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Chelsea Spot

341 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001
Chelsea Spot
Real Traveler Rating: 3.3 out of 5 based on 214 reviews from 1 source
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 2.9 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
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Based on 214 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 3.3 out of 5

    "Second day they simply gave my bed to another guest, and as i complained, i heard -I dont care about it, u girls sort urselves out- I DO NOT RECOMMEND." source Hostelworld

    "I will not recommend anyone to stay here, unless they are out of hostel all the day, and they can sleep immediately when they come back." source Hostelworld

    "The Chelsea Spot Hostel was great to stay at, all the staff are really friendly." source Hostelworld

    "Overall it was a bad experience and it is badly managed." source Hostelworld

    "v and a great place to meet other guests." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 2.9 out of 5

    "The staff was friendly, the location also good but not so clean the place." source Hostelworld

    "It\'s clean, staff are friendly and it\'s a good price for the location." source Hostelworld

    "one of the staff told me to use the sheet as a towel, is that clean." source Hostelworld

    "Aparently it was clean but we started to feel some mosquito bites." source Hostelworld

    "Bathrooms were not clean, wet floor." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 3.7 out of 5

    "Very friendly staff, but when I called to see if I could reserve a locker, they said it was reserved for me, but when I got there, there was not such a thing, it works in a first arrive, first served way." source Hostelworld

    "I'm very grateful to the staff and I'm completyely satisfied with the service." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "The only good thing about this hostel was its location, besides that the staff was horrible, there was no security at all and the rooms were tiny, I felt like I was in jail every night." source Hostelworld

    "positive - good location, kind staffs, tv in the kitchen, coffee and tea negative - no lockers, no mirrors in the room and shower room, think expensive for the value." source Hostelworld

    "The electric outlets were in an awkward location and the lighting was a little dim to be reading in the room, but I was mostly at a hostel to sleep, so it was OK." source Hostelworld

    "The staff was very helpfully and like they said; people dont choose this hostel for the luxury, but for the location." source Hostelworld

    "Great location but that\'s better to be a bit far from donwtown and at least being able to get some sleep." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "staff: the girl in the morning is great, but the guys very unhelpful, the rest is good, for the price, etc, just complicated to use 6 people the bathroom because shower and WC are together,." source Hostelworld

    "BUT, you can't beat their price or their location, and the staff is very helpful and nice." source Hostelworld

    "), three blocks or so to subway and a few more to the sights, not bad for the price." source Hostelworld

    "The rooms, toilets and showers were tiny, but ok for a short stay and that price." source Hostelworld

    "Although the showers and rooms were tiny it was still a good price." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "We had little Problem, because our room wasn't availible for the first two days, so we had to sleep in an other hostel. It was very cold in the rooms, the heating didn't work every day." source Hostelworld

    "Thought it was kinda cool that they bumped me up to a private room because of their mistake til I got back the next day to find someone in my bed again." source Hostelworld

    "The hostel really needs a common room with sofas and not just a TV in the kitchen. The beds are very hard and the rooms get very hot." source Hostelworld

More information on Chelsea Spot

The Chelsea Spot Hostel is one of Chelsea 's best-kept secrets, designed for the active traveler whose focus is experiencing New York�s lifestyle. This hostel is within walking distance from all of New York�s major attractions like Madison Square Garden, Empire State Building, Times Square and the 34th street Herald square shopping center, as well as the Greenwich village and many others. Chelsea Spot Hostels is conveniently situated walking distance from Penn Station on 32nd Street, All of New York City�s major trains A, B, C, D, E, 1, 2 and 3 and other public transportation. A quick ride will take you anywhere in New York City. The public transportation system runs 24 hours a day seven days a week. Surrounded by fine restaurants, sports bars, local pubs, and other businesses near, it's no wonder people want to stay at Chelsea Spot Hostel.Apart from their prime location, Chelsea Spot offers many other amenities to its guests. They provide a full kitchen, guest lounge with a large High Definition LCD TV (for you sports fans), air conditioned rooms, although our rooms and bathrooms may be VERY SMALL our customer service is something we're BIG on, we also have the friendliest multi-lingual staff in New York, laundry room, 24-hour reception desk, backyard, lockers and Internet kiosks machines, along with WIFI (wireless internet).Chelsea Spot Hostel offers a range of rooms:4 bed mixed dorms8 bed mixed dorms8 bed female dormsTwin private dorms (Two beds)Double private dorm (One large bed)Linen are included during your stay however towels are not. Guest are welcomed to bring their own.There is free coffee and tea all day as well as free pizza once a week.Please keep in mind that:***NYC taxes of 13.375% will be added to your bill at check in.***Must be 18 years of age or over to stay at this hostel.***Cancellations or changes must be notified to the hostel at least 24 hours in advance. A NO SHOW charge for the total of your first nights stay will be charged on your Credit Card.***There is a 14 days maximum stay***Valid passport/out of state ID is required at check in. NO EXCEPECTIONS.***Check in time: 1pm***Check out: 11am***Hostel is open 24 Hours there is NO CURFEW

Directions

Directions from . . . JFK (John F. Kennedy International) Take the Port Authority Shuttle from inside the terminal to the Howard Beach Subway stop. Take the A subway train to 34th Street /Penn Station, then walk south to 30th Street. OR Take the Carey Bus directly to Penn Station, and walk South on 8th Avenue to 30th Street. LaGuardia Airport Take the Q33 bus to Roosevelt Ave/Jackson Heights. Take the E Subway train to 34th Street/Penn station, then walk south on 8th Avenue to 30th Street. OR Take Carey Bus directly to Penn Station Newark Airport Take Olympic Trails Express Bus to Penn Station, then walk one block South on 8th avenue to 30th Street. Penn Station/Amtrak Walk 1 block south on 8th Avenue to 30thStreet.

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