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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.0
out of 5
178 reviews
Good location and hospitality

Shared bathroom is a dificult choice.......not because of bathroom, but people who uses before you... See full review

  • Cesar Floreste
  • May 12, 2012
Just the basics

This hotel is literally just the basics, but if you're here for New York, it shouldn't really... See full review

  • AJAJ
  • May 5, 2012
East Midtown budget hotel with free fitness center, Wi-Fi
This hotel provides value accommodations in a desirable, normally high-priced location. It's just the basics here. Rooms have beds and TVs, and guests share bathrooms. Valuable perks include free Wi-Fi and free use of the YMCA fitness facilities. The location puts guests on the east side of Midtown -- close to the United Nations and near Grand Central Terminal.
Highlights
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Complimentary use of the YMCA fitness facilities
  • Convenient to Grand Central, United Nations
Location

Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center and Grand Central Terminal all within walking distance from the hotel. Times Square and the Theater District are a longer walk or short cab ride away. 

Rooms

The 370 rooms come with either a set of bunk beds or one single bed. Rooms have TVs, air conditioning units and free Wi-Fi. Daily housekeeping service is provided. Guests share common bathrooms.

Features

Guests may use the YMCA fitness facilities free of charge.

Transportation
  • Grand Central Terminal (0.3 mi/ 0.5 km)
  • MTA Subway Grand Central – 42nd St. 4, 5, 6; 7; S lines (0.4 mi/ 0.6 km)
  • La Guardia Airport (8.9 mi/ 14.3 km)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (15.6 mi/ 25.1 km)
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (16.8 mi/ 27 km)
Attractions
  • United Nations (0.3 mi/ 0.5 km)
  • Grand Central Terminal (0.3 mi /0.5 km)
  • Fifth Avenue (0.4 mi / 0.6 km)
  • Rockefeller Center (0.6 mi / 1 km)

Vanderbilt YMCA Rooms

Bunk
The room offers 1 Bunk Bed with upper and lower berth a color TV, air conditioning and daily. housekeeping.
Single
The room offers 1 Twin Bed with a color TV, air conditioning and daily housekeeping.

Hotel Map

Area served
New York.
Nearby airports
John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Area description
YMCA Vanderbilt is located on Manhattan's fashionable east side near United Nation and Grand Central Station. The Y is about 21 miles from John F Kennedy International Airport.

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Fitness center
  • Health Club
  • Pool

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (178)

Ratings and reviews for Vanderbilt YMCA

Overall score

3 / 5
178 out of 178
Amenities:
2.9
Room cleanliness:
3.2
Hotel staff:
3.3
Room comfort:
2.5
Location:
4.2
Value:
3.7

73% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Cesar Floreste
Sao Paulo, Brazil
May 12, 2012

Good location and hospitality

Shared bathroom is a dificult choice.......not because of bathroom, but people who uses before you (unfotunatelly many cultures have bad habits)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Vanderbilt YMCA

Reviewer score

3
AJAJ
Tennessee
May 5, 2012

Just the basics

This hotel is literally just the basics, but if you're here for New York, it shouldn't really matter. The hotel served it's purpose - a bed to sleep on after a full day and night of out and about. When I first arrived, the first thing I noticed in my room was this long hair on my desk, I just ended up throwing it away. It's not the cleanest of places, but with the location that I was getting, I wasn't mad. Showers were a bit of a frustration in the mornings. The wait was something, but it never really took that long to get a shower open. The front desk seemed to have a little bit of an attitude, maybe just a tired staff, a little snippy. My only dealings with them were at check-in and check-out though, so luckily I didn't get their attitude all the time. Overall for the price and the location, I will be back and I am already planning my next trip.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

M&Ms World is a must see

Review of Vanderbilt YMCA

Reviewer score

3
Psang
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Apr 30, 2012

Budget bedroom in the heart of Manhattan

For the budget concern, you will not find better deal than this place, the gym at ground floor is superb. The room is small but enough for sleeping if you are not picky. The bathroom is conveniently quiet and clean enough for sharing. The best for the value in NYC short trip. Warning- No Luxury here, you get what you pay for, but great location .

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

to subway , main attraction, train station.

Review of Vanderbilt YMCA

Reviewer score

3
YBoy
Washington, DC, USA
Apr 16, 2012

At the Y

This is bare bones. It was however, clean. The room is a mere 7 feet by 10 with a bed, a dresser, tv and refrigerator. The baths were clean and the front desk staff friendly.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Vanderbilt YMCA

Reviewer score

3
annmay
Lancaster, PA, USA
Apr 16, 2012

economical

If you're looking to stay in nyc cheaply, this is the place.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
5
Review of Vanderbilt YMCA

Reviewer score

3
65speedlimit
Washington, DC, USA
Apr 8, 2012

Excellent for budget conscious visitors

All I needed the room for was to sleep. That is what I got. As a bonus the gym amenities were available for me. Clean rooms with the bare essentials.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of Vanderbilt YMCA

Reviewer score

2
wasac
Business
Washington, DC, USA
Mar 30, 2012

Acceptable

Unlike many shady hotels, YMCA is an acceptable choice for those who do not need more than the bare bottom basic accommodation and who do not want to spend unnecessary amount of money. It is nice for those who appreciate Y's gym, steam room, sauna, etc.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
2
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Vanderbilt YMCA

Reviewer score

4
Bederman
Москва, Россия
Mar 16, 2012

It is very convinient hotel

If you hav not inaf money and ambitiants this hotel is very cool for you.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Vanderbilt YMCA

Reviewer score

4
patrizia
New York
Mar 15, 2012

Gorgeous and awesome

Perfect experience and nice trip,the room was little but clean and comfortable.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Vanderbilt YMCA

Reviewer score

4
racquet sports enthusiast
McLean, VA
Dec 12, 2011

great crash pad!

if you are looking for cheap dorm-room type lodging near Park Avenue, it doesn't get any better! might want to bring a reading lamp or a clip-on book light, might want to bring slippers for that long walk down the hall to the shared bathroom. might want to bring an extra blanket or very light sleeping bag to supplement the thin bed covers. might want to bring kleenex or tissues for your room. other than that, it's great! expect a dorm room, and your expectations will be met or exceeded. expect a hotel, and you will be less than satisfied.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

don't try Cafe Basil even though the Y has its promotional flyers on the check-in counter. it is abysmal.

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