Glad it is back open. I went to NY in 2023 and it was closed. Stayed here back in August 2002. Amazing location. Remember going to Zabars and H&H Bagels at the corner every morning on my vacation back then. H&H is gone. Zabars is still there. Room was small, but had a microwave and fridge. Locations was great. read more

Found this hotel it if luck , & by Central Park - cute little hotel hidden from all the craziness . Checking in was very smooth process , the staff is friendly and make sure we had everything during our stay . Place was clean and organized, they are currently remodeling but minor repairs are left. Definitely will come here again. read more

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Great location and walkability. Friendly staff. The room was very clean and updated nicely. The elevators were extremely small though. I felt like squeezing into the tiny elevators with other guests, was equivalent to the old how many people can you cram into public telephone booth challenge LOL. Either way, I'd stay there again. read more

Location, price, room condition. Front desk staff courteous. Access to many sites, restaurants, M79 SBS bus.

I have stayed many times before their renovation. I live the location and the hotel. It wasn't fancy, but it met all my needs.

I stayed here a few years ago and had a very good stay. Stayed here on a trip to nyc with a large group. Some of the rooms are separated with a shared bath. It was ok sharing close quarters with friends, people that I knew. The building is modest, clean, nothing cutting edge nor fancy. Its a family owned establishment, so things aren't done in a rush. Polite service. I do recall it being sort of far away from midtown and the train taking a while and pricey cabs. Very residential, which is totally ok with me. Would I stay here again...? Since I am on a quest for the best affordable hotels in NYC, I would probably continue to explore other places. But I am very glad to know that this place came up in my affordable hotels in NYC search since its pretty good. I like the reservation website because it shows you what is available and what's sold out. read more

Being a native New Yorker, I hate to see visitors to my city get ripped off by fake reviews and pictures. That said, this hotel is deplorable. The fact that they are even allowed to still be operational is most likely due to the fact that they prey on visitors who are trying to save a little money. The rooms are so tiny they are almost inhabitable, the hallways are poorly lit and dirty and the front desk staff is extremely rude. This is NOT a hotel you give hundreds of dollars to while you're on a trip, it is a hotel you pay an hourly rate to when you need a place to bring a hooker. It IS in a good neighborhood, I will give it that. But if the Upper West Side wants to continue to improve it's increasing reputation, people should do something to either close or clean this place up. Final opinion: if you are visiting New York, I would 100% not recommend this location ESPECIALLY if you are traveling with children. Also, @Yelp - you really should instate a zero star option.*** read more

If I could I would do 0 stars. This is just an old apartment building that's been chopped up into poorly done, poorly painted rooms. When we woke up after the first night there was a MONSTER cockroach in the bathroom which we had to call to get killed. Besides that, I had to kill multiple smaller bugs also in the bathroom. The worst part was that when we went to talk to the manager downstairs suggesting they get a handle on their pest problem she was extremely snotty saying, "It was just a water bug" and "Well, it was just in YOUR room then" STAY AWAY. I was actually going to give them 2 stars before for how nice the front desk staff is but after this experience... read more

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It was disgusting. I got there at 12:30am was supposed to stay for 3 nights and as soon as I got into the room I ran downstairs to ask for a refund. The appearance, smell, and size of the room and the bed was that bad that I didn't care I wasn't being refunding the first night. I just rather leave the hotel as soon as possible as I did and look for sofa where to stay at least for that night instead staying in it. Such an awful experience read more

A few years back I went on a mini east coast tour vacation with my sister. I handled all of the logistics for us. After much research I settled on this hotel for a few reasons. 1) Price - for two college age students, the price could not be beat 2) Location - The hotel is located on the Upper West Side. It's a little more quiet and slower action-wise over there, but the closest subway station is only two blocks away 3) Size - We were able to snatch a two bedroom "suite" for less than other hotels were charging for a single room. This hotel makes no claims of being glamorous, luxurious or swanky. What this place is, is a place to sleep at night. And to be honest, for a pair of kids from California (one from LA, the other from SF), the last thing I want to do is stay inside a hotel room while all of NYC awaits us. I personally love some of the touches that make a place like this quintessentially New York City. The main elevator was comically small. Take a standard elevator, made for 12-15 people and half it in size, then half again. On a good day I think we were able to squeeze 5 people in it. It was a real tight fit though! Another nice touch is the radiator located in both rooms. Very foreign thing to a Californian. I'm glad it worked, because when we arrived in late October, the weather was unseasonably cold. When I visit NYC again, Riverside Tower will be on my short list of places to stay. Do yourself a favor and look into it. read more

I love this place! This hotel is so awful it's hilarious, but I would happily stay there again and again. I do think it is the best deal for the money in NYC. But: be prepared... The halls smell funny, the rooms are BEYOND tiny, and the shower was so small I could barely get into it. The doors usually have over a half-inch of empty space above them. There's no place to put your soap in the shower. And if you drop something under your bed, it is lost for the ages since you can't get under the beds since the room is so small. My roommate woke up to smell her blanket melting because it was up against the heat radiator. That's the bad side. The good side is that it was actually reasonably clean, though it is so old and worn out that it doesn't look clean. And the neighborhood is just terrific. You can catch the bus right by the hotel on Riverside (you must have a Metropass, though, which you buy at a subway station), which will take you right down to midtown, down Fifth Ave. and to Greenwich Village. The subway at 79th Street also goes to Times Square and Greenwich Village. Zabars is 2 blocks away, which is reason enough to stay here, and the Manhattan Diner on Broadway is a great place to eat, though you won't get in the door on a Saturday morning. There are also a Duane Reade drugstore and a McDonald's nearby on Broadway. There are a million sidewalk cafes all along Amsterdam Avenue, a few blocks away. Hotel staff are great, and the clientele is very nice. If you don't mind tiny, bare bones, grungy hotels, this is a good deal. It is a safe area. Just don't expect to walk around in your room. I saw no bugs there at all. Addendum: I have now stayed there about 6 times and some rooms are not as tiny as the first room I stayed in, and some hallways don't smell funny at all. Also some have good doors. But picky people who like perfection in their rooms should look elsewhere, and leave this great place for the rest of us! In Spring & Fall be sure to ask if they have air-conditioning at the time of your visit. I was there in May when temperatures were over 80 and they had not yet installed AC window units in their rooms. It was very uncomfortable staying there then, and they do not offer fans to ease the discomfort. read more

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I always recommend Riverside Tower Hotel to friends visiting me from out of town, because back when I wasn't living in the city yet, the hotel was my go-to. There's a lot to like about the place, and very little not to. The price is always accessible, the rooms are kept clean, the building is situated in a quiet--and safe--part of the city, a subway station is only two blocks away, and the staff are awesome. What's not to like? Well, it's a budget hotel. Typical of most properties in NYC, rooms are small. Though seriously, if you hang out at your hotel while you're at one of the greatest city in the world, something's wrong with you. read more

I'm giving this hotel 5 stars because 1. It's in a great location on a very good side of town 2. It's very close (2 blocks) from the subway 3. Staff was very friendly & courteous 4. You don't have to pay for the room until you check in (which was amazing) We had the suite which combined 2 rooms & a conjoining bathroom in the middle. We had one full sized bed, a twin bed & a pullout. We slept comfortably. And especially when we came back from exploring NYC it was always warm in our room. There was hardly any noise and the rooms (yes may be a bit old) but they were very clean. I'd definitely go back and stay there whenever I go back to NYC. Oh and they have free WiFi which is another plus. This hotel is walking distance to The American Museum of Natural History & Central Park. read more

This is a good spot to stay for not a ton of money, compared to most places in NYC. Yes, it's old and kind of looks haunted, but the bed was comfortable and the staff was incredible friendly. There's free parking on the street, and the front desk person even walked down to where we were parked to make sure that we weren't parked illegally. That's above and beyond-type stuff right there. The room is very small, but had a decent sized closet, a small bar fridge, a desk and a flat-screen tv mounted on the wall. It's what I imagine a small dorm room to be like. The bathroom was clean, but the shower had inconsistent water temperature. The elevator's slow and tiny, so if you can take the stairs, I'd recommend that you do so, even though it's kind of creepy in there. There's free wifi and a common room with some old couches. It's about a 10 minute walk from the nearest subway and across the street from a nice park. read more

This place deserves serious credit. Yes, the rooms are small. But I've gotten way smaller rooms in NYC at much higher end hotels. As long as you're not planning a hotel room dance party or a lets-stay-in-all-day honeymoon this is the place for you. And the price is amazing. Clean room, comfortable bed, air conditioning that took care of us in August, a working television and a decent shower. I would totally come back. Oh right, the location. is. amazing. Very central, and the room we got overlooked the Hudson River. It was also pretty quiet when we stayed there. The staff was very friendly in my experience. The biggest drawback to the hotel in my nerdy opinion is that there is no wifi access from the room itself, although they do have it in their lobby. And yes, the elevator does smell a bit funny. read more

Great little hotel with small rooms but good price and location. What more could you ask for? read more

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Let me get to the basics here: this hotel has a few positives and negatives. First, the positives: --It's in a good area on the Upper West Side. There's a lot in the immediate neighborhood to do and a lot of activity. --The hotel is quiet. It's in a side street in a residential neighborhood. --The hotel is across the street from a park that lines the Hudson River. --The free wifi in the hotel was good and they signal strong. --The prices were reasonable by New York standards. The negatives: --The hallways and rooms are hideous in appearance. I thought I was in a tenement house. --The room and bed I stayed in was very small. --The water pressure in the shower was pathetic. --There were no coffee makers in the rooms or no coffee or breakfast available in the lobby that I saw, do you must go out looking in he morning. In summary, if you just want a place to sleep for the night, you're not too tall to fit in the small bed, and you're not picky about appearances, this place is OK. It's about a mile and a half walk to 57th Street and 7th avenue, so it's not too far from the major sites if you don't mind walking a little bit. read more

Poor decision by staff resulted in my feeling unsafe. At 1130pm someone started pounding on my door. The doors only have a key lock in the handle. No other security/locks and no peek hole. I yelled that they had the wrong room. Pounding continued. Yelling on the phone happened next. I called downstairs and the desk said the food delivery guy must be on the wrong floor. WHY did the front desk send a delivery up at 1130 in a hotel with minimal security? The guest should have been summoned to the front desk. Outside of that, the room was barely big enough for its twin bed and the walls and doors are super thin so you hear everything. I expected that from the other reviews. Great location. read more

I really, really wish I could give more stars. For one thing, I love a bargain, and $119 a night is definitely a bargain. For another thing, the Riverside Tower Hotel is in an adorable neighborhood - very safe, clean, yupscale and VERY "New York." Alas, the place wasn't quite as clean as advertised on the website - with big stains on the carpet in the hallways, grimy-ish carpet in our room, and a sort of funky smell in the halls. In fact, though we booked for three nights, we ended up only staying one. My husband took one look at the carpet, the tiny rundown elevator, the old TV and the weird A/C unit in the closet (not to mention the unmatched doors in the hallway) and said, "We're checking out." That being said, the bed (though small) had a decent mattress and was comfy, the linens were clean, as was the bathroom, and the shower was great! Our shower was one of those tiled boxes that you step down into, and for some random reason, we got amazing water pressure, for a nice steamy lavish shower experience. And the woman at the desk gave us an immediate refund for the two nights we didn't stay, even though we'd booked on line AND we had already paid the entire three nights before we decided to relocate. So that was good, too. This is the sort of budget/student traveler hotel that is disappearing rapidly in today's world of chains and franchises, and for that reason I might recommend it to someone younger and less picky than my husband. (If I were traveling alone, I probably would've stayed.) And of course the problem for a place like the Riverside Tower is that, with sites like Hotwire out there, it truly isn't all that cheap. Through Hotwire, we found a room at the Barclay (now an Intercontinental Hotel - a chain) on East 48th between Park and Lex for $139.50 a night. It was swank and elegant, in an amazing location, and at only $20.50 more per night, it was the kind of deal that (a) we couldn't pass us and (b) will probably be putting places like the Riverside Tower out of business soon. Which is really sad. read more

It's the perfect hotel to be in Manhattan without the major Manhattan price! Modest rooms were perfect for our stay as we spent most of the time in and around NY. A couple blocks from the 1 Subway, and many cafes and eateries just a few blocks away. And most importantly friendly staff. We will definite come back read more

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The price is great, rooms are tiny, but clean, and the whole place is rundown and old. It's a fine place to stay, especially due to the fact that you get a clean room for not a lot of money. Staff is extremely rude, however. I love the neighborhood & it's really easy to get to midtown/downtown from the area. While I might not stay here again, there really is not anything wrong with the place. read more

As far as price vs. location goes, your not going to find a better deal no matter how clever you think you are. Rooms are clean and fine, but really, really small. I believe this building was actually a college dorm for many years, hence the many tiny, teeny rooms. However, when I just want a nice, quiet place to lay my head at night when I visit NYC, and I don't want to spend $200+ a night on a place I'll really only sleep in, this is really the only option. read more

If you want a cheap place to SLEEP and SHOWER in an amazing part of NYC, this is the place you need to look in to. Honestly, it can't get any better than Riverside. My husband and I wanted to take a trip to NYC, and with my husband never having been there, I knew that 90% of our trip would be sightseeing, not sitting/hanging out in our hotel. I'm so glad that I found this place! It's tiny, but clean and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Honestly, the staff there were probably the friendliest New Yorker's we met all weekend. It's right in the heart of Upper West Side and a block from Zabar's (which apparently is the place to have breakfast/lunch in NYC)! If you're someone wanting to visit NYC on a budget, go here! read more

This place was nice. Easy location, lots of stuff around and easy to get to the subway to get to all the sights.

The Palace Hotel this is not. But for the amount of money you are going to pay and the cozy, safe neighborhood you are in, you can't beat it. My Mom and I had 2 rooms connected by a bathroom. The rooms are very, very tiny. But hey, you are in NY. You aren't hanging out in your room. Just up the street is Zabar's and H&H bagels which is great for your breakfast in the morning. Easy to catch a cab right off of Broadway or walk down one street and you can catch the subway at 79th St. Also, not a far walk at all to Central Park from the hotel. All and all, I will be staying here again on my next visit to the city! read more

Expect chaos. When I checked in at 5pm, the air conditioning wasn't working, and the receptionist claimed there wasn't another room available. When the air conditioning was finally restored 3 hours later, the television wasn't working and wasn't fixed until the next day. The lobby was in disarray because of renovation. It's too bad, because the rooms have lovely views of Riverside Park and the Hudson River. The rooms are very small, but do have microwaves and mini fridge. The location is good. But expect something to go wrong. read more

I was recently stranded in NYC for 2 additional days/nights at this hotel with my daughter (16), my cousin & her daughter (12); due to the "blizzard" of 2015. We had planned a 4 day/3 night trip & this hotel was great when we went in July 2013, so we opted to stay there again. I'm glad we did! #1. The price was great! $120/night for a 2 room "suite". The rooms are small, but clean; and we had a small microwave & dorm-sized refrigerator and a flat screen TV in each room (local channels only). #2. The area is awesome. It is a mix of residential & commercial. Nearby: Zabar's, Starbucks, Chipotle, Marshalls & Victoria's Secret. #3. The staff. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. This came into play when our trip home was cancelled 2 nights in a row. They gave us a little break on the price (I'd looked online & the price we were given was cheaper); they were understanding that we didn't budget for this extended stay & gave us a break when they didn't have to. A special word of thanks to Matthew, who had to deal with my worried mom calling to make sure we would all be ok. He talked to her for about 20 minutes, which if you know my mom....let's just say he deserves a raise! I would happily stay here again! read more

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The hotel is in a great (clean, quiet, two blocks from subway) location and the staff was very friendly!!! Kept my baggage late for no charge. View of Hudson river from room. The hotel is dated but for a bed, shower, tv, and quiet sleep the price can't be beat! read more

Small rooms and small elevator but everything is clean and well kept. Staff went out of their way to be helpful. Just a couple blocks from the subway station too. read more

By far the worst hotel we have ever stayed in, more like an expensive flop house. The "suite" is a disgrace - a trundle bed in one room and a double bed in the other, both rooms so tiny that the beds took up nearly all the space. The bed was old and very uncomfortable; you could feel the springs poking up from the mattress. The micro-sinks were totally impractical and the furniture almost non-existent. The only lamp consisted of a ratty old shade and a broken stand. There was no security inside the room - we could not lock the door from the inside, there was no chain and no peep hole. There was no thermostat, only radiators that could not be turned off. On the positive side, the micro-elevators worked and the view out the window was very nice. read more

I would really give this hotel a rating of 2.5 stars, instead of a solid 2. This hotel supplies your basic needs; a bed, a bathroom w/ a shower, mini fridge, a/c unit and free wifi. The closest subway station is located about a block away from the hotel. The hotel is located at a decent spot where all the touristy attractions aren't that far away (two stops away from the Lincoln center). The cons: Building is old, so everything is a bit run down elevator and my room. My room was kept fairly clean, but due to the building being old everything looked like it was going to fall apart. The room was very tiny, in fact there is barely any space to walk around. The bed took up the entire space of the room. The bathroom was extremely small too. When I had to take a number 2 I had to keep the bathroom door open because my knees would be pressed against the door. The shower is extremely tiny probably no bigger than 3 ft around, so taking a shower in such a tiny space wasn't very pleasant. You have to bring your own hairdryer or you can borrow one at the front desk, but you have to bring it back every time ur done using it. I was told they provided all the necessary toiletries, but they did not provide shampoo, however, I was fortunate to have brought some w/ me. Price wise I felt it was a bit expensive for what it was. I stayed at hotels that looked crappier then this one, but had better bathrooms. Overall if you don't care about the cons that I just listed and just want to place that is in the heart of the city and want to sleep and shower I would say this place fulfills your basic needs. If your looking for a place to shower and do ur other bathroom businesses comfortably, then I would recommend someplace else. read more

Great location- quiet street upper west side, walk to MOMA, lots of small Brkfst spots - good price

I stayed at the Riverside Tower Hotel for one night in December. A friend of mine and I came up for a concert and reserved a "suite" with two rooms separated by a bathroom. The hotel is located in a nice area on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and is just a couple of blocks from the 79th street 1 line station. Our rooms were small, the first room had a single bed, mini-fridge, a t.v., and a very small table with two chairs. The other room contained a double bed, a t.v., and a small chest of drawers. Each room also contained a sink and a mirror. The best way to describe the rooms is that they reminded my of my first dorm room in college, only smaller. The rooms were as clean as one can expect for an old hotel in an old city. The beds were reasonably comfortable, although the pillows were old. The best thing about the room was the view of the Hudson River out of the windows. The shared bathroom was standup shower and a toilet. It too was reasonably clean. It had plenty of hot water and water pressure, which is about as much as you can ask from a hotel bathroom. There was also a common area on the first floor with free wifi and the clerks were friendly and knowledgeable. The best thing about the hotel is the location. As already mentioned it is in the Upper West Side, and has plenty of shopping and dining within walking distance. It is also only five or six blocks from Central Park. There are several subway stops for several lines nearby as well, which is nice because you can conveniently get to most of the sites, but are out of the tourist trap that is the Times Square area. All-in-all, I would definitely stay here again, although with the size and the age of the rooms, I'm not sure I'd want to bring young children (but I saw quite a few staying there). read more

Substandard. The rooms are ultra-tiny, badly laid out. The building is ancient and shows it. Shoddy, creepy.

Riverside towers wasn't the best hotel in NY but it was in a good neighborhood and reasonably priced if you just want a good nights rest. The bathrooms could use a serious makeover. I thought the shower and toilet were really unsanitary. Would be nice if they restocked the toilet paper every so often. read more

Brilliant hotel for the price, yeah the rooms are quite cramped and the wifi is a bit iffy but your in new york city! You use a hotel for sleep thats it, get out and about early and get back late. Fantastic place, definatly stay there again!!! read more

Great location. Wish they had a place to enjoy a nice cup of espresso & dessert. Rooms are clean and comfy. read more

It is just as it says - an inexpensive place to hang a hat, leave your luggage and go to sleep while you are in New York City. Dont expect to be entertained by amenities; this is as basic a place to stay as you can get. To find it on the tony Upper West Side is a bonus. Try to get a room that faces 80th street or the river. If offered "Room 8" on any floor, turn it down regardless of the rate. These rooms face inwards towards brick walls, where loud ventilation machinery is positioned. Worse, pigeons like to roost on those secluded inner windowsills. Running my window A/C unit for air brought the smell of pigeon droppings in all throughout the night. With the breeze off the Hudson River, tiny feathers worked their way through the gaps between the sill and the A/C unit. I would absolutely stay here again, but will spring the extra $15 or so per night for a better room. read more

My wife and I have stayed at the Riverside about ten times and are going again this December. It's the best value in NYC. The rooms are small but warm and clean. If you want more room then pay an extra $2000. I love staying here, it's close to everything, the staff are friendly and the hotel nice and quite. The neighborhood is great with great views of the Hudson river. This hotel will never please everybody but then neither does the Hilton at ten times the price. I love it. read more

The staff was friendly and helpful, the location CANNOT be beat (2 blocks from Broadway, Zabar's, the subway etc) and its across the street from a park. The neighborhood is nice and actually pretty quiet for NYC. Rooms are small and old but were clean and I dug the mocrowave and the fridge. I was not in New York to hang in my room and really appreciated the location and the price. The only drawback is clanging radiator pipes all night but thats what you get in an older building in the city. I would def stay here again! We had a "Mini-Suite" for $139 a night. 2 rooms (one queen size and one with a twin & trundle bed) with a bathroom n between. read more