...
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PlusSizeTravelGuy
- Jun 18, 2012
love it
Great location...!!!!!.... I feelt like in center of NYC.....everyone was nice
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rigo taleno
- May 30, 2013
Competitive prices for visitors on the move in New York
The West Side YMCA a hostel favorite for backpackers, travelers, a family sticking to a budget (or, really, anyone who is traveling on a budget). Located just off Central Park West and a short walk from the Columbus Circle Travel Hub, the Y is great for guests who want to be close to Central Park, Times Square, Lincoln Center, the Museum of Natural History and Carnegie Hall. Tecumseh Playground, the Museum of Modern Art and the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum are also within walking distance. The West Side YMCA has a 65,000 square foot fitness center that is perfect for guests who are interested in working out. The West Side WMCA is a great hostel option for back packers and visitors to New York who want to enjoy the very best of the Big Apple on a budget.West Side YMCA Rooms
- Single
- The room offers 1 Twin Bed with shared bathrooms, color TV and air conditioning.
- Bunk
- The room offers 1 Bunk Bed with upper and lower berth, with shared bathrooms, color TV and air conditioning.
Amenities
- Pool
- Activities
- Pool
- Health club
- Dining
- Restaurant
Hotel Map
- Area served
- New York.
- Nearby airports
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Area description
- YMCA West Side is located just off Central Park West and steps from Lincoln Center.
Nearby points of interest
- Broadway: 0.1 mi
- New York Institute of Technology: 0.1 mi
- Dante Park: 0.1 mi
- Studio 54: 0.1 mi
- Lincoln Center: 0.2 mi
- Time Warner Center: 0.2 mi
- Columbus Circle mall: 0.2 mi
- Museum of Arts and Design: 0.2 mi
- Victorian Gardens, Central Park: 0.2 mi
- The Juilliard School: 0.2 mi
- Vivian Beaumont Theater: 0.3 mi
- Metropolitan Opera: 0.3 mi
- Lincoln Square: 0.3 mi
- School of American Ballet: 0.3 mi
- Richard Tucker Square: 0.3 mi
- Broadway: 0.1 mi
- New York Institute of Technology: 0.1 mi
- Dante Park: 0.1 mi
- Studio 54: 0.1 mi
- Lincoln Center: 0.2 mi
- Time Warner Center: 0.2 mi
- Columbus Circle mall: 0.2 mi
- Museum of Arts and Design: 0.2 mi
- Victorian Gardens, Central Park: 0.2 mi
- The Juilliard School: 0.2 mi
- Vivian Beaumont Theater: 0.3 mi
- Metropolitan Opera: 0.3 mi
- Lincoln Square: 0.3 mi
- School of American Ballet: 0.3 mi
- Richard Tucker Square: 0.3 mi
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy: 0.4 mi
- Rose Museum: 0.4 mi
- Municipal Art Society: 0.4 mi
- Carnegie Hall: 0.4 mi
- 57th Street: 0.4 mi
- CitySpire Center: 0.4 mi
- Sherman Square: 0.5 mi
- Tuscan Square: 0.5 mi
- Takashimaya: 0.5 mi
- Central Park Zoo: 0.5 mi
- Roseland: 0.5 mi
- Henry Luce Nature Observatory: 0.5 mi
- August Wilson Theatre: 0.5 mi
- Verdi Square: 0.6 mi
- Septuagesimo Uno: 0.6 mi
- Knickerbocker Club: 0.6 mi
- Fifth Avenue: 0.6 mi
- Metropolitan Club: 0.6 mi
- Bloomingdale's: 0.6 mi
- Bergdorf Goodman: 0.6 mi
- Gershwin Theatre: 0.6 mi
- FAO Schwarz: 0.6 mi
- Harmonie Club: 0.6 mi
- New Amsterdam Theater: 0.6 mi
- Equitable Center: 0.6 mi
- Circle in the Square Theatre: 0.6 mi
- Winter Garden Theatre: 0.6 mi
- Museum of American Folk Art: 0.7 mi
- American Craft Museum: 0.7 mi
- Henri Bendel: 0.7 mi
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (181)
Ratings and reviews for West Side YMCA
- All travelers (181) 3 / 5
- Business (23) 3 / 5
- Couples (24) 2.7 / 5
- Families (11) 3.5 / 5
- Friends (23) 3.2 / 5
- Singles (82) 2.7 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 2.7
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.2
- Hotel staff:
- 3.4
- Room comfort:
- 2.5
- Location:
- 4.6
- Value:
- 3.6
71%
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Just say NO!
I was traveling by myself for fun. It was a great check-in. The hotel staff was polite during the day-time. However, I lost my key while at a Broadway show. I came back after hours & tried to explain the situation. Even though I had 2 forms of government I.D. they WOULD NOT LET ME BACK INTO MY ROOM! I offered to pay for the key, said what room & floor I was sleeping on, & they said no! I had to find somewhere else to sleep! Terrible experience. Wouldn't recommend to someone I hated!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 1
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
It's a great location. Only blocks away from Columbus Circle & a 10 minutes walk from Times Square. (However they may lock you out of your room, kind of defeating the point of a hotel.)
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Banna
The rooms/hallways/bathroom are
The rooms/hallways/bathroom are pretty rudimentary -- kind of like a dormitory at a second-rate college forty years ago. But that was just fine with me! Everyone was friendly and accommodating, I had everything I needed, the location is fabulous and the price is great for Manhattan. It may not be to everyone's taste, but it suited me just fine.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
guest from the south
a no-problem stay at the West Side YMCA
greaqt location right in the heart of NY! even though it's not a 5-star place, it's totally worth it if you don't mind older buildings and furniture (but nice and clean!!!) and a shared bath (pretty clean!). would definitely recommend the place.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Location, location with a hard mattress
Strictly for the super budget traveler. Tiny room with a hard college-dorm bed with a single pillow, a loud ac unit, lineoleum floor and tv and a desk with a bible in it. On the other hand, you're steps from Central Park and Columbus Circle subway, which can get you anywhere in Manhattan and eventually the other boroughs, and you can't beat the price. Depends on what you expect and want.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Traveler whose friend left her
Expect what you pay for
The upper layer of the bunk bad was too low that I couldn't even sit on the bottom bed erectly. No protection from falling down on the top bed. No shampoo or toothpaste or toothbrush, but I brought my own. Shared bathroom. It is good if you just want someplace to sleep in middle Manhattan.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
wu
[*] service
the service is bad.I locked my door card once, and the front guy actually asked me stay outside. And he said I should pay him for open the door for me. [*]!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
It is good
It is good, but I think if free WIFI can get will be better.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
I've stayed at this Y many times
I've stayed at this Y many times since the 80's. Cleanliness has improved markedly. With full use of gym facilities and location between Lincoln Center and Central Park it can't be beat for the price.Though not for the overly picky.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
GREAT location and price
This is a spartan room, without a private bathroom, BUT I could have eaten off the tiled floor in my room, which was exceptionally clean, I was able to use my netbook from my room with the free wi-fi, and the location was awesome. I am a 61 year old single female, I was there by myself, and I walked everywhere I wanted to go, leaving around 8 in the morning and returning around 11:30 at night.The biggest drawback, for me, was the showers which were extremely small but had even smaller shower curtains, and the sound level from the hallway. However, I worked around it, using the showers when I got back at night while the younger women were still out, and that way I had the showers pretty much to myself. When I was tired enough, I was able to go to sleep regardless of the noise level.I wouldn't suggest going here for a romantic getaway, but for a travel base for Manhattan at a great price - I don't see how it could be beat. [...]checked me in[...] She was extremely friendly and helpful, as were the other clerks that I had dealings with. I not only would recommend it, I would stay here again!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Esther
For a hostel facility the West
For a hostel facility the West Side YMCA is as good as you can expect it to be. I stayed on the recently renovated 13th floor. All room and bathroom facilities exceeded my expectations. Personally, my only negative comments: -Unable to open the bedroom window, and I prefer some fresh air at night. The AC worked well though (if noisy). -No kettle in room although I know that this is more common in the UK than anywhere else. A cup of boiling water from the downstairs cafe cost a quarter and was not available 24 hours. -The cafe downstairs was comparatively reasonably priced I suppose, but still felt a little expensive for the quality of the cooked food. But those are my ONLY negative comments. The security, staff friendliness, facilities etc were such that I felt that I got great value for money. Best of all was the proximity to Central Park, where I often sipped my morning cuppa. I would definitely recommend this YMCA, especially if you're on a lower budget.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
