No-frills for a fair price and right in the heart of the city (close to the metro, bars, restaurants). Accomodations are very basic but we personally had no issues with cleanliness or quality of the room. Also tastes vary but I personally found the outdated decor kind of charming... This place has character which feels fitting for a visit to this city. It is a shame that they're cash only but as long as you come prepared for this and ask for receipt there should be no issue. All-in-all, a solid spot!Also YES the pizzeria downstairs is good. ?Noteworthy details: Cash-only, no elevator
Service: 4
W Gp
I honestly don't remember what I went to.
Service: 3
The Jewel Riders Archive
Cash only.Seems like this place is hit or miss.We had a decent stay. The water is temperamental but works.Rooms are cold during winter but have space heater.No parking.Staff was very nice about holding our luggage before and after checking in. But beds were VERY uncomfortable after a few days :( shower head was (inner city) strong enough.
Service: 4
Heather Moon
We booked this place with the intention of never really being there except to sleep, and that's precisely what we did. Therefore, it was great! We would be out and about in the city all day, then be able to take the subway to within walking distance of the hotel at the end of the day.Pros: they make your bed each day, they are very kind and helpful, they were willing to try to get me a room on the lowest level (but it turned out they were booked), we went in the winter and it was freezing cold outside but the tiny floor heater heated the space VERY well (we were sweating at some points!), no bugs, great location, hot showers. The beds are very firm, but we prefer that (I know some do not). At the end of each day, when we got back to our room after walking 8-10 miles all over the city, we would crash and sleep very well all night.Cons: no elevator, the stairs are very steep and narrow, the place is outdated in decor (this could be spun as a positive if you love feeling and seeing the history from the building). There was no window view from our room, which was slightly disappointing. The TV appears to only have bunny-ear antenna channels from the 80s (but who cares, we were just there to sleep). We were NOT there in the summer, but I can imagine it would get pretty hot during that time of year.Bottom line: If you are looking for an affordable, clean, and safe place to sleep, this is your place.NOTE: They only take cash.
Service: 5
tommux81
I would like to share my experience at the hotel to help future travelers make an informed decision.Unfortunately, my stay was not pleasant because the hotel was not clean and there were unpleasant smells in the rooms.The bed was extremely uncomfortable and the duvets had stains on them. The pillows smelled like the previous guest and there was dirt and dust everywhere in the room.The steep and very narrow stairs have already been written about several times.Another disadvantage was that there was hardly any space in the room to put the suitcases.Furthermore, the prepayment policy was problematic as no refund was possible even if the stay was unpleasant and had to be canceled for the above reasons.Despite the relatively good location of the hotel, it could not compensate for the negative points. After two nights we decided to change hotels. We didn't get the money back!I recommend either investing more for better accommodation or looking for alternatives outside of Manhattan. The bus connections are good, including to New Jersey.Overall, based on my experience, I would not recommend this hotel, especially if you are looking for a cozy retreat after a busy day in New York
Service: 2
Heather B.
I'm not sure what kind a scam is going on here, but My son who is 21 made reservation at this place, and he drives 8 hours with his pregnant girlfriend and 2 other friends for the weekend in NYC and he is turned away because not all people in his party are 21. NO were on the website does it say all parties for guest staying at the hotel need to be 21. THIS IS COPIED DIRECTLY FROM WEBSITE: Minimum Age to check in 21. Now its winter time, and they have no where to go because most of the hotels they called were booked, and now my son and his pregnant girlfriend are walking around NYC in the winter with no where to go. I will be contacting the BBB of NYC that ridiculous. An Its cash only. What kinda operation are they running out of this hotel.
Edward A. Salazar Montoya
Good quality/price.
Service: 5
Janeth Avelar
I should’ve listened to the reviews. I decided to over look the bad reviews as the complaints were minor and I wasn’t planning on staying in and just sleeping. On arrival my check-in was smooth, be aware that it’s CASH ONLY. The staff working the front desk on arrival was very kind and helpful with getting my bags to my room. My room was unfortunately on the 3rd level of hotel, be aware again that they DONT have an elevator. So I had to climb what felt like 6 flights of narrow stairs. Once inside my room, I noticed that it was quite outdated, but clean. I left my things without giving it another thought and went on my day long expedition of the city. When I returned I decided to shower. To my misfortune the shower handle fell off and I was unable to shower. Again, I didn’t make a big deal and decided to just head to bed and let the front desk attendant know the next morning. Let me just say that was the worst night of sleep that I have ever had. The mattress was super uncomfortable, offering absolutely no back relief from the long day. I woke up feeling sore all over. The pillows weren’t any better. They appeared to have been old lumpy pillows. I’m assuming they were the cheapest pillows they could buy and had washed them to get them to that state. Laying down I finally got a look at the ceiling as saw what appeared to be a leak starting or patched over leak. During the night I could hear everything happening around me, especially people going down the stairs with their suitcases. The next morning, I decided for my sanity that I wouldn’t stay another night fretting it would be a nightmare like the night before. The front desk attendant working that morning was absolutely of no help and didn’t even offer a partial refund considering I had only spent one night of my four night stay. They simply offered me a different room on the second level. I refused and decided to just cut my losses and book the next available hotel room in the area. The only pro that this hotel had was the price and location.
Service: 2
Reddy M
Very basic and minimal. No elevators. Very steep steps. Not suitable for elderly. Only Cash accepted.Rooms: Old beds, razor thin blanket. Very basic spring board bed and mattress.Safety: Very steep stairs.
Service: 3
V S
Good budget hotel with small rooms and private bathrooms. The location is great for exploring NYC. The subway is close by.This is a good stay only if you need basic amenities and a clean bed to sleep after a long day of exploring the city. If you plan on staying in the hotel for most part of your trip, maybe look elsewhere.Friendly and helpful staff. They accept cash only.
Always great for privacy cash only. But if u don't like walking up the stairs this place isn't for you. Not the best rooms but no one will get your
Service: 4
Tony Quin NGUYEN
Good hotel in a great location in ManhattanNearby activities: There are quite a few services and restaurants aroundWalkability: It's extremely close to a metro
Service: 4
Louise Nilsson
Great service from David in the reception. Good value hotel with the essential. Earplugs might be needed as it’s a loud
Service: 5
Mohamad Fayad
Stayed for a week. Best value for money option in New York by far. Hotel is very charming. Service and hospitality are great! Location is EXTREMELY convenient and close to many spots in Manhattan.
Service: 5
DC M.
Some kind of scam is going on here. You can't reserve online or over the phone yet they email you prices and availability. I called back and they said I would need to book in person. How when I'm coming in from out of town. This process is ridiculous.
No-frills for a fair price and right in the heart of the city (close to the metro, bars, restaurants). Accomodations are very basic but we personally had no issues with cleanliness or quality of the room. Also tastes vary but I personally found the outdated decor kind of charming... This place has character which feels fitting for a visit to this city. It is a shame that they're cash only but as long as you come prepared for this and ask for receipt there should be no issue. All-in-all, a solid spot!Also YES the pizzeria downstairs is good. ?Noteworthy details: Cash-only, no elevator
Service: 4
I honestly don't remember what I went to.
Service: 3
Cash only.Seems like this place is hit or miss.We had a decent stay. The water is temperamental but works.Rooms are cold during winter but have space heater.No parking.Staff was very nice about holding our luggage before and after checking in. But beds were VERY uncomfortable after a few days :( shower head was (inner city) strong enough.
Service: 4
We booked this place with the intention of never really being there except to sleep, and that's precisely what we did. Therefore, it was great! We would be out and about in the city all day, then be able to take the subway to within walking distance of the hotel at the end of the day.Pros: they make your bed each day, they are very kind and helpful, they were willing to try to get me a room on the lowest level (but it turned out they were booked), we went in the winter and it was freezing cold outside but the tiny floor heater heated the space VERY well (we were sweating at some points!), no bugs, great location, hot showers. The beds are very firm, but we prefer that (I know some do not). At the end of each day, when we got back to our room after walking 8-10 miles all over the city, we would crash and sleep very well all night.Cons: no elevator, the stairs are very steep and narrow, the place is outdated in decor (this could be spun as a positive if you love feeling and seeing the history from the building). There was no window view from our room, which was slightly disappointing. The TV appears to only have bunny-ear antenna channels from the 80s (but who cares, we were just there to sleep). We were NOT there in the summer, but I can imagine it would get pretty hot during that time of year.Bottom line: If you are looking for an affordable, clean, and safe place to sleep, this is your place.NOTE: They only take cash.
Service: 5
I would like to share my experience at the hotel to help future travelers make an informed decision.Unfortunately, my stay was not pleasant because the hotel was not clean and there were unpleasant smells in the rooms.The bed was extremely uncomfortable and the duvets had stains on them. The pillows smelled like the previous guest and there was dirt and dust everywhere in the room.The steep and very narrow stairs have already been written about several times.Another disadvantage was that there was hardly any space in the room to put the suitcases.Furthermore, the prepayment policy was problematic as no refund was possible even if the stay was unpleasant and had to be canceled for the above reasons.Despite the relatively good location of the hotel, it could not compensate for the negative points. After two nights we decided to change hotels. We didn't get the money back!I recommend either investing more for better accommodation or looking for alternatives outside of Manhattan. The bus connections are good, including to New Jersey.Overall, based on my experience, I would not recommend this hotel, especially if you are looking for a cozy retreat after a busy day in New York
Service: 2
I'm not sure what kind a scam is going on here, but My son who is 21 made reservation at this place, and he drives 8 hours with his pregnant girlfriend and 2 other friends for the weekend in NYC and he is turned away because not all people in his party are 21. NO were on the website does it say all parties for guest staying at the hotel need to be 21. THIS IS COPIED DIRECTLY FROM WEBSITE: Minimum Age to check in 21. Now its winter time, and they have no where to go because most of the hotels they called were booked, and now my son and his pregnant girlfriend are walking around NYC in the winter with no where to go. I will be contacting the BBB of NYC that ridiculous. An Its cash only. What kinda operation are they running out of this hotel.
Good quality/price.
Service: 5
I should’ve listened to the reviews. I decided to over look the bad reviews as the complaints were minor and I wasn’t planning on staying in and just sleeping. On arrival my check-in was smooth, be aware that it’s CASH ONLY. The staff working the front desk on arrival was very kind and helpful with getting my bags to my room. My room was unfortunately on the 3rd level of hotel, be aware again that they DONT have an elevator. So I had to climb what felt like 6 flights of narrow stairs. Once inside my room, I noticed that it was quite outdated, but clean. I left my things without giving it another thought and went on my day long expedition of the city. When I returned I decided to shower. To my misfortune the shower handle fell off and I was unable to shower. Again, I didn’t make a big deal and decided to just head to bed and let the front desk attendant know the next morning. Let me just say that was the worst night of sleep that I have ever had. The mattress was super uncomfortable, offering absolutely no back relief from the long day. I woke up feeling sore all over. The pillows weren’t any better. They appeared to have been old lumpy pillows. I’m assuming they were the cheapest pillows they could buy and had washed them to get them to that state. Laying down I finally got a look at the ceiling as saw what appeared to be a leak starting or patched over leak. During the night I could hear everything happening around me, especially people going down the stairs with their suitcases. The next morning, I decided for my sanity that I wouldn’t stay another night fretting it would be a nightmare like the night before. The front desk attendant working that morning was absolutely of no help and didn’t even offer a partial refund considering I had only spent one night of my four night stay. They simply offered me a different room on the second level. I refused and decided to just cut my losses and book the next available hotel room in the area. The only pro that this hotel had was the price and location.
Service: 2
Very basic and minimal. No elevators. Very steep steps. Not suitable for elderly. Only Cash accepted.Rooms: Old beds, razor thin blanket. Very basic spring board bed and mattress.Safety: Very steep stairs.
Service: 3
Good budget hotel with small rooms and private bathrooms. The location is great for exploring NYC. The subway is close by.This is a good stay only if you need basic amenities and a clean bed to sleep after a long day of exploring the city. If you plan on staying in the hotel for most part of your trip, maybe look elsewhere.Friendly and helpful staff. They accept cash only.
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Always great for privacy cash only. But if u don't like walking up the stairs this place isn't for you. Not the best rooms but no one will get your
Service: 4
Good hotel in a great location in ManhattanNearby activities: There are quite a few services and restaurants aroundWalkability: It's extremely close to a metro
Service: 4
Great service from David in the reception. Good value hotel with the essential. Earplugs might be needed as it’s a loud
Service: 5
Stayed for a week. Best value for money option in New York by far. Hotel is very charming. Service and hospitality are great! Location is EXTREMELY convenient and close to many spots in Manhattan.
Service: 5
Some kind of scam is going on here. You can't reserve online or over the phone yet they email you prices and availability. I called back and they said I would need to book in person. How when I'm coming in from out of town. This process is ridiculous.