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!

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.

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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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.

needs improvement, but not bad for the money

It's a hostel, so don't expect much and you won't be disappointed! The building is old and fairly worn, which is somewhat typical for New York City. The bathrooms were clean, and the sheets and towels appeared clean. Couldn't turn down the heat and it was blazing hot in the room. TV worked fine. Extremely convenient to buses and subway! For the price, it's not a terrible deal, but there are better hostels in the city.

Get What You Pay For

This hotet/hostel is located in a very nice neighborhood of NYC. Just a train ride away from the many major sites in NY. However, the beds are not very comfortable, and if you stay during the winter - bring your own comforter. None was provided during my stay, and they hardly gave any heat. It was very cold. But the price is great, and you get what you paid for.

Avoid the West Side Inn--in Case of Plague!

This was the dingiest hotel or hostel I've ever stayed in. And I didn't feel safe with the flimsy lock on my door.

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Don't Go!

Let's face it -- we didn't expect five star accommodations, but we did expect a bed without the springs poking beneath the "no padding" mattress. We asked for an extra blanket and pillow because there was no heat (mid 40's both nights). Our request was denied. The staff was not very friendly, and the bathrooms weren't cleaned the entire time we were there. We just wanted a decent and clean place to sleep because we were out the bulk of the day and only returned to the hotel to drop off packages and then to sleep after dinner. We were given two towels and no wash cloths. Don't waste your money or time.

Definite Hostel

The room was very small...going there was a bit like camping in New York, with a TV, air conditioning and very squeaky beds. Bathrooms are shared. Everything is old, and a bit richety, but cleanliness is not a problem. It's on a safe street in a safe neighborhood. If you don't mind roughing it and you need a very cheap price,then this would be a good place for you. But it is far from midtown, so if you want to spend time there you are going to need a cab or use the buses and subway. The staff aren't especially helpful but they aren't rude either.