If you re on a budget and just need somewhere dece...

If you re on a budget and just need somewhere decent to sleep/shower for a weekend New York trip - I would highly recommend just staying here. It s not a fancy hotel so don t expect amenities of that sort. Rooms are small but that s a given, since it s the city. It s surprisingly clean, well insulated (warm and cozy during the wintertime) and sharing the bathroom/ shower area on your floor will bring back memories of your college dorm room days. There were some plumbing issues on the bathroom on my floor but it wasn t a big deal. There are additional rest rooms and showers in the downstairs gym/ pool area that you can use as well. Also, it s very safe with security guards screening ppl at the front. This was perfect for us and we saved a lot of money that we used on eating good food instead! Thanks YMCA!