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Jazz on the Park-Hostel Reviews

36 West 106th Street @ Central Park West, New York City, New York, USA

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43%

All the hostel stuff in the loby and the bar is heavy metalist guys, They keep listening crazy screaming music and when you told them that jange the music or something they ignore you. The hostel have breakfast but the interesting thing is you have to wash ur dishes when u finish ur breakfast., So you have to trust the people who wash it before you use. The showers are not good. But the biggest problem if this hostels heavy metalist guys.


83%

Staff were really fun and helpful. The hostel was fun, clean and secure, everything I was looking for. I would definitely go back. Thank you!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your kind words. We aim to provide a comfortable, fun environment for our guests. We look forward to your return

83%

A good hostel, great location, but the people and staff made my stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your kind words, we look forward to your next visit.

63%

The female staff were very rude... every morning they have bad attitude, and I saty 5 days so I don`t recommend the hostal , they don`t answer the questions and no helpful at all ... the male staff in the nights are very nice people , but I think you can book something better for the same price

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • All Female Group 25-30
  • (1 review)


86%

I liked this hostel so much better than I expected to based on its hostelworld rating at the time of booking. It was cheap and fun and covered all of the bases. The Pros: * awesome staff * fun outings (dinners, comedy show, club passes, movies) * the usual prereqs: free breakfast, clean, wifi, good location, good vibe Cons: * wifi needs more bandwith & only works in the common area; * no cooking facilities; * maids are loud in the AM; * the styrofoam cups and plates need to go!!!

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your response. We are so glad you enjoyed yourself. Our staff really does strive to give the full guest experience with knowledge of New York and weekly activities that encourage guest interaction. Thanks again for your comments. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

43%

The bed sheets were so dirty! Stains everywhere even a blood stain!! For the price I paid it's really really bad. The hostel in the lounge looks nice and it has also a bar but the cleanliness is the first thing at all. I wouldn't recommend it. Lucky I've been there one night only!

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your comments. We have daily housekeeping that cleans rooms, common areas. and restrooms. Safe travels.

80%

I thing the male bathroom should be fixed (all 3 showers).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for commenting. We are in the process of renovating and repairing areas of the hostel. We appreciate your comments. Safe travels

70%

Staff were helpful. The hostel is located in a quieter area. It was comfortable enough.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


53%

Unfriendly and dictatorial on check in .eg (You shall do this you shall do that.) Bumpy Wire innerspring mattress has given me lower back problems even though I placed extra blankets on it. Very late breakfast 9-11 am. I had to walk up 5 floors crisscrossing the building to do so . A dull lifeless place with no attempt to make it friendly ,lively or homely. $75 was tpo much for a dorm bed ,even in new york ! especially for this place

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your response. We jave a 3 pm checkin time to allow for all the rooms to be ready for guest arrival. We provide free luggage storage on the day you arrive and 24 hour reception, so that our guests can go and explore the city and not feel obligated to return by 3. We provide free breakfast at a time that accommodates the early risers as well as the sleepheads. Thanks again, safe travels!

83%

ce n'est pas comme les photos , il n'ya pas de table de baby foot par exemple mais cava

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


80%

Heating was not working right in middel of december and nothing was done about it after asking personal. other than that it was a good place to stay, close to subway.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for contacting us. Are heating system is temperature driven. The temperature outside drives it's on and off function. The staff makes every attempt to make guest feel comfortable. Whenever possible we provide portable heaters and extra blankets. Thanks for commenting we look forward to seeing you again. Safe travels.

56%

The staff at the reception and at the bar was very unmotivated. They seemed very annoyed every time you asked them something, even they were just sitting around watching TV or doing something on their laptop. There is one girl who is very nice (working on Wednesday evening I think). The heating system only starts when it gets below 0 degrees celsius outside, so we ended up sleeping with a hat, scarf and two pullovers.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello and thank you for your comments. Our staff at the front desk and in the Cafe are very motivated to help staff and give them the best experience possible. Our heating system is temperature driven, but it isn't 0 degree's and and we offer portable heating units for any room that is too cold. Hopefully you will give us another chance and safe travels.

60%

The location was good and it was easy to get there with the subway. The room was not nice. The heating did not properly, at first it was too hot, then in the middle of the night it was cold. All the doors in the hostel were really noisy, and my mattress was covered with some kind of plastic that was making annoying noise everytime you moved. I suppose this hostel would be okay if I would come in drunk every night.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Couple 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


36%

No kitchen, Wifi sucks, we stayed one night and left.. It was awful.. I will not be staying again...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for responding. Yes, we do advertise a kitchen or place to store food, because unfortunately we do not have one. We do however have a full service cafe where guests can purchase drinks, food and snacks at a reasonable price 16 hours a day. We also offer free wi-fi in our common areas for guests the duration of their stay. All that is needed is to obtain the user name and password from the front desk. Hopefully you will reconsider and give us another chance, either way good luck in your travels.

76%

This Hostel is nice, is very close of Central Park and 103th subway station. The people is very friendly!! I think is good oportunity for know NY!!! / Este Hostel esta muy bien!! Muy cerca de Central Park y la estacion 103th de metro. La gente que se ospeda es amigable y simpatica. Yo pienso que es una buena oportunidad para conocer NY. Mucha suerte!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

The Staff was always very friendly and helpful, the location was very good. The only thing that i didnt like was, that it was very noisy, because the doors slammed very loud.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


70%

Stayed in private room, room reeked of smoke for duration of stay. Radiators in rooms are prone to sudden outbursts of noise during the night which did not particularly phase me but woke my partner several times during each night of our stay. Otherwise the location is great and everything is functional, the bathrooms aren't the greatest you will find in a hostel these days but they do the job. Staff were always friendly and very helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


86%

Jazz on the Park is great for what it is. Subway a couple of minutes walk so perfect for exploring NYC. Very friendly and helpful staff. Only criticism is the noise during the night. Doors were constantly banging (very loudly) which meant I didn't get one good nights sleep over the 4 nights I stayed.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


76%

In general the hostel is ok, nothing amazing or special about the place. The only good things about it was the location, nice quite place next to central park a wand getting the sub way (3 blocks away) Beds arent very good but if your going to be out most of the day then its no problem (Somwhere to sleep huh!)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

It's a confortable place with good staff. Very clean and secure and close to the Central Park.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


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