Reviews of 3 West Club

My mother and I stayed here for six nights, starting August 10th. The location is fantastic! I highly recommend this hotel for those planning to visit Radio City Music Hall (the stage door is on the same side of the street as the hotel entrance). Rockefeller Plaza is across the street from the hotel entrance. The nearest subway station is less than 10 minutes away. Times Square, Central Park, and MoMA are within walking distance (though many subway stations only have stairs, so it's a challenge for those with suitcases), making it the perfect base for sightseeing in New York. Plus, the closest station is a direct train from Jamaica Station, making travel to the airport easy. However, the nearest supermarket is about a 10-minute walk away. There's a drugstore about 5 minutes away, but the selection is limited. Facilities and Amenities The hotel itself isn't particularly new, but I thought it was clean enough. (I didn't get breakfast, so I only used the room and the lobby.) I drank the tap water in my room and didn't get sick. The hotel entrance door is quite heavy for a Japanese person. My mother, who is in her 50s, seemed quite tired. There are two elevators, one with two doors and apparently used for business purposes, but it didn't cause any inconvenience. About the Room When I was looking for a hotel, I had the impression that most hotels in New York had double beds, but the twin room with two single beds was convenient for me since I usually sleep alone. The bathroom was provided with a shower cap, shampoo, treatment, and body soap, and it lathered well (although it's convenient to bring your own body towel). There was also a hair dryer with a decent amount of airflow. Towels, bath towels, sheets, etc. were changed daily. One of the few negative points was that there was no refrigerator. They seemed to offer rentals, but it was only $10/day, so I gave up. There was an ice bucket in the room, so I got some ice from the ice machine on the 7th floor and used it to cool my bottles. About Tipping I had planned to leave a tip on my last day, but on the second day, when I returned to my room early to rest, the cleaning lady came to visit me. I managed to leave a tip the next day, but with the increasing trend toward cashless payments, it was difficult to carry small amounts of cash. Since it's not a luxury hotel and there is no porter service, I think that's the only tip you'll get at this hotel (concierge service not included). Next time I travel to New York, I'd definitely consider staying here, depending on my purpose and budget. The photo shows St. Patrick's Cathedral as seen from my room (there were no other photos of the hotel).