Manhattan Bowery Lodge

It was an authentic lower east side experience.

Not much A lot of hair in the bathrooms, location was close to a subway station that was nice, but pics of the rooms are misleading as they cut off certain walls to make the rooms look bigger. We could barely fit our suitcases in the room— I had to sleep with mine on my bed so we had space to stand and get dressed. They did not include that the restrooms/showers are communal whatsoever, so it was a surprise when we arrived and saw that they were not only shared with other guests, but rather unclean (especially in the shower).

The property is in a great prime location close to everywhere you need to be in NY. There are several subways close by, a variety of restaurants and bars. It was convenient for me to get around easily and explore the city. Mr.Lee is great, very polite and always happy to give recommendations on places you need to visit and how to get there. There is a kettle with coffee and tea in the common area for guests to help themselves to. There is also a microwave and fridge in the common area for those nights when you just want a take away. There are 4 shared bathroom/toilets that some guests would leave unclean. An in house housekeeper would try to clean them as regularly as possible. This is more a problem with some guests cleaning up after themselves than a problem with the hotel. One other thing is that there is a very steep flight of stairs to get to the 2nd floor where the hotel is ; no lift. Just a heads up for anyone with heavy luggage. Pack light!

The location and the price. The room barely held the bed and at 5’10” with my head in the pillow. My feet were flat against the wall. Four bathroom/shower rooms for the whole floor to share.

Superb

Disappointing

I had a great stay...

The location was good. The bed was super comfortable. Linens and toiletries provided. Staff friendly. The stair climb is insane. The room is litterally a closet but is a nice comfortable place to sleep.

Very good

Closeness to Manhattan Notv , no nightstand light.

Passable

Bad

The room was comfortable. Small, only enough room for the bed and a small walkway for it. Centrally located too, for the price. They didn't disclose the fact that there were no windows for any of the singles, nor were they explicit about the fact that all single rooms necessitate a shared bathroom. It's a bit deceiving because on the photos there's a picture of the bathroom and the room side by side, implying they're connected. They provide slides for your feet but clearly other people have used them, so if you stay be sure to bring your own slippers and washcloth as they only provide body towels.

Hall bathroom.

Small, but clean and safe. The space as a whole has AC and each room has a strong little fan. The doors have enough of a lock to wake you up if someone tried to force it, and the staff would notice. It's close to the subway and pretty central on the lower East side. Can't beat it for the price. Hall bathroom.

The location and price was amazing! Smooth check in and friendly staff. The lobby area was very cozy and well kept. They provide coffee and water, shared fridge space, and a shared kitchen area. Slept safe & sound ! The shared bathrooms were as expected- they did their best to keep them nice and fresh, just know what you're getting into if you've ever stayed at hostels before!

There is clear signage from the street for the Bowery Lodge. There is 24 hour staff on hand. They give clear helpful instructions upon arrival. There is WiFi throughout the hostel. You can request clean towels if you require. The bathrooms were regularly cleaned. Considering the rooms were all fully booked, There was always one bathroom available for use at any time of day or night. There was always hot water, even during peak period. The unlimited 24 hour tea/coffee/water beverages are highly appreciated. The communal seating area was homely. The walls were brightened up with pieces of art, some looked like they were drawn by family member's children which added to the simple homely style decor. My bed was comfortable. The floor fan in the room was highly effective. I switched it off because it made the room too cold for me. When I requested another blanket, I was granted one. The room served it's purpose. I was able to sleep well (with ear plugs as I always do). I was safe and my belongings were secure. There were plenty of hooks to hang my belongings and clothes up on to. The hostel is well located with China Town on the doorstep, and many metro stations nearby. The bathroom mirrors are scratched from cleaning, and so it can be difficult if you want to fix your hair/make up etc. One of the bathroom does have some moulding grout, which happens in bathrooms, but the staff still clean the bathrooms throughout the day. So cleanliness is not an issue. I also couldn't work out how to operate the shower in one of the bathrooms as it had a different method of operation.

Not bad for a hostel, ok if you just want to trek nd have a place to rest and clean up!

The place was quiet, room & shared bathrooms were clean. Staff was friendly. Location is near subway. Neighborhood safe

Very friendly and helpful staff! Hostel was tidy but bathroom wasn't clean.