West Side Inn

Overall:

"can not recommend it, there is a lot of better hostels in NYC for the same price or even cheaper if you compare what u get." — source Hostelworld

"I'd recommend it to others because it is a great opportunity to visit New York City for a reasonnable price." — source Skoosh

"I would recommend this hotel for the price, staff, and overall quiet." — source Hotels.com

"I highly recommend any other hostel in New York apart from this one." — source Hostelworld

"I dont have any intention to recommend your hostel." — source Hostelworld

Clean:

"First off, I thought that the people working reception and the cleaning staff did a good job." — source Hostelworld

"Holes in the blanket (thin like a sheet) not once offered clean sheets or towels (or explained if and how to obtain them). However, when we asked for a clean towel that was no problem." — source Skoosh

"No chair or closet in the room with a twin bunkbed, TV not operating, long line for access to Internet via the only two computers in use, and bathrooms were very clean though one toilet clogged once while staying at the inn for two nights." — source Hotels.com

"The website showed a picture of a clean, airy room and that is not what I found." — source Expedia

"I was quite and clean and in a quintisential NY neighborhood that any visitor would enjoy." — source Hostelworld

Service:

"Great location and nice, friendly, helpful staff, however." — source Skoosh

"The walk-in area displayed an old 1970’s look, the tile floors were cracked, the crevices of the ceiling had molding and were dirty, the so called leather chairs were ripped and worn down from over the years and the elevator was completely crappy and was out of service, actually, we got stuck in it, because there was no out of service sign." — source Hotels.com

"No maid service, hangers for the closet or air conditioning and the window opened about 8 inches." — source Expedia

Location:

"If you are looking to stay cheaply in a great location with no frills, this is the place." — source Hostelworld

"The hostel is located in a very good area in Manhattan." — source Hostelworld

"It's also very well location : 3 minutes walking from Central Park or from the Metro." — source Hotels.com

"The price & location was great but the hotel stay was very depressing." — source Hotels.com

"Couldn't say that the room was so good, but the big plus is location." — source Hostelworld

Value:

"They re not giving receipts, prices vary from week to week (for the same room I have payed first week 158$ and the other week 174$ and there was no price change on the internet)." — source Hostelworld

"A great deal on the low end for NYC." — source Hostelworld

"An incredibly inexpensive, reasonably clean and comfortable place to stay." — source Expedia

"For the price paid, it was an amazing deal." — source Expedia

"nice staff, better hostel than the ratings are, good for the price you pay." — source Hostelworld

Room:

"Bag storage is $5 each, the bathroom window was jammed open so the next room could see in, the kitchen is horrendous, and it's not even that cheap." — source Hostelworld

"Shall be at least a wash-hand place in the room." — source Skoosh