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Jazz on the Park-Hostel Reviews

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

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74%Overall Rating

From 145 ratings
  • 70%Character
  • 80%Security
  • 81%Location
  • 76%Staff
  • 70%Atmosphere
  • 68%Cleanliness

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80%

Nô respect of quiet hour!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your comments. We have set quiet hours from 11pm to 7 am everyday. We try our best to monitor and control any loud noises. We also have 24 hour reception that is always available to help with any unruly or bothersome situations. Thanks again

73%

Great staff and atmosphere!! I had a great time.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you. We are glad you enjoyed yourself. We strive to create a fun, inviting atmosphere. Safe Travels.

100%

everything is all right especially , the staff is really good !! XD

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your kind words. We hope to see you again soon. Safe Travels!

67%

Bathrooms are questionably clean, I was not impressed. The place has a lot of \"buts.\" For example, the bathrooms have hairdryers, BUT they only run on cold. The place has Wifi, BUT it\'s super slow and doesn\'t work most of the time (which the staff acknowledged). You get towels, BUT you need to leave ID. There\'s free breakfast, BUT it\'s cereal. I mean yeah it is a hostel, right? But you can\'t claim all these awesome things and then half-ass them, you know? Place was annoyingly far away.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your response. We have daily housekeeping that takes care of the rooms as well as the restrooms and common area. We offer many amenities that are free and readily available to guests. Our upper west side location is just a 15 minute subway ride from most New York attractions such as Times Square. We appreciate your comments and look forward to serving you again.

93%

Great hostel. Subway stop very closeby, very nice atmosphere and very helpful staff. Wireless internet is very iffy though. Not a problem with speed, but just very difficult to get and stay connected.


67%

My room and shower (302) was way too cold, and the shower room can use a few hooks on the wall (a very cheap fix that makes a huge difference). The bad is a sad bag of springs, but usable. The pub crawl was great, and made up for the rather shoddy amenities. Great social aspect.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Feb 2012
  • nik_elefth
  • Canada
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your response. We have a great social atmosphere, we offer various activities every evening to promote guest interaction. We are happy you enjoyed the pub crawl and we look forward to seeing you next time.

87%

I had a wonderful time during my stay there, the staff was very supportive and apt to towads clients need,the atmosphere was Great. .... I just Love it Ryan

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Trinidad And Tobago
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


57%

The corridors and rooms look old and shabby, to my eyes. Get the same charming atmosphere that is in the common space into the other parts of the building!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Austria
  • Male 25-30
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for the response. We are in the process of renovating the entire building new painting new vibe. Hope to see you soon.

70%

Correct hostel. - cons: double private room was noisy (people in the corridor and fan in the bathroom) and was small, breakfast at 9AM (late), no ability to set heater (too hot in the bedroom and staff only reduced it later), nothing to put our belongings in the bathroom, no free internet access on desktop computer (2$/30 mins), mattress wasn't clean - pros : checking 24/24, breakfast included, touristic information, metro isn't far (but necessary to go to the center), free wifi

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your response. We offer FREE breakfast every morning to accommodate the early risers as well as the late goers. Our front lobby has many brochures, discount coupons and maps to help guide our guests around the city. We are located just minutes from a central subway line and will get you to the heart of the city in minutes. Safe travels

57%

I have travelled to NYC quite a few times but never got so little for the money I paid. I left the hostel after 1 day and I was happy to get my money back for the remaining days. My new accommodation was better located, with a much better room but costed less money. Would not go again to Jazz On The Park...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


73%

Wifi should be available in every room. Dryers should work better.


87%

Overall very good hostel. Friendly staff and a great location. This was my second stay at Jazz on the Park, and I will definitely stay here again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your comments. We appreciate your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you next time

87%

very cold showers three days in a row no soap in bathroom had to go one floor down to shower room to wash hands.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for contacting us. We look forward to seeing you again.

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
  • (4 reviews)

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

83%

Helvetin hyvä.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


87%

Our trip to the Jazz hostel was average, then again it is a hostel. The staff were friendly and the place was relatively clean. However, our room had a water type heater in it, that constantly made extremelly, loud noises every five minutes, the noise was that loud that it would wake us up. I wouldn\'t stay there again but overall it was alright.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your response. We are constantly trying to improve our facilities and our guests experiences. Hopefully you will give us another try. Safe Travels

100%

Everything about this hostel was above and beyond my expectations! Amazing, outgoing staff, a great breakfast, extremely comfortable beds, perfect location, and a fantastically fun weekly schedule to boot! Wish I had been there longer! My only criticism: the curtains in the bathrooms for the showers need to be larger. Other than that, perfection! Thanks for an amazing stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


90%

I had such a great stay at this hostel! I stayed a week because I was looking for an appartment in nyc, and everybody was so nice, we had parties and a lot of fun Thank you again :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


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)


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