West Side YMCA

Prime location & decent room,...

Liked: Room was ok
Disliked: The bathroom amenities could use some improvement; there was no body soap in the shower and no hook available for hanging clothes.

Very poor

Disliked: No hot water in bathrooms and no lights.

Very good

Never again - no thank...

Liked: Location.
Disliked: When you walk out of the elevator the smell of urine on the floor slaps you in the face, on my first night a cockroach ran across the floor from under the drawers, the bed makes so much squeaking from any slight move, the A/C unit every so often will make like a loud engine type of noise (can wake you up), the blinds are stuck in one position so the bottom part of the window people can see into the bathroom (no privacy), the room overall feels like a prison cell with a splash of paint.

Pleasant

Liked: Very good location. Starbucks nearby saves your morning! It opens at 5 am. every day.
Disliked: The bathroom floor flooded after taking a shower. The rooms and corridors were quite austere and bald.

Superb

Liked: So close to central park, lovely staff. A brilliant basic place to stay

Good for short term stay...

Liked: Location
Disliked: Everything else

Perfect location and great staff

Liked: This was our second stay at YMCA West Side, and once again, it exceeded all our expectations. The location truly can't be beat, just a short walk to Central Park, nestled in the charming Upper West Side, and blissfully removed from the chaos of Times Square. It offers that rare balance of convenience and calm that’s hard to find in New York City.We were lucky enough to have Central Park views from both our room and the hallway, which added a magical touch to our trip. The atmosphere felt safe and welcoming throughout our stay. From the friendly security guards and helpful front desk staff to the attentive cleaners, every interaction was warm and reassuring.Another huge bonus is the access to the YMCA’s massive gym . Fully equipped and perfect for anyone wanting to keep up with their fitness routine while traveling. The semi-private bathrooms were a pleasant surprise: they were cleaned regularly and generally stayed that way depending on who you’re sharing the floor with.Overall, we absolutely loved our stay here. It’s become our go-to place in NYC, and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay again or recommend it to anyone who’ll listen!

Good