YOTEL New York

Trevor Fingland

Got a paid stay at this hotel for the week as part of a conference my wife is attending. I'd describe this hotel in short as a motel 6 with a trendy veneer. Room is smaller than a motel 6 would be. Outlets in the room are unreliable, safe is only about 3 inches deep, so you can't fit anything in. Unlike other hotels where you may arrive early and they let you check in without charge this is not the case here. There is a $59 dollar fee. Internet is an unsecured connection and the TV is setup such that you cannot connect personal devices like a console to it as you would do at other hotels. The lounge is very small and most of the seating is reserved for their bar and restaurant. Only a fridge and no microwave which is inconvenient. Ice/water machine was broken in the 16th floor as well as the vending machine by the elevator on the floor. They'll also charge you to store your bags, so if you bring a lot of luggage be aware. It is false that google refers to the hotel as 4-star when it is just a pretty 2-star hotel. The only saving grace of the hotel is the great location which is between Times Square, Midtown and Hell's kitchen. I wouldn't recommend this location unless you are on a tight budget for the area or it is covered in some way by someone else.

Alessio Falchi

The hotel is in a strategic location, just a few steps from Port Authority Bus Terminal and about a 10-minute walk from Times Square, making it ideal for moving around the city. The atmosphere is modern and futuristic, with well-organized spaces and a good value for money, especially considering the central area. Rooms, although compact, are functional and well designed. However, I noticed a couple of things that could improve the overall experience: bathrooms don’t have a toilet brush, and there is no laundry service available. Overall, it remains a recommended choice for those looking for comfort and convenience in Manhattan, with just a few minor improvements needed in terms of services.

Bob Martin

I really likes this hotel. It was super convenient to Times Square and all of the touristy stuff we had lined up. The room easily accommodated out family of four, 2 adults and 2 teens. We parked our car in the garage nearby and didn't need it until we left for home 3 days later. Breakfast was very good each day.

Chris Morton (Mortr0n)

The rooms are generally clean and usable although both my sinks were slow draining both times I've been here, and this last time they gave me a dirty room, although after waiting in line a second time I did get a new one. They also just randomly popped an unadvertised Resort fee after we showed up which wasn't cool. I think the staff in general is nice enough but check in was pretty lengthy just due to the line which sucked after all day of flying then waiting for a long time only to get a dirty room. I loved this hotel the first trip but I'll be rethinking due to the surprise greater than $200 resort fee that was not charged last time.

Lauren

The first time I stayed here it was amazing! Beds were able to be tilted, the room stayed cool the whole night, there were curtains for privacy…it would have been a 5 star. Fast forward (at least 8 years) this place has fallen apart. YOTEL has not kept up with the cleanliness and coolness of it long ago vibes. The rooms are dirty. The curtains for privacy are gone. The bed doesn’t tilt. The AC would turn off in the middle of the night and day-um it is hot and humid in NYC right now. The people at the bell stand are lazy. The woman at the desk does not speak English clearly enough to understand. I understand now the low prices. I ended up re booking a room before I head to the airport and this bed does tilt but it looks like some mauled it. The shower is growing mold. Everything is just gross. Don’t even let a toe touch the carpet! It’s haunting me even after washing it!