HOUSING OPTIONS Temporary Places to Stay

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1 HOUSING OPTIONS Temporary Places to Stay Directory of Hotels & Residences Page 1 of 13

2 In the following pages, you will find a comprehensive collection of hotels, hostels, and residences throughout New York City. These housing options provide short-term and temporary housing, ranging from one night to more extensive periods of stay. We hope that this information makes it easier for you, the entertainment professional, to find reasonably priced housing in and around the heart of Manhattan. With that said, many of these are ever changing and an additional web search would be most advised. DISCLAIMER Please be advised that prices, locations, and contact information may change without notice. Even with the provided information, it is important to complete your own research, and to check that all data included is still valid, prior to your desired time of stay. Page 2 of 13

3 MANHATTAN BUDGET HOTELS & HOSTELS 3 East 3 rd Co. 3 East 3 rd Street New York, NY Check for current prices. All rooms are singleoccupancy only, with shared bathrooms (2 toilets and 1 shower) on each floor. Furnished dormitory style rooms, with desk, chair, single bed, air conditioner, color TV, closet, optional wi-fi (with additional fee), vanity with hot and cold water, and refrigerator however, NO cooking is allowed in the dorm rooms. The dorm is located between Bowery and 2 nd Avenue. American Dream 24 Hostel 168 East 24 th Street (Between Lexington and 3 rd Avenues) New York, NY Cell # of Owner, Lou Barretto: Check for current prices. Breakfast, towels, and linens are included. Main dining area, family run and owned. luggage storage, kitchen access, 24-hour check-in, concierge, no smoking, taxes included. Subway Access: 4,5,6-23 rd Street Amsterdam Inn 340 Amsterdam 76 th Street Check for current prices. 24-hour reception, multilingual staff, private and shared rooms, air conditioning, continental breakfast, pool and gym access, internet, TV, telephone, daily maid service. Belleclaire Hotel 250 West 77 th Street Check for current prices. Rooms range from Economy with shared bath to the Superior Two Bedroom Suite. Free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, ipod docking stations with alarm clocks, fridge, telephone, breakfast vouchers, movies on Demand, ironing board, fitness center, complimentary New York Post newspaper (Mon-Fri), fax & copy service. Big Apple Hostel 119 West 45 th Street New York, NY Check for current prices. NOTE: room rates vary by calendar month. Half a block from Times Square. Close to Greyhound, Amtrak, Port Authority, and Grand Central Terminal. All rooms are airconditioned. Free Wi-Fi on the ground floor, and 2 internet kiosks ($1.00 for 10 minutes). No lockout, no smoking, linens, internet access, child friendly, security lockers, common room, telephone/fax facilities, 24-hour reception, taxes included, luggage storage, coin-op laundry in basement. Kitchen access and a backyard BBQ are also available. Maximum stay of 21 days. Subway Access: A -42 nd Street Bowery s Whitehouse Hotel of NY 340 Bowery (Between 2 nd and 3 rd Avenues) New York, NY Check for current prices. 1-3 persons per room, price adjusted accordingly. 15 minutes from Grand Central Terminal, Port Authority, and Times Square. Good for students, backpackers, and people on a budget. Hotel not suitable for older travelers. Each floor has shared bath facilities, 1-3 persons per room, air conditioning, laundry facilities, Generally do not allow guests under the age of 16. Maximum stay of 28 days in any 56-day period. Subway Access: 6- Bleecker Street, B,D,F- Houston Street, N,R- 8 th Street. Page 3 of 13

4 Central Park Hostel & Inn 19 West 103 rd Street (Between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue) Check for current prices. Private rooms, Studio apartments. Laundry and linen services available. Towels not provided for Dormitory Rooms. 24-hour security, maid service, TV area, internet facilities, patio, recreational lounge. A PASSPORT or International ID is required for check-in. New York, NY Chelsea Center 313 West 29 th Street New York, NY Check for current prices. The smallest, and one of the oldest hostels in NYC. Private rooms available in the Eastside location only. There are two locations: Chelsea Center West, within walking distance of Times Square, and Chelsea Center East, in the East Village. Good for single travelers, especially females, provides a safe environment. Offers Continental breakfast, linens, internet access, luggage storage, kitchen access. MUST have a PASSPORT to check-in. Chelsea Inn 46 West 17 th Street New York, NY Check for current prices. Continental breakfast included. All rooms have air conditioning, refrigerator, coffee maker, sink, and safe. There is also free Wi-Fi and voice mail. Call regarding more long-term stays, have furnished/unfurnished suites. This property is a 4-story walk-up no elevator. Chelsea International Hostel 251 West 20 th Street (Between 7 th and 8 th Avenues) Chelsea Star Hotel 300 West 30 th Street New York, NY NYNY Check for current prices. Must be 18+, even when with guardian or parent. Taxes not included, linens included, rooms designed with themes. Two week maximum stay. NOTE: there is no elevator at this location. Comfort Inn Midtown 129 West 46 th 6 th Avenue New York, NY (1369) Check for current prices. Private Rooms available with either a double bed or bunk bed. Maximum of 2 people per private room. Linens provided (not towels), pizza free on Wednesday nights, coffee and tea in kitchen areas, two common dining areas and kitchens, 24-hour check-in and reception, laundry facilities. Free Continental breakfast from 8:00am to 10:00am. Minimum of three night stay during all major holidays. MUST have a PASSPORT to checkin. Check for current prices. The hotel is a smoke-free property and offers a variety of thoughtful amenities and services including free Wireless Internet, complimentary continental breakfast, daily newspapers, in-room personal safes, as well as reduced-rate parking. All rooms are equipped with an iron, ironing board, coffee and coffee maker, hairdryer, cordless speakerphone with voic , as well as Movies on Demand and Nintendo video games. Larger rooms are available for families or business meetings. The Comfort Inn Midtown features a 24-hour business center with complimentary incoming fax, Internet and copying. Page 4 of 13

5 Educational Housing Services 31 Lexington Avenue New York, NY (800) A not-for-profit organization that provides comfortable, affordable and safe housing for students all year long. Properties located in East Midtown, Herald Square, and Brooklyn Heights. Lease by the semester, the 9 month school year, or a full 12 months. Summer housing is also available. Check for current prices. Premier provider of hostels throughout the world. All guests under 18 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Free linens, towels, and housekeeping services. Inroom lockers, restaurant on premises, 24-hour security and check-in, TV room, heat/airconditioning, terrace, garden, NYC tours (some free). Subway Access: 1,9-103 rd Street Gershwin Hotel/ Hostel 7 East 27 th Street New York, NY Check for current prices. Art gallery in hotel, progressive jazz performances, rooftop lounge, café, no in-room lockers, linens, towels, bar, 24-hour reception, elevator, no curfew, internet access, telephones. Attracts an eclectic mix of young artists, European students, bargain-hunting tourists and business travelers. Subway Access: N,R,6-28 th Street, Madison and Fifth Avenue Buses Goddard Riverside Community Center- Capital Hall 593 Columbus Avenue Provides housing for men/women who are vulnerable to homelessness, due to age, income, or disability. Provides meals, case management, 24- hour security, recreational activities. Hostelling International New York 891 Amsterdam Avenue Page 5 of 13

6 International House 500 Riverside 122 nd Street New York, NY Short term stays: 1-9 Nights, Monthly rates, Check for current prices. Short term stays in the dorm-style rooms are available during the summer months and on a more limited basis during the winter break. Minimum age is 18. Provides long term stays, for students and individuals, throughout the year, must apply and go through an admissions process. Dining room, 24-hour security, laundry room, in-room telephone services, a pub, and weekly social and cultural activities. Subway Access: 1,9-125 th Street, M4 & M104 Buses- 122 nd Street and Broadway International Student Center 38 West 88 th Street included, common room, linens and towels included, no curfew, security lockers, no smoking. Subway Access: B,C to 103 rd Street Jazz on the Town Hostel 307 East 14 th 2 nd Avenue New York, NY Check for current prices. No private rooms. 24-hour reception and check-in, restaurant, internet access, breakfast included, common room, linens and towels included, no curfew, security lockers, no smoking. Subway Access: L- 1 st Avenue Kolping House 165 East 88 th Street New York, NY (This page is in German call for further info and assistance.) Check for current prices. June-October, one week maximum for entire summer, November-May, two week maximum stay. Guests can only stay once, for maximum stay allowed, within any 30-day period. Taxes included in price, age restrictions (18-35), linens provided, internet access, luggage storage, telephone/fax facilities, no lockout, kitchen facilities, and a garden on premises. In business since Need valid ID- Passport or US Driver s License. Subway Access: B,C,1,9-86 th Street Jazz on the Park Hostel 36 West 106 th Street (@ Central Park West) Check for current prices. Known for wild parties/bbqs with free beer, known as the party hostel - BBQ in summer only. Called Starbucks with Bunk Beds. 24-hour reception and check-in, laundry, restaurant, internet access, breakfast Check for current prices. MEN ONLY. Call for updated reservations and informations. Maximum stay of three months. All rooms are private, with shared baths. Try to book far in advance. Marrakech Hotel (formerly Malibu Hostel) 2688 Broadway Check for current prices. Formerly a hostel, this property is now a boutique hotel decorated in Moroccan style. The website says: In Moroccan culture, there exists a strong dedication to hospitality and treating guests like family. This commitment to service is on full display throughout our welcoming NYC boutique hotel. Our accommodations feature upscale amenities such as flat-screen TVs, plush, European bed linens, and CD clock radios. You can also enjoy high-speed Internet access, daily maid service, and a laundry valet service. You'll feel so pampered that you'll forget you're traveling on a budget! There is a Starbucks next door as well as an excellent Thai restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. NOTE: this property has no elevator. Page 6 of 13

7 Subway Access- 1,9-103 rd Street Morningside Inn 235 West 107 th Street Check for current prices. Front desk reception, security, lounge, laundry, phones, refrigerators, kitchens, maid service, TV, air conditioning. Subway Access: 1,9-110 th Street Murray Hill Inn 143 East 30 th Street (Between Lexington & Third Avenues) New York, NY Check for current prices. No minimum stay, open year round, no pets, smoking, or alcohol. All rates include two meals. Performing Arts Short Term Housing, LLC 223 West 70 th Street New York, NY Check for current prices. 2-night minimum. Some weekly-monthly rates available. The Pod Hotel (formerly Pickwick Arms Hotel) 230 East 51 st Street (Between 2 nd and 3 rd Avenues) New York, NY Check for current prices. 24-hour reception, multilingual staff, private and shared rooms, air conditioning, continental breakfast, internet, TV, telephone, daily maid service Subway Access: 6-28 th Street Park 79 (formerly Hayden Hall Hotel) 117 West 79 th Street Check for current prices which depend on type of room and occupancy. Bath with amenities, 24-hour doorman, 32 flat-screen TV with satellite cable and premium channels, down duvet comforters, air conditioning, in-room laptop safe, CD player/clock radio with MP3 and ipod docks, telephones with voice mail. Penington Friends House Quaker Affiliation 215 East 15 th Street New York, NY Check for current prices. Free WiFi, LCD TVs. Hip, eclectic rooms ranging from a bunk-bed double with shared bath to doubles and queens with private bath. Offers air conditioning, telephones with voice mail and data port, multilingual concierge service, restaurant, rooftop garden bar, and a neighborhood of economical eateries. Subway Access: 6-51 st Street Portland Square Hotel 132 West 47 th Street (Between 6 th and 7 th Avenues) New York, NY Check for current prices. Rooms with shared or private bath. Located in Times Square. Riverside Tower Hotel 80 Riverside Drive Check for current prices. Small fridge in every room, will provide utensils and plates for in-room eating. Not dormitory style. Page 7 of 13

8 SARA'S NY HOMESTAY (212) West 36th Street, Suite #802 New York, NY Fax (212) Check for current prices. 7 nights minimum, up to four years. Four weeks (discounts available for stays of one semester). Double rooms subject to availability. Cost for the second person 50% above price of a single room. Registration fee, Airport pick up and drop off available. Student type accomodations. Private room with self served breakfast, sharing apartment or house with a family or a roommate. Shared bathrooms or private bathrooms available. Close to public transportation. Total capacity: more than 400 homestays. Seafarers & International House 123 East 15 th Street New York, NY Check for current prices. Only guesthouse operated by a church agency in NYC, founded in Maid service, coffee bar, library, TV, private telephones, voic , smoke free rooms, air conditioning. Sky Hostel (formerly Columbus Studios) 106 West 83 rd Street HOSTEL dex.php Check for current prices. Offers 24-hour reception, lounge, TV, internet access, supply linens soap and towels, luggage storage, no lockout, no curfew, no smoking, breakfast not included, smoking rooms, telephone/fax access, child friendly, taxes not included, daily housekeeping provided upon request, extra charges may apply for children. Subway Access: 1,9-86 th Street Swiss 1291 Hostel 337 West 55 th Broadway New York, NY Check for current prices. Near Times Square, about 5 minutes walking distance, double and private rooms, continental breakfast, kitchen facilities, linens available, internet access, no smoking, no curfew, age restriction, TV, common room, luggage storage, Laundromat, taxes included in price. Minimum stay of three nights. Free cell phone offer, too! Times Square Beds & Rooms 356 West 40 th Street, 2 nd Floor (Between 8 th & 9 th Avenues) New York, NY Check for current prices. Must be 18+, minimum of 3 nights, and maximum of 21. There is minimal lockout, linens included, no curfew, passport required, free internet access, kitchens. Union Square Inn 209 East 14 th Street New York, NY Check for current prices. 24-hour reception, multilingual staff, private and shared rooms, air conditioning, internet, TV, telephone, daily maid service, café. Subway Access: 4,5,6,L-14 th Street, Union Square. The Wanderers Inn Hostel 257 West 113 th Street New York, NY Page 8 of 13

9 Check for current prices. Single and double beds. Recently renovated, in heart of Harlem, close to subway. Free services include movie nights, pizza parties, and coffee and tea in kitchen area. Must be 18+ to stay. Passport REQUIRED- from Canadians and Americans as well. Two week maximum stay. Subway Access: C- 116 th Street West End Studios 850 West End Avenue (212) Check for current prices. Clean linen, towels, and colorful rooms renovated in Internet access, bathrooms on each floor, 24-hour reception, fax/copy center, concierge, message center, laundry, safes, housekeeping. Subway Access: 1,9-103 rd Street West Side Inn Hostel & Hotel 237 West 107 th Street Check for current prices. Offers: Concierge, TV, bathrooms on each floor, kitchenettes, message center, laundry service, fax and copy center, 24-hour reception. Wolcott Hotel 4 West 31 st Street New York, NY Check for current prices. Iron and ironing board, free breakfast, telephone with voic , TV, inroom safe. Subway Access: 6-33 rd Street, all trains at Penn Station Page 9 of 13

10 WOMEN S RESIDENCES Brandon Residence for Women 340 West 85 th Street Current monthly rates range from $1,023-$1,210. Guest may stay for as few as three days. For longer stays, monthly rates are available. Private rooms, two bathrooms per floor, breakfast and dinner served every day and included in room rates, rehearsal space, piano access, reading room, voic , maid and linen service available, kitchenette, 24-hour security. NOTE: male visitors are allowed in the first-floor sitting room ONLY. Subway Access: 1,9-86 th Street Centro Maria 539 West 54 th 11 th Avenue New York, NY (212) (No website found) Check for current prices. This facility is for women only, between the ages of 18-29, who are working or are students. Prices include breakfast and dinner, TV, lounge, patio, cafeteria. Contact for an application/interview. There is a strict curfew. Housing is available for 30+ day stays. cenmariany@mindspring.com El Carmelo Residence 249 West 14 th Street New York, NY Check for current prices. Prices include breakfast and dinner on weekdays (no meal service on weekends). This is a women-only residence run by the Carmelite Sisters Teresa of San Joseph, and is open to women between the ages of 18 and pm curfew nightly. Closed for 15 days in June of each year. Jeanne D Arc Home 253 West 24 th Street New York, NY Check for current prices. Applications only taken periodically, inquire monthly. Located in Chelsea, for women only. Markle Residence Operated by Salvation Army 123 West 13 th Street New York, NY For women ages 18 to 35 only. Check for current prices. Spacious dining room, snack area, beauty/barber shop, auditorium and chapel, roof garden, TV room, a library and laundry facilities, too, 24-Hour security, security monitors and cameras in public areas, alarm doors, limited maid service. For women only, all room rates include two meals daily. Sacred Heart Residence 432 West 20 th Street (Between 9 th & 10 th Avenues) New York, NY Check for current prices. Residence provides temporary lodging to women 18 to 30 years old, but the administration reserves the right to accept older women as well. Stays of longer than one month must be renewed at the end of each month. Women under 18 must be accompanied by a mother or guardian (at least 25 years old) for the length of their stay. Breakfast and dinner served daily, no meals or food provided on weekends or holidays. There IS a curfew. Page 10 of 13

11 St. Mary s Residence 225 East 72nd Street New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) stmarysres72@aol.com Weekly: (2-11 weeks) $225 per week Check for current prices. Minimum stay 3 nights. All single rooms. Shared bathrooms. Smoke free building. Kitchen and lounge available. Write, call or fax to receive an application. Total capacity: 147. Webster Apartments 419 West 34 th Street New York, NY Check for current prices. By subway, only 20 minutes from Midtown Manhattan, located in a residential area. Breakfast included, linens and towels, 24-hour reception, fitness facilities, swimming pool, sauna. No taxes added to cost. Subway Access: G Nassau Street; L- Lorimer Street Harlem YMCA Claude McKay Residence Guest Rooms 180 West 135 th Street New York, NY x Check for current prices. 4-week minimum stay, 5- year maximum stay, price includes two meals daily. Interview and some on-site chores required. Only women allowed. YMCA & YWCA De Hirsch Residence/ 92 nd Street YMCA 1393 Lexington 92 nd Street New York, NY Check for current prices. 30-day minimum stay. Geared towards student, young professionals, and relocations. Housing available for more than 350 people. Fully furnished single and double rooms with shared bathrooms. Weekly maid service, kitchen and laundry room on each floor, 24-hour security, WiFi, and large communal bathrooms. Must be 18+. Greenpoint YMCA 99 Meserole Avenue Brooklyn, NY Check for current prices. Located in the center of Harlem, have 235 rooms at reasonable rates. Rooms have single or double occupancy, color television, and air conditioning. Access to Health and Wellness Center, swimming pool, weight room, 24-hour security and housekeeping services. No taxes added to any cost. Subway Access: 2,3,B,C- 135 th Street, and access to midtown and cross-town bus lines North Brooklyn YMCA 570 Jamaica Avenue Brooklyn, NY Check for current prices. All rooms are single occupancy. Access to complete fitness center, indoor track, also, 24-hour reception, swimming pool, towels, laundry, free car parking, no smoking, free internet access. Subway Access: A- Broadway Junction, then Q56 Bus. Vanderbilt YMCA 224 East 47 th Street (Between 2 nd and 3 rd Avenues) New York, NY Page 11 of 13

12 Check for current prices. Said to be one of the best buys in NYC, small rooms are clean, and has a Café on site. Attracts people from all over globe, convenient to bus and subway. Room service, safety deposit boxes, housekeeping service, luggage storage, and access to all YMCA facilities available. No taxes added to cost. Subway Access: 4,5,6,7,S- 42 nd Street and Lexington Avenue- Grand Central Terminal West Side YMCA 5 West 63 rd Street (Between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue) New York, NY Check for current prices. The Y offers clean, inexpensive accommodations with access to all of the fitness facilities located on the premises. 550 single/double rooms with private or shared baths Ask about the 3, 4, 5, and 8 day packages. Can include continental breakfast. Also, café and guest services desk. No tax added to cost. Subway Access: 1,9-66 th Street and Broadway, A,B,C,D- 59 th Street and Columbus Circle Page 12 of 13

13 Some helpful websites Please note that the website: is filled with MISinformation. Comment [SS1]: Add to SRO list. Page 13 of 13