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Chocolat Hostel


Hotel class 1.0 of 5
850 West End Avenue, (former West End Studios), New York City, NY 10025
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1 of 5 stars
647 Columbus Ave
3 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

The building is no safe for tourists, the building's department has written up a violation stating that the building's "Occupancy Contrary to C OF O #29203 Tenements are class A Multiple Dwellings & Must be Occupied for Permanent Residence No Transient Occupancy Permitted" Not a good idea to stay here at all! more

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2 of 5 stars
Nottingham, UK
17 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed here for 5 nights on our first visit to NYC. First things first- this is not a hotel; it is a hostel. We booked a private room with shared facilities . . . the room is a room but nothing else. It had a bed which needs a new mattress. There was a sink in the room which... more

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3 of 5 stars
Amsterdam
21 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Room The room we had was not bad, there was a new bed, the tv was working and a window could be opened, however there was no table or anythign else to put our stuff on. facilities The toilets and showers were not that nice. They were either out of order or dirty. Some mornings I had to go down... more

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1 of 5 stars
New York
19 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Yes the price is low... but really the interior of this place is disgusting. It's true what one traveler says about the pictures... they are not like reality! (See my horror story below) WHAT'S BAD: Unfinished basement with a messy "lounge" (nice flat screen TV though), dirty - shared - bathrooms, walls doors and windows are old and dirty. (Scroll... more

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2 of 5 stars
Brazil
18 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We found some used left over underwear below the bed... it was dam nasty!! Lots of bugs, bathrooms were always "out of service" and to top it off: when we got there we were told there was an additional $15 per day we had to pay. "hidden fees" from the own hostel's website. more

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4 of 5 stars
Miami
12 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Family

Ok this is no 5 star hotel, but for about 25 bucks a night, is all my brother and I (18 and 20 yrs) needed: a safe place to pass the night. The location is excellent (two blocks from subway) and the staff is very friendly. They even let us see and choose the room before we paid. Bathrooms were... more

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4 of 5 stars
Udenhout, Noord-Brabant
29 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

In contrast of most of the reviews about this hostel, I found it very good! I traveled through Central America and Asia, so maybe I've less expectations. Me and my friend stayed here for 2 weeks:) I've paid 21 euro per person per night (that's included the tax of 3,50 dollar that you have to pay everywhere in the states!)... more

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2 of 5 stars
Michigan
15 May 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

The hostel bathrooms were quite dirty. Housekeeping no longer makes beds and you must ask to have them made. The reservation staff is wonderful though. However, you will not pay what you reserved at all because they will cheat you and you will pay around 35 and up more than what you reserved. This is not recommended for people traveling... more

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1 of 5 stars
Manchester
1 May 2009

I went on a trip with school thinking I was going to enjoy a 'boutique' hostel. From the outside it looks tremendous, just one step into the door and you still feel it could be a nice place with the reception clean and neat. Then, I got my key and went into my room and there was 1 bunkbed and... more

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1 of 5 stars
Valencia
21 Apr 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I'm 23 years old, I love travelling and I don't mind to spend a night in a bad place if thus I can save some $. In fact, I've been in a really bad hostels but I think this is the worst I've ever been. I spend only one night in the hotel with my girlfriend. Dirty rooms, no tables... more

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Chocolat Hostel Also Known As

  • West End Studios Hotel
  • West End Studios New York
  • West End Studios
Address: 850 West End Avenue, (former West End Studios), New York City, NY 10025