For an economy sleeping room & ideal location works fine
- March 27, 2008
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The Westside YMCA ia an affordable sleeping room in a great location. The use of their fine fitness center being included with the lodging is a very nice bonus. The rooms are spartan like a college dorm before you move in. But the rooms are secure, clean, and clean sheets and bedspread looked good, TV in room with shared bath facilities. This was my 4th stay at this facility so obviously it works well for me. When in New York, I spend very little time in a hotel room - just a place to sleep when I am too exhausted to go any longer and to shower. I feel safe here and the staff is polite. It is a great location near Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, the Theatre District, and shopping, also an ideal place ot stay to view the Thanskgiving Day Parade as it beginss on Central Park West.
The shared bath facilities are acceptible but I prefer to go to the Fitness Center for showers which is much nicer. Also you have the sauna, steam room, & indoor polo available that you would not find at far more expensive lodging.
If you spend a lot of time in your hotel room , this is probably NOT your place but if you stay on the go and simply need a place to sleep it works great.