Hotel Riverside Studios - New York 40.77946, -73.98578

It's not studio. A small smelly bed in a small smelly room. The aircondition is very noisy. The TV not working, only one spanish channel. Dirty shared shower rooms. Not reconditioned for many years. Not at all as pictures on the website. Airport taxi as recommended by the owner didn't turn up. Nearly missed my flight. The owner tried to help though.

This was over priced and not a great location. Shower was untidy and pillows very uncomfortable.

This hotel was fantastic if you are wanting somewhere to sleep and your own room. It is very basic but that was all i was looking for. Its comfy and warm and clean and not too far away from all the main attractions. I walked everywhere and even walking back early evening i felt safe.

for anyone who is nyc just to run around the city and only sleep in a bed... this is it. other guest were a little loud but there for the weekend in nyc too and having a good time. for the cost at this xmas season was worth a night not to break the bank.

The staff was friendly and the hotel in a good location, but that's where the pluses end. I have no problem with shared bathrooms but the bathrooms were filthy and there wasn't even a towel hook for my towel when i went to shower. The bed sheets had a few stains. It should only be a little bit more pricey than a hostel but still had the price of a 2 or 3 star hotel for some reason. And there was some sketchy-acting guy who left his bike blocking the entire hallway after coming in late at night.

If you want affordable in the Big Apple in a great convenient location then here's your place. Don't expect much on the accomodations, but the staff was pleasant and it felt safe.

This hotel was without a doubt the worst experience I have ever had in a hotel. The room was disgusting, it was filthy and smelled like a sewer. I do not recommend this to anyone! It was so bad we left immediately.

Cons: shared bathrooms; maze-like, creepy hallways; questionable cleanliness. Pros: amazingly low rate; safe neighborhood; amazingly low rate.

I needed a cheap place to sleep that felt clean and safe, and this place was that. The temperature was good, the bed & pillow were comfortable (but not luxurious), and I didn't hear outside noise or my neighbors. My room contained a sink, fridge, desk and bed. The TV occupies 75% of the desk. The space between the bed and desk is just wide enough to walk. This is all the open space in the room, so don't come here if you are claustrophobic. I was able to borrow an iron and ironing board. But, since only the housekeeping staff had access to the board, I had to wait until the next day. They put both in my room while I was out the next day. The staff was friendly and helpful. Bring flip-flops or sandals for the shower in the shared bathroom. There are a couple/few per hallway and are single person occupancy. The subway is about 2-3 blocks from the hotel, and it only takes 20-30 minutes to get to Times Square via the subway.

It was clean enough and safe. All I was really looking for.

I called the hotel less than half an hour after checking out, I told them I left my jewelry (wedding rings, etc.) behind in the top shelf of the closet. I was told someone had already checked in and they could not do anything until the other guest checked out in 2 days. When I called back they kept telling me that I needed to call back the next day. It's been 10 days; still nothing.

Its a very small room, literally a Big Closet but almost what you need if you are out in NY for the day and hit the hotel just to sleep. If you want anything more, dont even look at this... but to keep your luggage and roam around - this cannot be better for the price paid. Only problem was the Restroom needed some [plumbing] maintenance. They were clean but taps werent functional. very close to central park and the Subway. I enjoyed my "Sleep" there and was out the next morning. Would recommend it for some one who just wants to keep their bags in a roam and roam the whole of NY ! FYI - even if you dont get street parking, there is a parking lot on the other side.

I've stayed here about fives times. I'm on a budget and the location is great, you can't find another place near Central Park, shops, and the subway lines for the price. This is a hostel, meaning that you share a shower and toilet (there are sinks in the room though). You can have a private twin or standard bed as well. The other reviewers obviously are looking at their wallets as well, otherwise they would stay at the Ritz. The rooms are clean, the service is nice, and it serves its purpose. If you're traveling to NYC, I'm sure you're not doing it to lie in bed all day. A good night's rest, clean bathrooms (but being in the bathroom early couldn't hurt). Basically, if you can afford a fancy hotel, then do that and stop trashing this place. If you're on a budget and don't require a lot of frills, just a clean and quiet room to get some sleep, then this is a great place.

as soon as i stepped into this hotel there was a horrible smell. the room was dirty and very smelly, the carpet filty, and the service was really bad. the only good thing about it was the neighborhood.

The radiator was on all night which made the room very hot. Opening the window did not help because it was a mix of 35 degree weather and 80 radiator. The bed was uncomfortable and there were a few stains on the blanket. It was however close to where I needed to be and although I shared a bathroom w/ the floor I never had to wait. There was also a television which isn't found at all hotels when looking for a cheap place.

It was not terrible, considering I knew I was paying for the cheapest hotel I could find for that date without going to a hostel. Bathrooms were shared, and not like public bathrooms- there were 2-3 individual bathrooms on each floor, some with showers, some were just showers. The bathrooms were NOT well maintained. It could've been much worse, but it was still pretty bad. The room itself was not noticeable dirty, which I was thankful for. There was also a sink in the room, but no shampoo or anything like that was provided. Just 2 very small bars of soap, and there were none in the bathrooms (or paper towels for that matter). Overall: it was fine for my purposes; staying in the cheapest hotel in an expensive city for one night. I'd go there again, but I'm not picky.

Hotel front desk persons were nice enough. Parking garage was right across from the hotel. Nice neighborhood. Hotel elevator was extremely small. Room was nothing special: had a small sink, but the bathrooms were shared down the hall. Some bathrooms were nicer than others. There were a few to choose from on each floor. TV was small and had cable, but no sports channels and had quite a few spanish channels. Beds were hard and not very comfy at all, but were ok for a night. Did see one small cockroach, but not anymore. I wouldnt want to stay there for more than a night, but for a night it was good value for your money. I even showered in the shared bathroom. For those on a budget, this will do.

If you won't be spending alot of time at the hotel, this is a great price for the location. It's on Manhattan and it's close to the subway. The price is great when you compare it to other hotels on the island.

The hotel was an average for NY, I expected it to be really bad considering all the other reviews, but it wasnt so bad. Its not a fancy hotel but it was reasonable for the price, shared bathroom/shower was not as bad as I thought it would be. We never really had a problem with other people. The room was very small, like a match box, it was October, so to me it was cold and rainy, we couldnt turn the furnance on. But we made do with what we had, a bed to sleep in and a shower. We were gone from morning to night, so it wasnt so bad. The positive aspect: people working at the front desk were really friendly and there is parking garage right by the hotel which was really handy.

no Frills,

I have to say I thought it was going to be alot worse. The showers are dirty but not all of them. I brought shower shoes with me and I bought Lysol wipes and used them everywhere. The neighborhood was really nice. There is a mcdonalds and an awesome cheap clean diner down the road. The building it quit old and needs some fixing up. I saw no bugs but I was not there alot either. If you are not going to stay there alot it might not bother you. I would def stay there again for the price.

I read the reviews on here before staying and was a little unsure what to expect. A friend and I came up for 2 nights and this hotel exceeded our expectations. With lower priced hotels like this one you expect certain things (cramped/narrow hallways, shady elevators, minimal service) but I have to say I was extremely impressed and would definitely stay again. The two separate beds in our spacious room were big and clean with working A/C, fridge, and television. Above all, the neighborhood was amazing. We got into town around 2 a.m and I was very nervous about our location, but it has to be one of the most beautiful, peaceful, and calm spots on the Upper West Side for this price (although our window was facing the highway, the traffic noise wasn't terrible). Subway station is about 4-5 blocks away, which wasn't the most convenient but it was terrible either. A+++

If the room wasn't soo bad, I'd for sure say, stay here. But it was flithy. When we arrived at the room the sheets were not made/changed and there were used tissues & towels all over the floor. I threw away some food before I went to bed and was woken up in the middle of the night to cockroaches raiding my trash can.. (there were that many) *shiver* is was just sickening. Positives though were great location, 2 blks from 72nd St Subway, clean streets, not many restaurants but lots of stores. Maybe we got the exception.. but I would not risk having this experience again.

It looks ok from the outside and goes down hill from there. The people sitting on on the steps as you enter are trying to get wireless service as there is none. Reception; halls, elevators and rooms all have a hostel not hotel appearence. Toilets are in the hall not the room and are shared. Hostel quality beds and sheets. Finally I'm 99% sure a mouse ate through a plastic bag to eat the the corned off an unopened chocolate bar. On the plus side the receptionist kindly lent us some take away menu's and was helpful with directions.

I can not say that it is a good hotel or a good room. however, as to its price and location, it is acceptable. The neighborhood is good, the location is convienient, 5-6mins' walk to subway station on 72nd St. on Broadway. The room is very simple, not seems very clean. The staffs are good and warm. The bath contained restroom outside the room is clean and easy to use. Overall, it is a good place to spend few nights in Mannhattan if you have limited budget.

The bathrooms were much cleaner than the rooms, but the rooms were clean, just not new. The rooms had our own sink in them. Just a few blocks for the red line. A couple of great eats around, as well. Overall, considering the amount we paid, I was very satisfied withe the room. It was no 5 star, but it was a great place to spend the night.

I think the hotel did the job. All We needed was a bed and that's what I got. It was fine for us, but I probably won't go back. I tried very hard not to use the bathroom and I did not take a shower. If you do take a shower bring shower shoes. There was an air conditioner in our room which was nice. Our TV clicker only came with one battery, but we found that funny. We got what we paid for and I had a good night's sleep. And nothing got stolen which was one of my concerns.

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The hotel is a good bet if your just looking for a place to sleep and wash up. The sink and fridge in the room are very convenient. This was my second stay st this hotel so I recommend it if your looking to save a few bucks.

I have stayed here several times.For the price and location it is a good deal.Rooms are clean and bathrooms are shared but I have never found this to be a problem.The hallways are maze-like and narrow and it can be easy to get disoriented but after you make the trip from the elevator to your room a couple of times it's ok.In a nice neighborhood.Recommended if you want to spend your time and money on the city and NOT on your hotel room.

Great location, decent hotel room. I would not recommend putting more than 2 people per room, otherwise it's fine for a city hotel, in good shape, and good value for the money. The continental breakfast was pretty minimal (donuts, croissants, juice, coffee/tea), especially by U.S. standards, but there were plenty of alternatives in the area.

The Staff are very nice, but the place overall is a bit scary. Homely people were hanging outside. The room itself was nice and very clean. There is a sing in the room, but the bathroom is down the hall. The Bathroom could use a curtain in the window where the shower is. Anyone could be watching. The place is good for a short stay. Anyone visiting should pay more and stay in a nicers hotel.

little to no parking without getting a ticket, dirty rooms, no personal bathrooms

-> Excellent Location convenient for travelling via Metro. -> Highly priced for the room you get that too with a common restroom outside of the room you stay.

I have stayed at a few hotels in New York with shared baths that were just fine and saved me a little money. I thought I would give the Hotel Riverside Studios a try this time and was very disappointed. The room was very shabby and rather small. The bed sheets were worn through. There are actual roaches in the room. The shared bathroom was very dirty. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone even to save a few dollars. There are others with similar price ranges that are much better.

I thought I had a deal, but the deal was me. This place is posted as a hotel. It is very old and worn. Even the walls are leaning. If the place were for free I will not stay there again nor recommend it. Not worth it.

I got exactly what I expected for the price I paid. I had a small single room, which was clean and included a desk, a tv (no cable), a sink and a mini fridge. It was air conditioned and the bathrooms (shared with the rest of your floor, dormitory style) were also clean. The bed was a little on the small side and might not be so comfortable for someone over 5'7". The location was great, just 2 blocks from the subway (1,2,3) and 5 blocks from Central Park. I would stay here again.

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THE ONLY THING I FOUND BAD ABOUT THIS HOTEL IS THE BATHROOM UNCLEANLINESS.. THE STAFF COULD HAVE DONE A BETTER JOB MOPPIN UP OR SWEEPING BATHROOM FLOORS. THEY WOULD STAY DIRTY 4 AN ENTIRE 24 HRS!

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for those of you that don't know, pre-war buildings in new york city were built before WWII and have shared hall bathrooms. Some are shower/tub and toilet in one room, some have the toilets separate from the tub/shower. the rooms have a handwashing sink for face-washing, teeth-brushing, etc...a little weird at first, but you hardly ever see your neighbors, so it's not a big deal. the only bummer for us was the unpleasant smell (possibly something dead in the walls?) we were greeted with as we walked through the long "the shining"-esque hallway on the first floor leading to our wing's elevator each night. but fortunately, we were on the 6th floor, far away from the smell. for the money, it was totally fine. there are more luxurious places to stay in new york, but then, with the money you save at a place like this, you can go shopping!

I expected old and bare. There was a distinct urine smell in the hallway focused on the main floor. The room was quite fine......except that I am still recovering from the BED BUG BITES. Bummer. Thought I had found something worthwhile and affordable.

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If you have high standards and prefer the finer things in life this hotel is not for you. But if you want a cheap hotel in an awesome part of Manhattan and don't mind communal bathrooms and a rather hard bed then this is a great place. No bugs or anything but this is just a very basic place. I was very glad I stayed here and would do it again.

if you are adventurous, you may not mind staying here. if you are more interested in being in NYC and saving a little $$, then this place will do. but, be warned, the only extras that come with your stay at Riverside is leaving with a sense of gratitude for your bed at home!!! if you are a picky traveler, stay somewhere else! some perks are its location to the Lincoln Center, and spending the money you saved on the room on great food! GOOD LUCK!

I would not stay here alone. The neighborhood is a great one, but I didn't feel comfortable staying here alone.

The hotel is not as a common hotel, it is almost a hostal because the rooms are so small and you have to share the bathroom. if you are looking for a cheap hotel on manhattan this is the best option.

Good location but I was expecting at this price for this to be a modest boutique hotel, however the sparse rooms resemble cells. Though I knew there'd be shared bathrooms, I didn't expect that there'd be no wash-basin in the room or that a corridor would have just two tiny bathrooms, with the lavatories in them (2 people take showers in the morning and everyone else is stranded!)

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We expected the worst because of the price and we were on a budget. Pleasantly surprised. Very nice neighborhood, quite, 2 blocks from subway, clean and no problems with the bathroom. If you want to spend your money on other things besides a fancy place to sleep then this is the place to stay. We will definitely stay there again. Staff in motel were friendly and someone was always there at the desk.