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Vanderbilt YMCA

224 East 47th St., NY 10017, New York, USA, Distance from city centre: 5.3km

Rating: 77% from 120 reviews

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“ If you aren't a luxury addict, this is definitely a good choice. Great location, nice staff and beds that are just fine for crashing. I'll definitely come back :) ”
91%
10 May 2013 Sheila Denmark

“ The rooms and facilities were run down, to shabby for a proud price of $100/night for a shared room. The staff is, with a few exceptons, mostly unconcerned and unfriendly. I would recommend to pay a few $ more and stay somewhere else ”
43%
7 May 2013 Hasan

“ Thanks for offering the service! Definitely improved from a year ago. Good luck with getting the front door repaired. Appreciate your modest recycling initiative. A firmer, fresher pillow would be appreciated. ”
77%
4 May 2013 Anonymous USA

“ Nice hostel. No internet actually in the rooms - connection is very bad so you see people with their laptops at the reception. Mice came many times through the heating systems and we could hear the sounds - that's NY I guess! ”
86%
3 May 2013 magdalini Greece

“ The gym was really good! And the room had a own fridge and tv, which was great. Only poor thing was that there isn´t any breakfest included, not even a little. and it was a little bit difficult to find, because at the same street the numbers on the walls are a bit confusing orden. There is one big building with the number 230 between the numbers 210-225. ”
83%
1 May 2013 Noora Finland

“ A very convenient place to stay. The location is really an advantage, the staff is welcoming. The bedrooms are however rather small and the mattresses a little old... Anyway, it's a good place, very affordable and practicle. ”
89%
29 April 2013 Anonymous France

“ BOOK THIS ONLY, if you just need a bed to sleep for a few hours (being exhausted or totally drunk or both would help) Who wrote all these positive comments?Payed YMCA members? This place was so dirty there are no words. Sticky floor, not even vacuumised. I've slept in shacks in Nepal which had more comfort. In the mornings (we stayed 3 nights) at 8 am the Spanish speaking "housekeepers" would have a party and trigger the competition to be the first at the one toilet and one shower for 30 rooms. ”
43%
4 April 2013 Daniel Germany

“ I have stayed at the Y previously, and will do so again unless I win millions to afford the sky high prices in the upscale hotels in the City. ”
80%
2 April 2013 henry USA

“ The hostel location is fantastic. But, really basic rooms and the staff could be a lot friendlier and more helpful. ”
71%
31 March 2013 Bradley South Africa

“ I have not stayed at the Vanderbilt YMCA for a while and was impressed with the renovations to the rooms. This is a deal you cannot beat. Rooms are clean. Security tighter than Fort Knox and superb gym facilities. It would be great to have a private bathroom, but at least the bathrooms are close by and clean. It's a bit of a walk to the theater district (20min) but not bad. They just opened a bread and butter store next door open 24hrs -- great food, coffee, pastry, buffet, etc.... ”
83%
29 March 2013 Richard USA

“ WTF with the noise from every where! Some times the pipes make wierd noises and unexpectedly like there is something moving inside them. ”
69%
23 March 2013 Anonymous Mexico

“ Great Location, I could go walking to grand central terminal, times square, port authority, empire state or even to central park if you don't mind to walk about 30 minutes. Everything was okay during my stay. For sure, I would stay there again. ”
100%
20 March 2013 Danieli Brazil

“ Clean and comfortable, good value. If you've never tried to sleep in Manhattan bring earplugs and unison. The walls are thin. ”
97%
16 March 2013 John C USA

“ It isn't good but it isn't bad. I couldn't stay there long. The rooms are tiny with loud ass heaters that go BANG every hour. It was so small that it encouraged me to go do stuff even when I wasn't feeling well. I didn't like to sit in the room. They keep it HOT as hell in there and you don't have control of the temp. The whole place had a weird smell to it. Biggest issue is the shower. Thinking about them now makes me feel sick. Sharing with every dirty girl on the floor. Wouldn't go back. ”
57%
13 March 2013 Ellery USA

“ so small rooms, but it has a very good location, hospitality and atention are great ”
80%
8 March 2013 Giovanni Argentina

“ The location is PRIMO! Woman at the front desk was slightly clueless, but hey, no harm no foul. Overall, a great cheapie in a city where for most, money is no object. :-) ”
83%
30 December 2012 Shelisha USA

“ This was my second stay here. Easy fast check-in. Room was very quiet, bathrooms were clean. Being able to work out every morning on state of the art equipment was a definite plus..... Excellent value for the money. This is not for everybody, but it suits my needs perfectly when visiting Manhattan. ”
100%
4 December 2012 James