West Side YMCA

Pros: Staff were nice to me. They speak English only so if you cannot speak English use google translate! Very good security. I felt safe in there. Women bathroom door locks so no one will walk in. Gym and sport facility was top notch!! Great coffee shops near by. Disliked · Think insane asylum decor. Smells like a stinky wet dog in the room. Bunked needs to be bolted to the wall cause you hear squeekin everytime someone moves. Room was extremely hot. Doors need to be painted a cheerful color they are all scrapped and brown color. The hallways are sad looking. Shower low pressure Luke warm.

AMAZING LOCATION!! Most of the relevant spots in the city are within walking distance. Central Park is right next to the building. The only downside I could think of is that they charge to store your lugauge and if you got many bags it can be a bit inconvenient. You get access to the pool & sauna with your stay, really great!!!

My first time staying here & at first was kind of a culture shock but I learned to truly enjoy the experience. Next to Central Park, YMCA westside is A beautiful 1928 Architectural icon Hostel hotel; Loved the location, love the pricing, Worked around the bathroom situation. The pool area & locker room was a definite bonus and the workout room was appreciated At no additional cost. Do bring your own personal appliances as there are none on site. But sooo many places to see and eat at within walking distance. Would absolutely do.it again.

Great location, mins walk to Central Park, Columbus circle and Subway station. 15mins walk to Times Square and every other attractions nearby. 20mins walk to the MET and AMNH. If you expect this is a star rank hotel, it will fail to reach ur expectations, however if you think this is a university dormitory, the facilities will fit the requirement. This an affordable, comfortable and safety property not only in West side but entire Manhattan! The property have around ten private bathrooms at the floor of semi-private bathroom room, and you can easy access to the view of Central Park from the windows, it also comes with bottle filling machine which can save ur bottle.

Starting with what worked, the localization is amazing, you have the Broadway, time square, fifth avenue and Central Park within walking distance, a lot of subway stations near by and commerce as a result. That being said, the place itself isn’t good at all! There’s no early check-in or amenities to wait, the bed wasn’t uncomfortable, but noise as heck and the walls were super thin which is a huge problem since it was crowded with teenagers. But that’s nothing compared to the bathroom! The toilet flush was leaking in the floor, as it was the shower and the nasty water was accumulating on the floor due to poor drainage. The sink was rusty and honestly, after the third day the smell was unbearable. The room service was non-existing as well, they said every two days of stay the staff would clean the place, but they ended up literally just bringing a new set of towels. Not replacing them, just bringing a new set, the dirty and wet ones stayed in the room alongside the trash and used sheets. It boils down to managing your expectations, the localization was enough for us to compensate all the problems with the amenities, however this is by far the most expensive stay in our trips so far (including a whole week stay in the Orlando Disney Resorts). The two stars is solely due to the easy access to everything in Manhattan. Even factoring the NYC price tag, it’s kinda absurd to pay that much money and not even having the trash taken out of your room.

Room on the 8th floor, 1 bunk bed. 1 shared bathroom and showers for the whole floor and really low quality. All need an urgent update as: - a lot of well used equipment, - squicky beds, - dirty walls, - rust all over - noise from outside all night - tv bracket so loose that if moved it would come off. - remote only worked with certain buttons - no kitchen facilities whatsoever, even a kettle or a fridge Very disappointed in comparison with their online offer. If there is no expectation, you can stay there.

Very dirty rooms, walls made of paper. You can literally hear everything. Pipes in the bathrooms were screaming:,) Only one thing is nice here: very close to subway and Central Park.

An ideal haven for the solo traveler mindful of their budget. While some reviews might describe the rooms as simplistic and lacking in flair, let's consider the essence of a New York City visit. It's not about the room, but the city's vibrant pulse waiting to be explored. It offers just what you need—a comfortable place to rest and refresh after each day's adventures. Conveniently located near Central Park, Columbus Circle, and with a subway station merely a stone's throw away, navigating the city couldn't be easier. Times Square, a mere 15-minute stroll, adds to the allure of the locale. Check-in is a breeze, ensuring your precious time is spent experiencing the city, not waiting in queues. Opting for a double room with a private bath ensures utmost privacy and convenience, with no need to share facilities. As someone who has returned for a third stay, I can confidently say there will indeed be a fourth. This place continues to exceed expectations. Location is safe with a front security counter that checks each person that enters, built in room safe and also air con and heating if needed.

Location perfect, stuff not so welcoming... I came there for work and they didnt wanted to wait so I can change before giving them the suitcases.. Such a bad service for a place with good location and a good price.

I would not stay here again. The conditions of the rooms and shared bathrooms are disgusting. The bathroom stalls were so small that the toilet paper holder rested on my thigh.. as a women who is 5'2 and quite petite. Along with this the showers were grimy and had mold in the grout. I would not recommend showering if you can avoid it. The bed room was shocking. There was tons of yellow staining in floor. The window was falling apart and rusting. The pillow was stained with something. Same with the bed sheets. Overall it was not worth $120 a night.. there are better hotels for a little bit more money near the same location.

Rules are really becoming ridiculous. Three fellow members reported being called out for closing their eyes in the hot tub. . . Com'on management. You gotta loosen up a bit here. Obviously its not the lifeguards the themselves making up these ridiculous rules. You take all the joy out of a visit with draconian rules. STOP IT.

This is a review for the guest rooms: I've stayed at YMCA before (Vanderbilt) unfortunately they haven't had guest rooms in maybe 2-3 years but it's always been ok. You get what you pay for. This time I booked with the West Side location and I was absolutely appalled. Floors were dirty and sticky, the room looks like a jail cell, the bed sheets looked filthy, the TV was a scrambled mess, and killed a roach.Don't even bother. I'm disgusted that this cost $125. It's a complete bait and switch with the photos they show on the website and what you actually get. Like I said, the Vanderbilt location had rooms like what you see in their online video, but this place was my worst nightmare.

Hello, I had the pleasure to take my mother to NY for Mother's Day weekend. my mom, sister in law and I stayed here at the Y. We had a great time walk thru Central Park all the way to Time Square. Second time staying at the YMCA and love the security they offer for your protection, the cleanliness of the rooms, bathroom. the entire place. Most of all the employees, staff friendly, courtesy, very attentive service. The Director treats you like FAMILY. I will recommend to everuined. Thank you Staff for making my stay so PLEASANT and for helping with my mom in her wheelchair. love you all. GOD BLESS. Aida Vargas.

No but this place gave me a whole identity crisis. How, HOW did I end up in a place in life where THIS is the best I can afford in Manhattan? A prison cell with plastic pillows? Metal doors that won't close unless you kick them, other people kicking their metal doors shut at 4am and waking the whole floor? A bunk bed with a ladder pressed so tightly against the wall that you can't actually use it? Bathrooms with no functioning locks, no hot water, no running water at all (pick one, they have several in a row, that's what "semi-private" actually means: a choice of bathrooms with piss on the seat or foamy puddles of shower water with another person's hair in them on the floor. They're cleaned at 7am - oh, you're showering at 9pm? 60 people just used this bathroom before you, equally disgusted by the old pipe sewage stink. NONE had a second towel to put on the floor (can't blame them. It's one towel per person, for your whole stay. Oh, you have long hair or didn't bring flip flops? That's on you. As is the fact that you only had $150 a night to spend on a bunk bed. What, don't have $400 a night? Maybe you should have gotten a real job, like software engineer or investment banker!) You thought your student loans were embarrassing? Think again. This place is where you'll feel, one disgusting bathroom visit at a time, just how badly you messed up in life.

It is impossible to cancel your membership. They don't response to emails, phone calls, masseges. Avoid if you can.

I laid down in a puddle next to this Y, now I have a Wet Side. No wonder they call it the Wet Side YMCA. My first impression of this YMCA was not a great one. It took me a good 10 or 15 minutes just to get past security after being warned that I only would get 10 visits per year and him complaining about my handwriting on a couple of different lines whereas most YMCA's don't even make me fill out a form anymore. Then he assured me that I had already used a couple of my 10 visits for the year so definitely not on the consumer-friendly level here. Then it's all going up elevators to the third floor for the locker rooms which were fine and the showers are fine as well. Lots of free towels which I appreciated. I didn't even go up to work out the first time - I did the second and third time, and the machinese were okay. A little claustrophobic but not bad. The trick which I should not repeat on Yelp is that if you act like you belong here, you don't even have to check in. Skips a hell of a lot of fussing about. Wish I'd known that the first time. Parking is non existent so I can't give more than 4, but on the whole it's a good gym.

Be wary of cancellation. 1) you have to go to the branch in person for cancellation and it has to be 15 days prior to the charge 2) I went in on July 2nd 2022 for a cancellation starting in August 1st, and was still charged on August 1st for it. When I visited the branch in person again to sort out the issue, the staff member has a huge attitude regarding "you didn't catch the person's name, or any copy of the cancellation". It seems like the entire branch is operated with low trust among the staff member and a "serve you right" attitude towards any member with grieviances.

I'm a high school teacher in LA who was trying to plan a trip to NYC for my students. This was months ago. I accidentally reserved some rooms that are non-refundable. Within a few days, the trip was cancelled by a bureaucrat so I returned to Booking.com to cancel the reservation and learned - to my HORROR - that I was on the hook for THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS! I have called and written to the West Side Y many times but no one will lift a finger, or a phone, to help me. They have not answered Booking.com's requests to cancel or reduce the fees. Now the trip is only ten days away and my wife won't talk to me because of all the money we stand to lose. Yes, I made a mistake but the Y's refusal to take any action is MEAN and WRONG, right?

Stayed here for a 3-day NYC trip and quite enjoyed my accommodation. The room was small but comfortable enough and the bed wasn't bad either. Though, I recommend bringing your own pillow as the one provided didn't offer much support. Also staff was friendly and helpful. Would stay again!

Really good service with plenty of amenities in this establishment but the bed as I'm reviewing for the hotel part weren't the most comfortable especially when you get a sunburn. Otherwise nothing else to say about that except that it's really well located deep in Manhattan's heart

I stayed in a room for four nights in September. The location is excellent. The women's restroom did not shut. See thru shower curtains. There wasn't always security. The police showed up acouple times. The rooms are dirty. There was hair on my sheet. The employees were rude. The housekeeping did not speak or understand English, French, or Spanish. Coke machines were empty. Hard to get fresh towels. Housekeeping comes in rooms with do not disturb signs. Check out is 11a.

For almost $100/night (!) this was one of the all-time WORST lodging experiences I have ever had starting with a generally rude staff with a high and mighty attitude who could barely be bothered with your requests and when they were they were impolite and resentful. Management was patronizing and unwilling to work with guests to resolve even minor issues- so just another pre-programmed android mouthpiece who actually had the gall to call it a "hotel". Also no help with luggage, even when politely asked. The room was a virtual cell, in disrepair with peeling paint, a main plug broken , which left only 2, and with no chargers. I've stayed in monasteries and convents much more cheaply and much cleaner than this! Shorts in the ceiling light made it unusable. Cleaning service was minimal at best, with the cleaners leaving printed signs on your bed that they could not change sheets if there was so much as a sock ("any personal belongings") on top of it. This made no difference- the next day after ensuring the bed was empty still no one came in. Supposed to leave 2 very skimpy towels but often forgot and only left 1 , if at all. Worst for last: the bathroom situation was a nightmare- toilet paper and paper towels always running out; the paper towel container was broken so all the paper left blowing in the wind and even the wastebasket made screeching noises when one went to discard something. 3 shower stalls but only one worked properly so you had to time it.. For almost $100 / night, really???? Don't say you weren't warned.

I have stayed here many times over the years. And for first time they have refused to keep my medication cold downstairs. Not disable friendly I will be filling an official complaint with the DOJ.

Reviewing the gym part of the WSY. I come here primarily to play squash as it is the cheapest place to play squash out of all of the fancy clubs in midtown that asks for a few hundred a month and some even a few thousand!!! No thank you. The pros are very friendly. It was a bit of a struggle to get started as you need to wake up a 7am to book a court 3 days in advance in which sometimes they don't even pick up the phone. I hope they highly consider switching to an online reservation system so that this won't be an issue. The weight room is the other part I used in the gym and they pretty much have everything you need, although during peak hours, usually after work, most of the equipments are being used so you have to patiently wait around or find something else to do. They recently got new resistant machines which was cool.

It's 6:30 am I am at the front desk only one person is working, he is on the phone for the lady 10 minutes, I let him know I only need to get my driver license that they got from me last night when I checked in, I can see he had it on his desk beside him and still he asked me to came back as he is straggling to create a right password with the IT person on the phone as he thinks I have the whole day to be just standing in front of him ...! I insisted that I want my license today and by now it's 6:40 AM and he just asked me for a credit card...! And still waiting...! And waiting and waiting and waiting and waiting I feel I can write this word for a while before he can create a simple password on google.....,,! Just frustrating....! Not recommend if you have a meeting and you need to be on time...! Because it seems this guy with white hair just don't give a ****t Yay I got my license now

I had a problem years ago at this YMCA. I left but I gave it a second try a year before the pandemic. It was good. Most members are nice and friendly. But the ridiculous advantage that has been taken of members since then is pathetic. So many members, myself included, paid during the closure. And to what end. No steam. No dry sauna. No towels. No transparency. But hey.. they have pottery classes. WTF?!? The equipment is mostly nice. But we pay for things that were stripped away with no news on when they are coming back.

extremely!!!!!!! RUDE. very disappointed by service. do not recommend. ducking hate the guest rules.

I just joined and it seems to have everything you need for a good workout . I wish they would add more classes between 6-7 pm and 7-8 am . Also , don't really understand why the sauna is not open yet and I really hope they will open it as this is one of the reasons I have joined .

" Mr. Vasquez, frontline employee/greeter earn MORE for exceeding my expectations & NOT taking me for granted. Greatly appreciate your underSTANDING making sure I was welcomed. " ~ THANX ~

When members were leaving and discontinuing their memberships in 2020 due to Covid, we stayed on and kept paying for membership in order to support it. However, the services at its Swimming Pool Dept have gone from bad to worse. Over the past few months, members would show up for their morning swim and have been made to wait because a lifeguard did not show up. If this occurred sporadically, it would have been acceptable. But it has become a regular occurrence and members have been known to leave disappointed not having swam for the day. Today, Sept 8, 2021 the small pool was scheduled to be fully open after more than one week of maintenance/cleaning, but to our dismay, we were told it was closed and will open at 12 noon. That is not what its membership bulletin circulated. Do we, its loyal supporters deserve this miserable service?

The staff at this YMCA were absolutely wonderful. Very welcoming and inviting and attentive. The rooms were very clean and the bathrooms were immaculate.

This review is for the hostel part of the YMCA. I stayed here for 3 nights during NYE. I don't normally have high hopes for hostels, but I had a good stay at the YMCA. Booking: I paid roughly $50 or $60/night, per person, for a shared room around NYE. You can easily book online via their website. The great thing is they have singles or doubles rooms, so you still have a sense of privacy. Location: Great central location for the price you're paying. It's located very close to the Lincoln Center and Central Park is a stone's throw away. The subway is just a 5 minute walk and there's also a Duane Reade (drugstore) a block away - very convenient if you're looking for some snacks or happened to drop your toothbrush in the toilet. Check-in: Pretty easy - it also looks like the rooms are already preassigned when you check-in. I guess the friendliness of the receptionist really depends on who you get. But overall, they're pretty efficient and get the job done. Towels are also provided (I can't remember if the front desk provided it or if it was already in our room). If you have luggage to store, they charge $1/bag which you roll over to a large room. While the door is open, it's somewhat secure as there's someone that keeps a log when you check in/out your bags. However, I don't know if the room is watched 24/7, but it's right next to the main YMCA reception counter. Rooms: I had a double room, and yep, they're pretty small. There's a bunk bed, a drawer desk, a TV (on top of the desk), and a chair. If you were to stretch out your arms and twirl, you're bound to hit something. Oh yes, there's also a closet. Our room was old, but it was at least clean. The bunk beds were wobbly though - I'm 130 lbs. and was a bit hesitant to lay on the top bunk. But after awhile, I figured the beds lasted this long so it should be safe. HOWEVER - the metal bar used to support the top bunk was bent, possibly by someone on the hefty side. There's was a fan/AC unit - didn't blow ice cold, but it worked fine for December. Not sure how well it would hold up in the summertime. The lights were annoying - it's actually on a motion sensor, but we had problems at night as the motion detecting part could not be shut off. The lights would turn on whenever we moved - quite a pain when you're trying to sleep. We ended up fixing the problem by covering the sensor with some cardboard. Bathrooms: I was happily surprised that their bathroom aren't the typical gym/dorm styled shared bathrooms. Each floor actually has about 10 or so individual public bathrooms. You scan your badge at the door, get in, and you have your own shower, toilet, and sink. If the door didn't open, someone was probably inside. The unspoken rule was to stick your badge on the window, so outsiders could see that you were inside. For the most part, the bathrooms were fairly clean, but you do have the occasional slobs that used it before you did. I also liked the fact that the showers had glass doors - not the grimey cheap plastic shower curtains. I do have a complaint about the temperature in the hallways - I think they were trying to roast us. Granted, it is a bit chilly outside, but the hallways upstairs were crazy hot. Amenities: There's supposedly free wi-fi downstairs, but I never got a chance to test it out. They do have computer terminals if you forgot your laptop (can't recall if they charge). There's a cafe if you need to grab some grub. Overall, I'd stay here again. The price is right, location is central, rooms are OK, and you have your "own" bathrooms.

I just signed the membership, Front desk staff are rude place is dirty. I also paid $15 for a swimming cap

Reviewing the hotel. If you're looking for a decent place to rest after a day spent out in one of the best cities in the world, this is your place. Yes, the rooms are small. They're a bit old, but in my experience clean. The beds can be hit and miss. I've stayed in a bunk bed room that was incredibly comfy, but also on a twin that wasn't terrible, but I would not call it comfy. You don't get many frills beyond a safe, a small TV, and a mini fridge. I've never used the shared bathrooms, but the semi-private bathrooms are not terrible. That said, if you can get a room with a private bath, get it. The location is great. Hey, you're right near Central Park and Columbus Circle. I've never taken advantage of the gym/pool facilities, but they look nice. You can find a lot of negative reviews out there, and maybe some people have had other experiences, but I recommend giving the West Side YMCA a chance.

My stay at the Y was so enjoyable. The staff was very warm, friendly and helpful. My room was delightful. I was on the 8th floor with a shared bath. A fan outside of my room on the roof was suite loud, so I was moved graciously to the 10th floor. My room was very nice, a nice desk, a dresser bottom for clothes and a nice open closet. The community bathroom which was 2 doors down from my room was immaculate. The hallways were very clean. The building itself is an architectural wonder. The location across from Central Park, many fine restaurants, museums and stores can't be beat. The price is unbelievable. A hundred dollars a night in NYC with all the amenities is unheard of. I will definitely stay here again‼

I am giving up my membership to the Westside YMCA! Adult members are consistently short changed on the program classes. 99% of classes and swim instruction is for children only. If you are an adult who only wants to use the treadmills and such, weights and if you live in the area it might be good for you but you can probably find a gym at a cheaper price for the same two amenities. Most of the other Y's in Manhattan, Bronx and Brooklyn have full courses and schedules of programs available for adults. Westside Y does not. They seem to have enough money coming in through their daycare, camp and hostel that adult membership is not seen as a priority.

No stars. Service going steadily downhill. No more towels in swim areas. Customer service doesn't provide any service. Not really sure what the purpose of the Y is anymore or how exactly they're helping the neighborhood if they can't even help themselves.

A dump. Avoid if possible. Notice below a pic of the hallway bathrooms with dirty towels and waste. This during the Covid-19 ....

I have worked out several times at his Y, seen five or six plays in their theater and have an aunt who has been a long time member here. I am a member of the Prospect Park Y which is smaller and I think a little newer than this branch. This branch is better for boxers and martial arts enthusiasts because they have two areas with heavy bags but otherwise I prefer the facilities at the Y in Park Slope. Also from my aunt I learned that my branch is a little bit less expensive in terms of dues. Their theater is very nice and well kept. It is also available for rent. Finally the people who work at both Y's are friendly and helpful, so while other health clubs may cost less, you get your money's worth at the Y's!

Wonderful place for adults and kids to take classes. Everyone is very nice and helpful.

This review is for the YMCA pool and facilities only, not for the hostel. The women's locker room is spotless and completely remodeled and looks brand new. There's also wet and dry steam rooms in the women's locker room as well. As for the pool, it's a rather long pool (by NYC standards) and there are plenty of lanes for lap swimmers. However, I went on a Sunday and was sharing the lane with others so we were swimming in circles. One of the guys in our lane was clearly faster than me and the other lady in our lane, so it was kind of a bad experience being chased by this guy and having him lash out at the other lady for swimming too slow. The pool water was decent and clean, as was the surrounding pool area. My only complaint is that the water felt a little colder than I'm comfortable with. So if you're looking for a cheap place to swim, membership is about $98 a month, with a $126 initiation fee. You can even get a pass to use their facility for free three times a year. I was afraid to go here based on the horrendous review they have on Yelp. Fear not, the facility is clean and feel free to check it out for yourself. Front desk staff isn't the friendliest, but the staff at the membership desk is better.

It's impossible to schedule private swimming lessons for a kid. We have been trying to contact Melanie Torres - director of aquatics - for MONTHS!! All other parents from our school tried as well. Apparently she's the only one who is responsible for arranging it. I'm not sure what she does all day but clearly she's too busy to do her job. Eventually she picks up the phone and sends you an outdated form but then never gets back to you. It's been 7 months and we had no luck do get even an email back (emailing her twice a week) . What an absolute waste of time that woman is!!!

This place has changed a lot for the positive in the last couple years. The gym as expansive, has great equipment, and is rarely overcrowded. Their indoor running track is great. Swimming programs for kids also awesome.

For your wallet and peace of mind, STAY AWAY from here! (I would give them a negative-starred review if I could.) Update (March 10th), after finding the Y's reservation email online last night, I contacted them directly and received the most unhelpful answer (see pictures attached). 12 days after I moved out, they're refusing to refund me because they accused me of not taking this matter to a manager, even though I called the department the front desk person referred me to on the morning before I moved out, TWICE, and left messages that got ZERO RESPONSE in all this time! They characterize sleep interruption as a non-emergency even though providing a place to sleep is literally their business and made NO attempts to better the situation when I approached them, before and after I moved out. In fact, as I wrote in my original review, they told me to expect noise (interior, not that from traffic) as early as 5am and the front-desk person did not know their quiet hours. That is HORRIBLE both for both their temporary (i.e. hotel guests) and permanent residents (people who are down on their luck and have no other place to stay)! This is a complete SCAM! I checked in at this Y on the 25th of February, then felt compelled to leave on the 27th because not only did the front desk not address the fact that a group of French lodgers carried on a loud conversation in the hallway from 7am for more than 30 minutes, he told me that I should expect to hear loud noises as early as 5 am and that he did not know what the hotel quiet hours are. For those, he told me to call another department to find out, which I did, twice (first about the noise problem previous to going to the front desk, then to ask about their quiet hours), and left messages to which there was absolutely NO response! Now, being knowledgeable about Manhattan traffic noises, I specifically chose a room with an interior view during the reservation process. So, not only is being woken up by early-morning hallway noises a big no, no, that the Y's staff basically told me to expect worse and can't tell me their quiet hours (which I thought every hotel has to have) were definite deal breakers. Since I had booked the reservation through Hotels.com, I followed the instructions of the front-desk person to call them about getting a refund, which Hotels.com told me they could not do, unless they hear from the responsible person at the Y. Guess what, it's been more than 11 days and they've yet to hear back from the Y, and I am forced to stay elsewhere while losing close to $1,000 over this stay (the initial reservation and the $10 extra per day that the Y forces you to pay for their exercise facilities, even if you don't use them, making them one of the most expensive gyms in New York, if not the world, with an annual fee of $3,650). While this is the first time I've stayed at the Y, I've had pleasant experiences previously using their exercise facilities in other cities. So, imagine my shock and disappointment realizing that the people working at the Y are acting like scammers. What kind of "Christian Association" treats their customers like garbage and then take their money? (With all the news about religious-organization's sex abuse, I guess I should be happy that I wasn't sexually assaulted in the process.) In any case, let me not paint everyone with the same brush, since most of the people I interacted with during my brief stay were pleasant. At the same time, if this is how those who are supposed to be in "positions of responsibility" treat their customers, by ignoring repeated calls and emails (from one of their booking agents no less) about getting a refund for unused nights where the customer felt forced out, then those nice people who work there are going to lose their jobs from a lack of customers. (Under normal circumstances, maybe being in Manhattan will prevent demand from dropping too much, but this is the age of COVID-19 after all. So, why would anyone choose to stay in an overheated jail-cell-like room with a creaky single bed where they can't even get a decent night's sleep, when many other lodgings will surely become available?)

My friend temporarily stays at one of the worst Y's in town! They have roaches, the rooms smell like paint and you can barely get air! Beware of possible THEFT from the goddamn cleaning staff as well!! My friend's Nike flip flops were stolen from his room and he only got them back AFTER he raised holy hell on their asses! Ridiculous to spend 80-100 a night for those horrible conditions! I can see if they charged 40-60 a pop...I can see that. Please, I was at a few motels that were better than that shit! Look...only stay at the Y if all else fails. I'm surprised I haven't read about bedbugs in that bish!

Rooms on the smaller side but for the price, ya can't beat it. Bathrooms are a good size... need updating though. Wish it was a little closer to Times Square and all the events but nice to be close to Central Park. The bunk beds were uncomfortable and squeaky but wasn't bad for just an overnight stay. The pools and sauna were a major plus. Kudos to the staff, they were very helpful and friendly. :)

My daughter-in-law and I decided to spend a couple of days in New York City and based on the reviews of the Westside YMCA we decided to stay there and we had a very good experience. Although the property is dated it was clean the building was safe and the neighborhood was extremely safe and convenient with Columbus Circle and Broadway being steps away and the entrance to Central Park just across the street. The staff at the YMCA were all very courteous and professional at no time did I feel that my safety or security was compromised the rooms were clean as, mentioned before although dated, however you get what you pay for. The property was very crowded with young people from all over the world however it was extremely quiet at night. I would recommend this property and would stay there again especially if you're looking to save money. NOTE we did upgrade our room to a double with a private bath.

I've been a member on and off for a few years at this location they have a great space Basketball courts,indoor running track ,machines free-weights, excise classes ,two swimming pools and much more. Unfortunately the men's locker room need a lot of help some of the lockers are rusted from the inside out they have a dry sauna room that has a concrete floor that's cracked and smells like mold and mildew all they need to do is just lay down tile floor it would make it so much more sanitary I'm hoping that someday they'll get their act together and realize how important this is to us members.

If you would like the experience of going into the shower (mind you, there was no shower head on the shower, it was just a knob with water spewing out of it) and enjoying the relatively warm water coming onto your naked self, and then having that water change its mind like a mad dog triggered and turning to freezing Siberian ice water that makes coarse dark hair sprout all over your chest and every serene pore on your back scream like a jungle gibbon, then try the showers at this YMCA. Front Desk was very friendly amid some weirdo wearing a suit and shorts asking 10,000 questions. If you want to use the internet, prepare to slide your money into a slot that makes time slide by more quickly than a timed exam.

I work in city and live on Long Island. If I miss my train or just simply do not feel like doing the crazy commute, I will occasionally stay in the city. I tend to use hotel tonight app or dayuse.com for great deals. This time around I found a deal on booking.com for three nights at the Y. I've done hostels before and they are good enough to crash at. They are not meant to be fancy and I am aware of that. So I get there to check in. Turns out they never reserved my room. So it took a few minutes to do that. Then, I get to my private room and it was like a prior yelper referred to it as a jail cell. The bed was so uncomfortable. The semi private bathrooms is the option I chose; which that just means you still go out into the hallway and pick from multiple bathrooms which are for single use.I never had to wait for a shower etc. I found a weird bug on the floor in my room. There were flies in the shower. When I turned the hot water it made the loudest sounds like those pipes were ready to burst.I had the same issues with the AC in the room.The only positive thing was the front desk which staff was professional and nice. I like that the Smith is around the corner. I also liked the fast cab ride to the upper east side to my job.Other than that I will never return. The place if filthy. I could never live like that. I did regret not spending the extra $$ for a nicer hotel. Never again! So do your self a favor and do not stay here. I almost left after the first night but like a champ I stayed haha!

Worst place I've ever stayed. Arrived in the shared bathroom to find uncleaned vomit in the sink. 1 working toilet out of 3 for the whole floor of maybe 30 rooms, 2 working showers out of 3 and 1 that just ran all the time. Shower curtains only covered 3/4 of the shower stall and since showers were directly opposite sinks everyone who eased their hands could see you the shower. Showers were not clean, wear thongs or risk catching something. There was always puddles of water on the floor from the showers so you got wet feet if you wanted to wash your hands after going to the toilet. Rooms are tiny, little boxes with bunk beds that keep you awake all night if you're a light sleeper because thy shake every time someone rolls over. Windows led out onto a rooftop shared with maybe 5 other windows, and they didn't lock. So there was no security. The hallways and doors are incredibly noisy as they are not carpeted and heavy slamming, so you really don't get much sleep. The only pluses for this place are the extensive gym downstairs, and the location being right on Central Park.

This review is for ONLY one spinning instructor, Alex. Other spinning instructors at the Upper Westside YMCA are excellent (Court, Kathy S.) The spinning room was full to capacity for this class on Monday at 7:15AM. By the time Alex arrived - 25 minutes late - only five people were left (we figured we'd still get a workout on our own.) Alex didn't say anything except "Do you want the music?" Someone said "Why not?' Alex turned it on, got on his bike and didn't say one word or look at anyone in the room for the rest of the class. Others tell me this is not the first time he has been late. After we were off our bikes, I overheard him say something to another person about having been up late the night before. No excuse. He's paid for this. The Y should replace him. I don't care how good he supposedly is when he gets there on time.

I stayed in December 2018. The billing system put double charges on my credit card, even though I paid in cash, meaning I was triple charged. The billing department is difficult to contact, and I invested hours fighting with them. If you give them cash, make sure to get a receipt, and if you give them your credit card, make sure you have an excellent bank that will quickly cancel the fraudulent charges they put on it. I believe this is actually part of their business model.

These rooms are cheaper than other New York rooms for a reason. Front desk staff is not necessarily rude, but they aren't very pleasant or helpful. Also, they are NOT open 24/7 for checkin. You will want to bring a pair of flip flops to walk around in your room, it's pretty gross. Walking down the hallways feels like a literal prison. But luckily, there is someone chopping 1,000 onions in the hallways at all times, at least, that's what it smells like. It would honestly be a better option to just order an uber XL and give the driver $100 bucks to sleep in his car for a few hours.

Great workout facility! Lap swim, weight room, exercise machine rooms - stretching room, spinning room, loads of lockers; shower facilities; family friendly. I came as a visitor and used the bicycle in the "treadmill room" - a couple bicycles were "out of service." Then I used several weight machines, for triceps, deltoids, pectorals. I was told they're adding new machines regularly. Went to the free weight room - nice and big - and did some work there on biceps and delts. So much better than a priate gym - real people go here; the diversity of age, size, etc, is tremendous. Makes you know that anyone can and should work out!! The notice on the elevators indicated they are being upgraded soon. There's so much competition in town, that's the way this YMCA fitness center will stay competitive. We are the beneficiaries! Oh, yeah, there's a basic cafeteria on the first floor - I saw they had a salmon, baked potato, veggie plate for $8!!! in midtown Manhattan! My aunt says the food is ok. This Y also has plenty of adult education classes here; writing workshop, etc.

ROOM: 2 out of 5 stars The room was small and had a bunk bed. The bed was so uncomfortable. I could feel every spring in my back since there was no cushion. I'm not a picky person but the discomfort was pretty unforgivable. Also, in case you have trouble sleeping, the walls are thin so you can hear everything outside. BATHROOM: 3 out of 5 The bathroom was communal, shared with the rest of the floor. It had three toilet stalls, three sinks, and three shower stalls all in a small room. Bring shower shoes if you stay here. The water in the showers took forever to heat up and would sometimes fluctuate from hot to cold in the middle of showering. OTHER: Our first night, the hallways flooded on our floor. No idea what that was about but the carpet was soggy. In the middle of the night the staff put out fans to dry it up. Wasn't a big deal to me but thought I'd mention it. VERDICT: Overall, ok place to stay if you're going cheap and you aren't picky but there were a lot of big downsides so I had to go 2 out of 5 stars.

I make my reservation for one single Deluxe room bathroom inside and when I'm come no reservation for me so they "find" ( big word) a solution and they give me a single room Problem ! No bathroom inside I they talk me bathroom semi private ! I'm at level 11 bathroom "private" level 12 where is a problem ? Is a really deception