Nap York Central Park Sleep Station
This property is suitable for budget-conscious travellers seeking a central New York City base, provided they are prepared for significant privacy limitations and potential noise and temperature issues. It's a functional, no-frills option for short stays.
Nap York Central Park Sleep Station offers a budget-friendly accommodation option in a prime New York City location, just moments from Central Park, Times Square, and major subway lines. Guests sleep in open bunk-style beds, which are often described as clean and comfortable, though some find them high and lacking in privacy. The property struggles with providing adequate privacy, as many beds have only partial curtains or none at all, and room windows often lack coverings, leading to issues with light and street noise. While staff are generally helpful and check-in is smooth, shared bathroom facilities can be limited, and temperature control within rooms is a recurring complaint. Despite these drawbacks, its central location and affordability make it a practical choice for those prioritising budget over extensive amenities and privacy.
♀ Reviews mention a 'female-only floor' and 'two female pod' rooms, indicating dedicated women-only sleeping areas.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Station123 m2 min walk
- Station131 m2 min walk
- Station143 m2 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 5,375 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise isolation is a mixed bag. While some guests appreciated the enforced quiet times and found the interior quiet, others were significantly bothered by street noise due to a lack of proper window coverings.
“If you could sleep well with an eye mask and ear plugs then you were fine and a good place to stay. If you can't, the light levels and noise from the street will probably keep you awake most of the night.”
“They really enforce the quiet time rules which is great.”
“Once you were inside you couldn't hear anything from outside.”
Pod comfort
Guests frequently mention issues with the beds, including dim lighting within the sleeping areas, high bunk beds, and general discomfort. Some found the beds cozy, but others wished for better quality.
“The two female pod lighting was really dim in the room and no curtain between rooms.”
“The bunk beds are also really high!”
“Beds could have been better”
Privacy
Privacy is a major concern, with numerous complaints about the lack of curtains on beds and windows. Guests often resorted to makeshift solutions, and the design left sleeping areas exposed to room lights and other guests.
“The two female pod lighting was really dim in the room and no curtain between rooms.”
“Unusual lack of curtains. No curtains on the main window into the bedroom at all. As it was hot we could use the blankets and our longer dresses as a makeshift style curtain. The only curtain on the bed on the top bunks were by the stairs and not the pillow area. I understand the screens that had also been on the bed were taken down due to fire regulations but this left most of the sleeping area open to the room, next to an automatic light that comes on when someone comes in the door or goes to the bathroom.”
“There could be better privacy for the beds (e.g. more curtains) and maybe curtains for windows, which would also lessen the noises of traffic.”
Cleanliness
The property generally receives positive remarks for its cleanliness, with guests frequently describing it as clean and well-maintained.
“The place was clean and comfortable for the price.”
“The place was clean with attached bathrooms and toilets.”
“The place is super clean and recently renovated.”
Shared bathrooms
Bathrooms are generally clean and some rooms have attached facilities, which is a plus. However, a common complaint is the insufficient number of shared toilets and bathrooms, leading to long waiting times.
“The place was clean with attached bathrooms and toilets.”
“There is only one public toilet and bathroom in the room, and only one public toilet and bathroom, which is not enough and you have to wait a long time.”
“Liked the bathroom in my room.”
Luggage storage
While the property offers luggage storage and lockers, there are concerns about the security and monitoring of the storage area. Guests appreciate the availability of lockers for their belongings.
“The luggage storage is not securely controlled or monitored.”
“The room was nice size and there were big lockers for stuff during your stay.”
“Liked being able to store my luggage when I arrived too early t check in.”
Staff & check-in
Staff are generally described as helpful, friendly, and efficient, with smooth check-in processes highlighted by guests.
“helpful staff.”
“We had a smooth check in at night.”
“Receptionists and house keeping are great.”
Location & access
The location is consistently praised as excellent, being very central, close to Times Square, Central Park, Columbus Circle, and subway stations, with many restaurants nearby.
“The location”
“Great location and facilities, helpful staff.”
“The place is located close to Times Square and there are lots of restaurants nearby.”
Wifi & working
One review specifically mentioned a prolonged lack of internet connection, indicating potential issues with Wi-Fi reliability.
“No internet connection for a loooong time.”
Atmosphere
The atmosphere seems to lean towards a quiet and respectful environment, with some opportunities for social interaction. The decor is appreciated, and the property offers some communal amenities like a 'free cabinet' with wine.
“Met some lively people staying there.”
“I booked a basic room type without full curtains, but everyone in the room was quiet and respectful, so overall the stay was good.”
“The decor and staff was great. Front desk was quite informative on day to day action and food spots. The beds were super cozy and clean the black really helps you sleep nice. Shouts out to the wine from the free cabinet haha was the perfect juice starter for my evening”
Value for money
Guests generally consider the property good value for money, especially given its central New York City location and budget-friendly nature.
“The place was clean and comfortable for the price.”
“It's comfortable enough for a brief stay in New York City.”
“Great value for money and amazing location”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- poor privacy due to lack of curtains
- street noise on lower pods
- inadequate temperature control
- limited shared bathroom facilities
- unsecured luggage storage
