West Side Inn Hotel & Hostel

The Name "Hostel" Says It All...

I've read some pretty funny reviews regarding this hotel... but one thing you have to consider is if you're paying that kind of money, you shouldn't expect much at all... I'm a college kid, and hostels are perfect for us... cheap and a place to sleep... I couldn't shower bc the bathroom was all dirty, but I did get my own room... which was pretty cool... So guys, just remember this... don't expect much if you're paying this little, and you'll be all set...

teriblle !!!

the hotel is far away from midtown manhatten . it is practically in harlem. elevator don't work. room is 10 square feet and dirty ! a.c don't work. bath room is for all the floor . it is not really an hotel . it is maybe, and not even an hostel !!

You get what you pay for

The price & location was great but the hotel stay was very depressing. No bright lighting, no aircondition, no positive atmosphere.

Very displeased with this hotel

This was my absolute worst hotel experience of my life. I paid a pretty penny to stay in this hotel that looked like a home which was turned into a hotel. One of the desk staff was absolutely rude and shows no sympathy for the guests what so ever. The walk-in area displayed an old 1970’s look, the tile floors were cracked, the crevices of the ceiling had molding and were dirty, the so called leather chairs were ripped and worn down from over the years and the elevator was completely crappy and was out of service, actually, we got stuck in it, because there was no out of service sign. After we got out of the elevator the only staff told us to not use it because it did not work and he then placed an out of service sign on the door. The area of this hotel was horrific. As for the room, we were told we would get a [two bed] room and we got one small room no bigger than 10x10, with one twin size bed. The carpet was dirty and old, the sheets and towels were disgusting, the paint on the walls were chipped to its worst state, water pipes were running through the ceiling up from the floor and the “working” TV with “cable” wouldn’t even turn on. There was no air conditioning but only one small blowing fan. Keep in mind that the rooms do not come with a bathroom, but instead it (meaning one per floor) was located directly down the hall for everyone to use. It had urine encircled around the toilet, and the bath tub was completely unacceptable. Unbelievably, I had to carry my two children down the street to some random restaurant so that they could use the bathroom. My family and I were very unsatisfied; we left the next day, w/o our refund. Would not recommend to anyone!

Great for sleeping.

For someone who only needs a place to sleep, this is perfect. It's may be old but it's clean, very cheap, quiet and the shower works. I slept my 8 hours nicely. It's also very well location : 3 minutes walking from Central Park or from the Metro. I'm keeping this address.

Last Alternative

This is a not an enjoyable environment for the children. I would treat this as my last alternative but even with that I would consider another option. Staff was great but the fact of a bathroom/ shower being outside of our room just didn't sit with me well.

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Good place for the money

No chair or closet in the room with a twin bunkbed, TV not operating, long line for access to Internet via the only two computers in use, and bathrooms were very clean though one toilet clogged once while staying at the inn for two nights. There was no central air conditioning but a portable electric fan kept the room cool enough to sleep comfortably. The elevator was out of order, but walking up and down three floors was a fitted workout.

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Not bad

The staff at the hotel were very helpful and friendly any time we had questions. The hostel is about 3 blocks from a train station, but easily within walking distance. Unfortunately, the bunk beds are pretty tough to sleep on. VERY thin mattress and very uncomfortable. The rooms are small too, even more so than I anticipated as I have stayed at other hostels before. The walls are pretty thin, but there is not much if any street noise, and sleep isn't interupted. I would recommend this hotel for the price, staff, and overall quiet.

Needs some improvements and number of upgrades...you get what you pay for.

Location is great. But upkeep of the hotel is not great. Bunk bed looked like they would collapse...luckily they didn't. Bathroom was convenient but not always accessible. Fairly clean. You get what you pay for, but I just expected a little better.

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ok

it was basic accomodations - the hotel did not have internet access as stated in its ad

Mice and blocked up toilets

We were utterly disappointed in this hotel. Sticky mice traps were placed under the bed and chest of drawers. Some guests reported actual mice in their rooms. The overflowing, stopped up toilets presented a health hazard. There is a TV in the room, but the reception makes it unwatchable and there are no remote controls. No rubbish bins in room. Windows are unlockable and drafty. We had booked two nights, but left after the first night for a cleaner and more comfortable hotel.