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Reviews of Riverside Tower Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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

#147 of 418 hotels in New York

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 204 hotel reviews

8.3

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: May 20, 2024

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

    Nothing

    Friendly, helpful staff. Good location. Facilities available.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

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

    There was no breakfast offered.

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

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • River View Accessible Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: May 19, 2024

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

    Room size is too small

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • 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: May 19, 2024

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

    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: May 18, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • 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: May 18, 2024

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

    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: May 15, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • 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: May 14, 2024

    8.0
    Great location and great value for money for simple stays
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 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: May 14, 2024

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

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

    There was no breakfast...

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The couple bed is against the wall, which makes it difficult for one to use. There aren't nightstands. The room is small but it's okay if you travel with small luggage. There were some constructions on the street and during the night we could hear the noise.

    The location is good, close to parks and subway. The hotel is recently renovated.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    8.0
    Would book again
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • River View Single
    • Stayed 1 night

    v small room but totally functional.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • River View Single
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very minimal reception support and resources, but staff was nice

    Everything is new and very clean. I liked the coffee and teas in the hall

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable but a tight sqeeze
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Park View Single
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Park view single - room size too small Barely any space to move around No water/kettle in room

    Location good , walking distance to subway Clean , renovated rooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    7.0
    Convenient, Clean, Staff great. Rooms small!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Park View Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No soap in sink or shower dispenser. Rooms VERY small.

    Staff excellent, cleanliness excellent. Plenty of towels, hangers etc

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    7.0
    Friendly and accommodating staff, comfy bed, good price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • River View Double
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Takes a long time to get to midtown, Chelsea from there. Room is not really big enough to spend any time in except sleeping. One of the two elevators worked only sporadically. Elevator is small. No continental breakfast and no decaf.

    Bed was very comfortable. Small room, but had everything we needed and it was clean. Staff was very helpful and pleasant. Location was okay. Streets were clean and quiet. Safe neighborhood. Price was right. Coffee and tea available. They let us store our bags before checkin and after checkout... a big plus.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    8.0
    Satisfied
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Park View Single
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room too small and some weird noise coming from outside the room

    Location and the hotel was clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    8.0
    Great location and great stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Park View Single
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit too narrow so you can’t lay down your luggage properly.

    Great location and brand new rooms. A bit small but efficiently designed. I like the lobby where you can easily work.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    8.0
    I’d come back anyway
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Park View Single
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it would be nicer if more space to open suite case, kettle and small fridge in the room.

    very quiet, nice neighbourhood, and clean. comfortable bed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    8.0
    With 24/7 reception, free of charge facilities and friendly, helpfull staff makes a hotel a good value for money for
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • River View Queen
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location on 79th very close to the tube station and bus stop. Room has everything in it. Small kitchenette available at the lobby with free tea, coffee and microwave. Also filtered water available to refill the bottle

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant surprise at a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Park View Single
    • Stayed 1 night

    The system for getting the TV working was confusing for us low-tech types. Not the fault of the hotel, but there was overnight filming happening directly outside the window, with huge klieg lights shining in. More substantial curtains/shades would have been appreciated.

    Excellent location at W. 80th and Riverside, just a few blocks from the 79th St. Metro (1 line). Extremely accommodating staff allowed us to check-in a bit early and also helped with extending the stay one night. Although small, the rooms appeared to have been recently remodeled, very well designed and good use of space, big window with view of Riverside Park and the river. Comfortable bed. Quiet. Very clean. Bathroom with water efficient features that worked well (including the shower). Unexpected and nice lobby area with plenty of tables and coffee/tea setup in the morning.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    7.0
    reasonable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Accessible Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    television did not work, no cupboards at all

    great location, efficient, not too expensive

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    7.0
    Prime spot, comfy bed: that’s it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • River View Single
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Manager: The check-in process began positively with a helpful receptionist. However, the experience took a turn when the manager, speaking from the breakfast area, intrusively instructed the receptionist to charge me $50 for an early check-in, even though I only wanted to drop off my suitcase. After realizing I was not interested in paying the fee, the manager approached me directly and allowed early access to the room at no extra charge. This interaction felt rude and unprofessional. Room: The room lacks adequate soundproofing; noises from the adjacent rooms and corridor were clearly audible. Additionally, the room is quite small, making it challenging to move with a large suitcase for two people. The old windows do not seal properly, letting in drafts of cold air. This was particularly uncomfortable as the bed was positioned right next to the window.

    Location: The property boasts an excellent location with a stunning river view, conveniently situated less than a five-minute walk from the subway. Room: The room is well-equipped with all necessary amenities and features a very comfortable bed, ensuring a pleasant stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

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