West Side Inn Hotel & Hostel

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.

Nice stay

I was in NYC for a 3-night stay. This hostel was located 3 blocks from the subway and had a great selection of restaurants nearby. The hostel itself is older--the shower water is kinda touchy as far as temp is concerned and the elevator was broken. But overall, it was a nice stay. :e)

Mixed thoughts

There are a few points I'd like to make about this Hotel/Hostel: My boyfriend & I stayed here from mid-August for 3 nights. We were visiting from Los Angeles, California, and this was our first time in the city (as adults). Neither of us are very picky when it comes to living situations. After reading the reviews here, I was a bit skeptical but we figured we'd save money (and stay the rest of our vacation with friends who live in Williamsburg). We figured it'd be a lot like camping. In preparation for our stay, and based on some of the reviews, I brought our own towels and bed linens along with us. Neither of them were necessary as the ones provided were clean (although quite cheaply made). Our room was on the 5th floor. The elevator worked sporadically so it was necessary to take the stairs on a few occasions. Many of the stairs are in disrepair! While neither my boyfriend nor I have any physical disabilities, I would not recommend this hotel for people with physical handicaps as it is clearly not compliant with accessibility regulations. The room contained a bed, a chest of drawers, a television w/stand, a closet, and a big oscillating fan (which was very handy). The window opened, and heat was never an issue for us. The temperature in the room was pleasant throughout our stay. The bathrooms were a different story. Our first visit to the bathroom was a bit shocking: there was incredibly filthy toilet, and overflowing trash bin with bloody feminine products & tissues (sorry to be gross, but this is the truth). The floor was wet and a bit muddy. The smell was disgusting and akin to an outdoor toilet/portable one. (In fact, I've been in cleaner public toilets than this one!) We decided to use another floor for our trips to the bathroom -- none of which, of course were by any stretch clean or "nice". The shower pressure was low, which makes removing soap very difficult, coupled with the fact that the temperature was difficult to control. During one of

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Freezing Cold

Cold!!! No heat.

Dark and Small Room

The price was reasonable, provided that it is in Manhattan. However, the room was smaller than expected, and the amenities were not particularly good. The collodor was dark and scary.

Good Value

The room was clean. The bathroom facilities were adequate but the hot water was scalding and there probably should be some warning signs. I suppose that is better than a lack of hot water! The staff was very friendly and courteous. This hotel is perfect for one person or a couple on a budget. Very convenient to the subway. The neighborhood appeared to be safe and well-lit at all hours.

Not a Hotel

Expensive, yet dirty, smelly and overall disappointing place. Only go here if this is the only place in New York C. available.

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To expensive!

First of all, this is not a hotel, it is a hostel. The price compared to the quality of this "hotel" does not meet up to my expectations. During my vacation in New York, I stayed att less expensive hostels with similar quality in comfort and service. As this place was more expensive, I expected a room of better quailty. If you want your stay to be cheap, there are better alternatives than this place!

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Needs Major Renovation

The hotel needs major renovation and cleanliness must be a top priority. Second is customer service.

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