Fabulous location, perfect for my needs
I am a 50-something woman who was looking for a place to sleep for three nights close to my daughter's small Manhattan apartment. I reserved a twin room with shared bath and requested a mature roommate, but was pleasantly surprised when I was upgraded to a private double room which looked like it had been recently upgraded. I had figured I could use my daughter's shower if the shared bath was a problem, but the bathroom across the hall from my room was clean and there was plenty of hot water. Front desk staff was efficient and responsive, and the door men were very helpful and friendly. While I didn't make use of the communal areas, there seemed to be plenty of people hanging out watching movies and using their laptops. With it's fabulous location at 103rd/Broadway, this reasonably priced hostel was everything I hoped for and more.