YOTEL New York

James Hodouin

I recently stayed at YOTEL Times Square and was impressed by its futuristic, efficient concept. The room felt almost like a compact spaceship cabin. The bed folded away at the touch of a button, creating extra standing space during the day. Despite the small footprint, a narrow floor-to-ceiling window offered a beautiful view toward New Jersey. The hotel experience is highly automated. Check-in is done through self-service stations similar to those found at airports, and you can issue as many key cards as needed. One interesting aspect is the elevator system: you first take an elevator to the 4th floor and then transfer to a second set of elevators to reach the upper guest floors, such as the 19th floor. The location is extremely convenient, situated on the edge of Times Square along 10th Avenue, allowing easy access to the theater district while being slightly removed from the busiest crowds. The biggest surprise was the price. During the first week of the World Cup, when many Manhattan hotels had increased their rates to $1,200 to $1,800 per night, YOTEL was still available for around $300 per night, making it one of the best value options in the city. Overall, YOTEL offers a modern, efficient, and surprisingly enjoyable stay for travelers who appreciate innovative use of space, technology, and smart value during peak travel periods.

Kiara Jade

We have stayed at Yotel over three times. It is an affordable hotel in a convenient location. As mentioned by other reviewers, this isn’t a brand new hotel. It could use some updating. However, everything during our stays have been functional and clean so we easily overlooked those aspects. Front desk, luggage service, housekeeping have all been pleasant. Beds were comfortable. Shower had great pressure. Towels were restocked daily. I highly recommend Enoch’s for lattes and Qamaria for speciality pistachio lattes, both within a 6 min walk. Snowflakes if you need a foot massage. Superior Gourmet for a quick BEC breakfast. Claudio’s for pizza. High line is maybe 10-15min walk. Plus tons more all in walking distance. Highly recommend if you just want somewhere convenient and clean to stay after long days of exploring. If you plan to spend a significant time in your room and using hotel amenities, you may prefer elsewhere.

Nicole Jordan

I stayed for 8 days. This hotel markets itself as a trendy, modern, minimalist establishment. But when you look past that, it’s a bit run-down. The rooms are extremely tiny and there is no real bathroom setup, just a toilet with a sliding door, so I think this is really only ideal for solo guests. Cleanliness is acceptable, place is just a bit run-down like I said. 4th floor rooftop is the ONLY amenity here, but you can only sit there with a purchase? Worst elevator service I have EVER encountered. I was waiting 10-20 minutes. Ice & water machine on my floor was broken. Extremely limited meal options, yet no fridge or microwave available for you anywhere to store any of your own food/drinks/snacks. However, location is excellent. Service was excellent, our concerns were attended to quickly and politely. Housekeeping was frequent, place was being consistently cleaned and always had a pleasant smell. Pretty mediocre experience, I probably wouldn’t stay here again with such a high nightly price and such few amenities, but if your expectations are minimal & you do well in a cramped space then you’d probably be satisfied enough.

PEERADA DOKMAI

I had a very disappointing experience at this hotel. First, I had a package delivered to the hotel, but it went missing. When I asked the staff for assistance, they showed no interest in helping me locate it or investigate what happened. I felt completely ignored, and no effort was made to resolve the issue. The next day, after returning from a night out, I walked into the hotel and headed toward the elevator. A staff member/security guard stopped me and demanded that I show my room key before allowing me to go upstairs. I understand the importance of security, but the way it was handled felt rude and unprofessional. When I asked why I needed to show my key and pointed out that I was clearly entering the hotel because I was staying there, the staff member seemed annoyed and looked at me as if I had done something wrong. Overall, the customer service was extremely disappointing. The staff were unhelpful, dismissive, and lacked basic courtesy. I would not stay here again and would not recommend this hotel to others.

Micaela Slotin

Ive stayed here two separate weekends this month. I think if you keep your expectations realistic, and you just need somewhere to sleep and shower, this place is perfectly fine. I would recommend it for solo or couple travelers who are okay with lower cost for limited space and bare bones amenities. Basically a hostel with private rooms. Pros: Small but clean and comfy rooms, great location. Affordable when booked in advance. You don't have to wait 6 years for an elevator. Cons: Most public amenities are broken. I went to four floors with broken ice machines before giving up and asking the very kind bartender at the restaurant on 4 for ice. Self check-in tablets do not work. The luggage storage bot does not work. The front desk employees are nice but their laptops also do not ever seem to work 😂. I swear half my check in experience was just me and the employee staring at each other while they waited for their laptop to load. Things to note: don't expect any in-room amenities (microwave, fridge, coffee maker, etc). The toilet and shower are separated from the room by a rolling glass door that doesn't even go all the way to the wall because of the baseboards, so expect to hear -everything- if you're traveling with someone else.