Gennesa Jane

Review of Hostelling International New Y...

I'm rating this hotel of five based on Decor, clea...

I'm rating this hotel of five based on Decor, cleanliness, and value for your money. It is a hostile, so you can expect the drawbacks of a typical dorm type atmosphere. Since the location was really good location, I suggest you go across the street to the convenience store and pick up some Febreze. The only real complaint I have is that there was a constant musky smell in the room. Very similar to the typical smells of New York City. Other than that, we really enjoyed our stay. The cafe was superb. The Continental breakfast was well above average. There were a lot of communal spaces to hang out. The rooms were very clean. The bathrooms were surprisingly clean as well. We never had a problem getting in and out for a shower since we took showers in the evening. If you are an early riser you can take a shower in the morning. But I found that the showers really get crowded between 8:30 and 9 a.m.

Some important tips for you if you're traveling with a minor. You must have a photocopy of the minors birth certificate. I did not find this information to be clear on the website. If you are booking through a third-party, make sure that it is One Singular reservation. Orbitz made me book two reservations for two people since you booked by the bed, this almost caused us to be in separate rooms.