“I would stay here again”

I would star here again the location was good the rooms were small but nice the bathrooms were clean and never a problem to get into The hotel was just right for my trip nothing fancy smacy but just right for someone how's looking for a well priced, good location, clean My trip was to see a concert and have some fun and I did

“Very inexpensive but beautiful, no frills but everything we needed”

We were happy to find something so inexpensive in Manhattan. The decor is really beautiful with gorgeous cherry woodwork everywhere. The rooms were clean. The staff was wonderful. There's no lobby to speak of and no coffee but plenty of coffee shops within a block or two. This was our first adventure into a shared bathroom hotel. It was no big deal and totally worth the money we saved. There are four bathrooms on each floor and one was always available and they were kept up well. I was happy I remembered my flip flops to shower in and thankful for the sink in our room. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone willing to sacrifice some non-essentials to save a lot of money.

“What a great home base!!”

We will definitely be back. What a great hotel for the price. Room was very clean as were the bathrooms. Never needed to wait on the bathrooms. Quiet and nice neighborhood. Would def recommend this hotel.

“Will return to this hotel again.”

Small hotel in quiet area, park near by. Must share bath rooms but not a problem. Very clean and neat. Desk attendant very nice.

“Cheap and Affordable”

We got there at 6 am and check in was at 3 pm, didn't sleep on the plane so we were walking zombies. The check in guy early in the morning was SUPER RUDE, the other worker at night was rude as well. The only nice and friendly one was the afternoon blonde hair worker. He let us check in @ 1pm and gave us a room on the 7th floor which was clean. The shared bathroom/ shower didn't bother me given that it was a low budget hotel. Good location. 3 blocks from Union Square. The place is a kind of old but good if your on a budget.

“Good value for the unfussy traveler”

This place gives you a great value for its location. What it doesn't deliver are the comforts of a modern hotel. Whether you will love it or grit your teeth will depend on your personality and the type of traveler you are. For starters, the rooms don't have private bathrooms. That's right, you share the bathroom with other rooms. (Specifically, every 10 rooms share 2 bathrooms, which are in the hallway.) My room didn't even have a sink. The rooms are very small and somewhat spartan. But here's why I gave the place 5 stars overall: the bathrooms were sparkling clean and almost always available. And the room, while small, was tastefully and comfortably furnished. The free wifi worked great, as did the window air conditioner. The desk staff was friendly and helpful. And the location can't be beat. If you're an adventurous traveler, if you're okay with the old-school two-star European hotels, or if you're looking for a wacky bargain, this is a good bet.

“Pleasantly Surprised”

My wife and I were a bit nervous about the whole sharing a bathroom with the entire floor thing, but to our surprise there was two bathrooms on every floor and they were extremely clean, up-to-date, and we never had to wait to us them.....as far as the rest, lots of character and great neighborhood. Hope you enjoy as much as we did!

“Great for the Price and Location”

We enjoyed our stay at Hotel 17. There were three of us in the three person room my boyfriend, his 14 year old son and myself. It was definitely the perfect centrally located hotel. They had all we needed; one twin and full bed, some soap a shower and toilet and a tv to check the weather of the storm. We arrived on Friday before hurricane Irene and were scheduled to depart on Sunday but, our flight was delayed until Wednesday because of hurricane Irene. We were in a safe location not in the Red zone and needed to stay three more nights. It was not as good of a deal as when I booked our first two nights originally through Expedia but we were glad we didn't have to go looking for another hotel because this one was so affordable and we had settled in. Our room was on the top 8th floor which was a great view! We had a view of the Empire State Building. We could open the windows and get fresh air in or turn on the a/c.

“Hotel 17 is Worth the Price”

For the budget traveler, Hotel 17 is a successful stay. If you are expecting decadence, bellhops, or larger rooms, you should spend more money somewhere else. I stayed one night in New York City on a twin bed with a shared bathroom. The room was in a quiet location away from the street and on the 7th floor. It had a firm mattress, a small desk, a TV, and a safe to keep things you don't want nicked. I guess they just want folks to feel very secure, so it doesn't hurt to use it. The room was clean as was the shared bathrooms, though you will need to bring your own soap and towel (as well as other shower/bath items) when you go there. These are provided in the room. There were only two shared bathrooms (and only one with a sink, oddly), so you will need to time your visits accordingly. There's always bathrooms on other floors to visit if you really need to. I thought the staff was very friendly and accommodating. The guys at the front desk even dressed in hotel uniforms as a nice touch. The location of the hotel is excellent as it is away from a lot of traffic and in relative close walking distance to Union Square on 14th street. Nearby, the Gramercy Cafe is quite good for breakfast and Academy Records and CDs is excellent for music shopping. I would definitely stay at Hotel 17 again if the price maintains its current level.