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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

#83 of 429 hotels in New York

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 2222 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: January 5, 2026

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Park View Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Although we didn't spend to much time at the hotel, we were very please with its room.

    Stayed in December 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2026

    7.0
    Well located but overpriced for a truly no-frills stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • River View Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    While I don’t go to NYC for the hotel experience; I need a safe, quiet, and comfortable place to rest and sleep, this was too efficient for the price. I had a single room with a bunk bed. The bed itself was comfortable enough but since there was one plastic desk chair for sitting, I found myself sitting on the edge of my bed therefore constantly hitting my head on the top bunk. There is zero storage/closet/counter space. Even though I don’t fully unpack, a couple of drawers or something other than three pegs on the wall would have been nice. The biggest challenge was the odd shower set-up. The shower head points out of the walk in shower. To keep from flooding the bathroom, you have to hold the shower curtain completely closed, turn on the water and then try to slip in from the side.

    The hotel is located in a safe, quiet, residential area of the UWS with easy access to both the subway and Central Park. You can walk to the Met in about 15 minutes and Zabars is a block away. The staff is incredibly kind and helpful.

    Stayed in December 2025

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2026

    10
    Will stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • River View Penthouse Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Penthouse suite great for family of 4, wonderful linens and view, easy ride on the red line to Mid-town etc

    Stayed in December 2025

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2026

    8.0
    Solo UK visitor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • River View Single
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was a little on the small side but that was expected.

    Close to subway, friendly staff and could leave my bags after checking out but before heading to the airport. Storage under bed was great

    Stayed in October 2025

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2026

    9.0
    Amazing location, amazing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • River View Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small and slow elavators and small rooms as well, an intial shock but not a deal breaker just an FYI if you are tall people

    Amazing location for the cost. Riverside park on one side and central park a block over on the other, main subway line a block away and great shops nearby. A cute neighbourhood, great helpful staff. Allowed bag storage, and was everything we needed which was basically a place to rest and recharge. Coffee service included down stairs, felt safe with door locking and staff manning also.

    Stayed in November 2025

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2026

    9.0
    Very convenient!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Accessible Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Only bad thing was the fire alarm that went off while taking a hot shower. But, we were able to turn it off pretty fast. No biggie

    Great staff and very welcoming and helpful. They held our luggage after we checked out which was really nice!

    Stayed in December 2025

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2026

    8.0
    Fab location and wonderful staff, spoiled only by the size of the twin room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • River View Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I booked a twin bunk room for single use because it was the last one available; the room was WAY TOO SMALL to comfortably accommodate this. There wasn't enough room for me to open my suitcase in the space -there is no chance that two people could feasibly stay in this room in comfort. I think the bunk beds also prevented the heat generated from the ceiling unit from reaching me on the bottom bunk, so I struggled to sleep in the freezing cold. The room really needs to be adjusted to a single accommodation.

    Great location in New York City with a nice view from the room; wonderfully cheery and helpful staff; nicely furnished with a decent communal space on the ground floor - and the first place I was able to get a cup of English tea since my arrival in the USA!

    Stayed in December 2025

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2026

    9.0
    Great NYC stay with a view
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • River View Single
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great location on the upper west side, close to nice bars and restazrants. View on the Hudson from my room. Well organized and everything was clean.

    Stayed in December 2025

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2026

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Park View Twin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything! Very Good.

    Stayed in January 2026

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2025

    8.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Park View Twin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was there with a friend in a twin - bedroom and the bathroom door was a bit transparent so you could see inside. Something to consider if you are not family / couple

    Room was cleaned and the location is really perfect! Super central and next by the metro

    Stayed in November 2025

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2025

    9.0
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • River View Single
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My room did get slightly cold over the night, but the thermostat did help to maintain the temperature.

    The free complementary coffee in the morning was great!

    Stayed in December 2025

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2025

    10
    Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Park View Twin
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing )

    Staff and location

    Stayed in December 2025

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2025

    7.0
    Good hotel and good services
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Park View Double
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room to small

    Staff

    Stayed in December 2025

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • River View Single
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything is perfect , especially the neatness of the room, I like it.

    Stayed in December 2025

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2025

    10
    Gorgeous stay 🥰
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • River View Double
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I have no complaints!

    Small hotel room, but not too small and was perfect for me as a solo traveller. The staff were absolutely amazing, so friendly and accommodating. Free tea and coffee facilities, a 24/7 gym, free water refilling station. A perfect location very close to the subway. Does everything a hotel should do, and I will 100% book again for next year!

    Stayed in November 2025

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2025

    10
    Excellent good value stay would return again in future
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Park View Single
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    With largest suitcases would be unable to put them out on the floor, so would have to use bed. Mid sized just about opened on floor though. Tap also in an awkward position very close to the side of sink

    Ideal location, 2 blocks away from subway and in a quiet, safe area. Good AC and nice clean bathroom that has all you need

    Stayed in December 2025

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2025

    10
    Great location, safe, clean and perfect for solo travelers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • River View Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, friendly staff and great facilities

    Stayed in November 2025

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2025

    7.0
    Great location, limited room choices
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Park View Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We reserved and paid for a park view room, but were given a room on the first floor with a view of the street. We’re were told that because we were both tall, this is was the only room with a bed that could accommodate us. We were dubious to say the least. The room was noisy starting with trash trucks in the early morning. The windows were quite drafty.

    The location is perfect : easy to get around the city and lots of dining and shopping within walking distance. The staff was pleasant.

    Stayed in December 2025

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2025

    10
    One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at, very nice workers and I would stay here again!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Park View Twin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing that I have to say is that the sink in our room had a draining issue, it took a long time for the water to go down, but that’s about it very nice!!

    Very clean, the workers were very nice, the property was in a good area, the room was clean, offered a lot of amenities, the train station was close by made it very easy to get around, very safe, the room was in very good condition. Overall I enjoyed this hotel!!

    Stayed in December 2025

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2025

    10
    So clean! Great location near subway and Zabars.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • River View Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislike

    Location

    Stayed in December 2025

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Park View Single
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are very tiny however this is expected in New York and I travelled alone so it was fine for just 1 person.

    The location was convenient and well priced for a hotel New York.

    Stayed in November 2025

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2025

    7.0
    Good position but too small
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Park View Single
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The dimension of room

    Too much small the rooms… price too high for the dimension of rooms.

    Stayed in December 2025

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2025

    10
    wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • River View Single
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    Everything was perfect, clean, good place to stay, near metro, stuff very kind. I will come again.

    Stayed in December 2025

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2025

    8.0
    Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • River View Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are (very) small, but smartly laid out, so if size doesn’t matter, you’re gonna have a great stay here

    Friendly staff, very clean, good location close to Central Park

    Stayed in December 2025

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