WEST SIDE YMCA, New York

The Upper West Side location places Lincoln Center 300 metres away and Carnegie Hall 700 metres away; the American Museum of Natural History is a 15-minute walk. Multiple subway lines are within a 5-minute walk, providing easy access across the city. Numerous restaurants and cafés are within a 2-5-minute walk. Times Square is reachable on foot in about 15 minutes. The neighbourhood feels safe day and night.

Room types include single, double, triple, and quadruple rooms, all private to your party. Bed configurations include single beds, double beds, bunk beds, and quad rooms. Standard rooms have no mini-fridge or kitchen; deluxe rooms may include a mini-fridge. All rooms have a safe, wardrobe, and parquet or tiled flooring. Soundproof walls reduce hallway noise, but rooms near bathrooms may experience noise from doors. Windows in many rooms face interior courtyards and can be drafty; road-facing rooms may be noisier. The property has a lift and wheelchair-accessible rooms and bathrooms.

The property has a vending machine for drinks and snacks but does not offer meals or a cafe. Several restaurants and cafés are within a 2-5-minute walk, including Rosa Mexicano, Boulud Sud, Breads Bakery, and Café Fiorello. A Whole Foods is also nearby. Water fountains are available on the ground floor and in the fitness area for refilling bottles.

Wellness facilities include a large fitness centre with weight-lifting and cardiovascular equipment, an indoor swimming pool (open year-round), squash courts, a steam room, and a sauna. Hair dryers are available in the locker rooms. Access to these facilities is included for all guests and requires being fully vaccinated. The on-site Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater is a 145-seat venue used for live performances and film screenings.

The reception is staffed 24 hours, allowing late arrivals until 2 AM. Daily housekeeping is included; additional towels or linens can be requested. A shared lounge/TV area is available. There is no on-site laundry but a laundromat is nearby. Luggage storage is available from 7 AM to 7 PM for $4 per bag. The building has 24-hour security with key card access, CCTV, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers. Wheelchair-accessible entrance, rooms, and bathrooms are provided. Air conditioning and heating are available throughout.