Bowery's Whitehouse Hotel

Be adventurous; It's perfectly fine

I stayed here several years ago, and so my review might be a bit out-dated, but I felt compelled to write here so that I might share my experience.

First things first. As far as I’m concerned, you won’t find a better deal anywhere in the city. I’m a frequent visitor to New York, have stayed in lots of different hotels and hostels, and you’re going to get the most bang for your buck in the White House Hotel.

This is due to two things. One, the hotel’s location. Being right in the middle of the Village, you’re in one of Manhattan’s safest and most accommodating areas of the city.

Second, there is some semblance of privacy at the White House Hotel. I say “some semblance” due to the fact that you won’t be getting complete privacy. It’s pretty much visual privacy only. The ceilings are open and noise carries easily from the surrounding rooms. The halls can sometimes also be noisy. The walls, if I remember correctly, were also very thin.

On the upside, bathrooms were fairly clean and well-maintained. The sheets may not have been perfect, but they were washed and hygienic enough. If you’re picky about this kind of thing, you may consider bringing your own.

Some reports mention bedbugs. I personally didn’t encounter any. This may or may not be the case for you.

Staff were willing to help me in finding important local locations. If you’re reading this review, you’re looking to travel on a budget, which means limiting the number of meals you take in restaurants. There are several grocery stores in the near vicinity, including one Whole Foods.

So bring some ear plugs, be prepared for a very small space, and just don’t spend all that much time in the room. You don’t come to the greatest city in the world to hang around the hotel. If you plan to use it for sleeping and nothing more, you’ll be fine. This is a good bet.