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A great property. Security is excellent, gym facilities extremely useful for someone who needs to maintain their gym schedule. Beds are a bit stiff for my taste, but beside that, a great hotel with a bit of a hostel feel

I enjoyed how convenient the location was close to time square and the train station.

This is the worst stay of my lifetime. Checkin took an hour and 45 minutes. The checkin clerk was slow on purpose and very rude to pretty much everyone. Pretty much all amenities were broken. Restrooms were filthy beyond explanations. It’s better to crash at bench in Grandcentral. Won’t recommend this to even my worst enemies.

The staffs are very friendly. Security guards did a great job to make sure everyone entering is hotel guest, which makes me feel safe staying there.

Fantastic for the price!! Can't beat it. As far as the room itself, it was ok but not great. Bunk beds with a wonky ladder, not super clean, but the sheets were fresh, a single wooden chair and a tv. Worked for our needs but not amazing. I'd pick the YMCA again next trip!

The place was clean and impressive, I would definitely recommend this to a friend 👍

I liked the location of this as it was close enough to the main attractions in midtown. The staff were alright and the gym was good. The shared bathroom had a huge bug crawling around, which grossed me out. The room was nothing fancy. The floor under the bed had not been swept in some time and the sink in the room had lots of rust stains in it. It did have a mini fridge in the room, which I liked. I did also like the fact that security had to see your room keys when coming in late at night as it made me feel more secure. If on a budget and want to stay in midtown, this isn't a bad place if you don't have high expectations and won't be in the room long.

like the location & cleanliness of bathroom. did not like lack of lighting and controllable heat/AC

Always clean always friendly; bathrooms spotless. Great value for the price in NYC

As always a solid experience and Great value. Rooms are clean, restrooms spotless max front desk staff very friendly

For the price you cannot beat it. Includes full gym access Restrooms very clean.

East 47th Street New York NY

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Onsite dining
  • Outdoor pool and 2 indoor pools

Located in Manhattan, Vanderbilt YMCA - Hostel is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Chrysler Building and United Nations Headquarters. This 360-room hotel welcomes guests with 2 indoor pools and conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.


Dining

The onsite restaurant is perfect for a quick bite to eat.


Rooms

TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Other amenities include refrigerators, safes, and ironing boards.


Property features

Guests of Vanderbilt YMCA - Hostel enjoy 2 indoor pools, an outdoor pool, and a gym. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms.

Room options

Quadruple Room, 2 Bunk Beds, Shared Bathroom

2 Twin Bunk Beds | Sleeps 4

Deluxe Bunk Room, Semi-Private Bathroom

1 Twin Bunk Bed | Sleeps 2

Deluxe Single Room, Semi-Private Bathroom

1 Twin Bed | Sleeps 1

Standard Bunk Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bunk Bed | Sleeps 2

Guest reviews for Vanderbilt YMCA - Hostel

Everyone (20) Family (2)
5
Everyone

A great property. Security is excellent, gym facilities extremely useful for someone who needs to maintain their gym schedule. Beds are a bit stiff for my taste, but beside that, a great hotel with a bit of a hostel feel

By , from Atlanta, GA on Mar 7, 2020

Review comment responded on Mar 11, 2020

We appreciate your review.

4
Everyone

By on Dec 24, 2019

Review comment responded on Jan 6, 2020

Thank you for your review

3
Everyone

By on Dec 7, 2019

Review comment responded on Jan 29, 2020

We're so sorry for any inconvenience. Your feedback helps us get better.

4
Everyone

I enjoyed how convenient the location was close to time square and the train station.

By on Nov 15, 2019

Review comment responded on Dec 11, 2019

Thank you for your review and for staying with us during your recent trip to NYC.

1
Everyone

This is the worst stay of my lifetime. Checkin took an hour and 45 minutes. The checkin clerk was slow on purpose and very rude to pretty much everyone. Pretty much all amenities were broken. Restrooms were filthy beyond explanations. It’s better to crash at bench in Grandcentral. Won’t recommend this to even my worst enemies.

By on Nov 3, 2019

4
Friends

The staffs are very friendly. Security guards did a great job to make sure everyone entering is hotel guest, which makes me feel safe staying there.

By on Oct 14, 2019

Review comment responded on Oct 21, 2019

Thank you for your review

4
Family

Fantastic for the price!! Can't beat it. As far as the room itself, it was ok but not great. Bunk beds with a wonky ladder, not super clean, but the sheets were fresh, a single wooden chair and a tv. Worked for our needs but not amazing. I'd pick the YMCA again next trip!

By on Oct 6, 2019

Review comment responded on Oct 7, 2019

Thank you for your review

4
Everyone

The place was clean and impressive, I would definitely recommend this to a friend 👍

By on Sep 18, 2019

Review comment responded on Sep 18, 2019

Thank you for your review

3
Everyone

By on Jul 8, 2019

5
Everyone

By on Jun 19, 2019

Review comment responded on Jun 19, 2019

Thank you for your review

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