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The West Side YMCA is a huge building situated on West 63rd St., in a fairly quiet, but safe area, just across from the Lincoln Center. It's a convenient location, just a couple of mins walk from Central Park, and an easy bus ride to downtown.
We stayed for 3 nights in a private room, which has 2 beds (bunk) with cable TV and aircon, and access to the shared bathrooms on each floor (separate sex). That was 84 dollars a night, which by NY standards is pretty good, and I think you can get a private bath for about 30 bucks more, but if you're on a budget, as you obviously will be if you're staying here, then you probably won't bother.
Overall, it was fine. The room was, as expected, basic, but clean.
The bathrooms were pretty big, with 10 or so showers and and equal number of sinks, and while they're definitely of the school changing room variety (individual cubicles, mind) they do the job.
My only gripe was a pretty unfriendly welcome, but after that the staff were helpful.
For the great location, and
price, it's worth it. Finally, if you're there, don't miss the fabulous breakfasts at nearby Cosmic Cafe on Columbus Circle.
For booking info go to http://www.ymcanyc.org/branches/wside.html
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