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Reviews of Riverside Tower Hotel 2 stars

80 Riverside Drive, Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024, United States

#416 of 416 hotels in New York

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 242 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • River View Single
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was a very compact room, something you would expect in Manhattan in this price bracket, yet the layout made it feel spacious enough, great view, stylish decor and a very high standard in cleanliness. I felt safe and the room was very quiet. Supermarket and restaurants around the corner.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Park View Double
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small rooms indeed. Fine for a few nights, but no more than a carry-on suitcase would fit in the room. Almost no storage space - just drawers under the bed.

    Very clean room, lot of towels, really quiet location, close to public transport. Nice staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Park View Twin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked the strategic position. It was very clean and practical. The personnel was extremely kind.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay while in NYC
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • River View Single
    • Stayed 6 nights

    * Cleanliness in the room: It wasn't very appealing to see some dirt and body hairs (i) between the mattress and the wall, (ii) inside the boxes under the bed. Can the windows and dust from the baseboard be also cleaned? * Great view to the river, however the windows don't cut the noise from the always busy riverside roads. I used the earplugs for the night. * The mattress had signs of sagging. Maybe worth to consider turning it, pivoting it time to time?

    * Tea/coffee area facilitates the guests to have also their own meal. Thank you!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Definitely worth the price because of the amazing location.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Park View Single
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The room was minuscule. Like, I literally did not have space to open my carry-on bag on the floor, I could only do that on top of the bed. Also, the shower drain was a little bit clogged, which meant that I could shower for more than ~3min before water started flowing to the rest of the bathroom. It also also annoying that the light in the bathroom worked with a motion sensor, because, when you are inside the shower, it can't really detect that you are there so the light would turn off in the middle of showering.

    The location is absolutely superb. Very close to Central Park and Museum of Natural History + easy access to transit options, mainly subway. The bed was also quite comfortable and the staff was super nice overall. Can't complain about the wi-fi either.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    First we checked in. Second we went up the elevator. Great view so we were happy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • River View Penthouse Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No dining table

    View

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Good Location, Great View, Small Room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • River View Single
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room and bathroom were quite small

    The hotel is located in a good spot. It is a short train ride away from some of the major attractions you would want to visit including Times Square and Broadway. The room was well-designed and organized. It had a breathtaking window view of the river. The bed and amenities were good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    I really enjoyed my stay! It is very good price for a clean room, nice service, and great area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Park View Single
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location is great, near the beautiful park; the area is calm and clean, one of the best areas in Manhattan, really. The room is small but has everything essential in it. It is very good price for a clean room, nice service, and a great area!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • River View Single
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location of the hotel is very good. few minutes walk to the subway station and a short ride brings you to Times square area. The room was very comfort and clean with a great view.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • River View Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is tiny, but i think that‘s the price-quality in NYC.

    It is new and modern, also clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. Free coffee and tea in the lobby area is good. Location is good, walkable to the Central Park, and many restaurants and cafes in the neighborhood. Also close to subway station (red, Line 1), that goes straight to Times Square, and South ferry (station near the ferry to Liberty island).

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Park View Double
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small rooms.

    Wonderful , Kind and Helpful Staff!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    It is a small compact room, but had everything I needed. and the price was good. loc is excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Accessible Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the AC thermostat was set to french. was a little annoying to figure out how to set it to AC. but once i did, temperature was great.

    I often view a hotel as just a bed. I lived in nyc for 20 yrs, so this hotel being cheaper, and on the upper west side. AND being basically small/compact weren't an issue. bed was comfortable, had a shower/bed/toilet, was quiet when sleeping. To me this is the perfect hotel. It was a small room, but perfect for my needs and expectations. would stay there again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Worth it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • River View Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water spills out of the shower and into the hotel room sometimes

    Clean and convenient location. Buzz in to get to the hotel so it is safe. Staff very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Ideal location, lovely and clean property. Friendly, helpful staff. Would definitely stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Park View Single
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Friendly, helpful staff. Good location. Facilities available.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent place to stay. Small but nice and in great area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • River View Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no breakfast offered.

    It is in a nice area. Rooms are very small but cute and comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • River View Accessible Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Minimal public facilities— including no breakfast or even coffee/tea in the lobby.

    Location was great— we enjoyed walking along the Hudson River in Riverside Park. Room was clean and nicely decorated, bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Park View Double
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room size is too small

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • River View Double
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There could have been a mat for feet in front of the sink. Would also appreciate glasses rather than plastic.

    Check in was wonderful. We arrived early and Joanna was kind enough to check us in without additional charge. The room was small but very thoughtfully arranged to provide us with all the space we needed. The room was also very quiet.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Park View Twin
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can be slightly noisy if your room is near the elevator and you’re a light sleeper (you can here the elevator “ding” sound quite clear)

    Very well located, clean and comfy beds and all the staff was very nice.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • River View Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We didn't find anything we didn't like.

    The position of the hotel is great. near to the park, near to the Hudson River and just two blocks from subway station. The place is really quiet. Room was small but there was everything we needed. Plus nice view. There was coffee and Tee in the lobby for whole day. Stuff was great and helpful. Great place to stay if you are visiting New York and you need the place to sleep over and stay a couple of nights. You will not make a mistake if you choose this hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Clean and comfy place for short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Park View Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The space was still pretty small. So I’d say it’s good for short stays.

    The room was recently renovated and very clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • River View Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Stuff is very friendly. They let us check-in 1.5 hour earlier without additional charge. Room is very small, with bunk beds, but had an amazing view from the 16th floor. Also, good location, nearby subway station and walkable distance to Central park.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Great location and great value for money for simple stays
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Park View Single
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No breakfast at all. Even a simple coffee machine would be great Rooms are VERY small

    Great location and very friendly front desk staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • River View Double
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would have liked to see safety bars in the shower..

    There was no breakfast...

    Stayed in April 2024

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