Shefah Hotel

Hotels
9 (197 reviews)
315 29th Street , Union City , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Concierge service
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small room size

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, such as dust and noise from other rooms.
Service
9.68
The staff were friendly and responsive, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
9.72
Great location with easy access to public transportation and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
8.17
Some rooms were described as small and uncomfortable, but generally adequate.
Amenities
8.7
Basic amenities were available, though there were complaints about specifics like Wi-Fi and noise.
Value for Money
9.66
Many reviews highlighted the good value relative to location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.21
No dining options were highlighted, but the proximity to local eateries is a plus.
Overall Experience
9.18
Mixed reviews, but overall a satisfactory budget option given location and price.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:21

Property Description

Convenient Location
Shefah Hotel, strategically situated in Union City, is just a stone's throw away from popular attractions like Times Square and the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. With Bryant Park and Penn Station also in close proximity, exploring the city is a breeze for our guests.

Comfortable Accommodation
Our 3-star hotel boasts cozy rooms, each equipped with a private bathroom to ensure a relaxing stay for every visitor. The property's non-smoking policy guarantees a fresh and pleasant environment throughout.

Exceptional Services
Enjoy the convenience of our concierge service and stay connected with complimentary WiFi during your entire visit. With LaGuardia Airport a short distance away, Shefah Hotel is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers alike.

Experience the best of Union City at Shefah Hotel - book your stay now for a memorable trip!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 197 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.72
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 9.66
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Clara Beatriz • couple • mx
6
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Imants • couple • dk
8
Decent stay in New Jersey
Pros:

Location is very good. It is located in New Jersey just 10 min away from Manhattan and bus costs only $4

Cons:

The building from the outside in the pictures is not the same

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • cl
7
Buena relación precio-calidad
Pros:

Sinceramente yo iba con las expectativas muy bajas por el valor del lugar, pero quedé gratamente sorprendida. Nos tocó la habitación 10 del segundo piso. La habitación no era grande pero era suficiente, valoré mucho el frigobar, el aire acondicionado, y el espejo, la cama era bastante cómoda. No hay servicio a la habitación, pero yo lo prefiero así, no me gusta que nadie entre durante mi alojamiento. La ubicación es muy buena, a media cuadra pasan muchos buses que te dejan en un gran terminal de buses, ahí mismo está el metro, como referencia, es muy muy cerca de Times Square, la verdad es que desde ahí te puedes mover fácilmente a todos lados. OJO! La tarjeta OMNY (con la que pagas el bus y metro en NY) no te sirve para llegar al hotel, debes comprar otra tarjeta para llegar a Nueva Jersey (Fare-Pay NJ Transit), la compras en la mismo terminar de buses, no hay pierde. Nos tocó baño compartido, era cómodo y amplio, aunque sí es fácil que se ensucie, mucha gente no tiene modales, pero el personal lo limpiaba a diario. Hay una pequeña cocina que los huéspedes también pueden usar, cuenta con lavaplatos, microondas y hervidor. No puedes cocinar ahí, pero te podría sacar de algún apuro. El personal fue siempre amable, valoro mucho eso también. Creo que los beneficios que obtienes por el valor que se paga valen totalmente la pena, personalmente prefiero ahorrar algo de dinero en alojamiento e invertir más en atracciones, tours, comida y diversión, por que este hotel me pareció una buena elección.

Cons:

Me hubiese gustado que me enviaran las instrucciones para entrar antes de nuestra hora de check in, para que al llegar supiéramos qué hacer, en lugar de eso, entramos al hotel confundidos a ver si encontrábamos a alguien que nos ayudara. De todas formas encontramos a la administradora quien rápidamente nos envío la información. Un punto muy importante a considerar es que las habitaciones cuentan con nulo aislamiento del ruido, hasta el mínimo paso se escucha. Afortunadamente con mi novio sentimos más ruido el fin de semana, parece que suele ir más gente, pero durante la semana no escuchamos prácticamente nada, creo que nos tocó estar relativamente solos, pero si hay más gente alojándose definitivamente los escucharás. El internet es algo inestable, se cae la señal a ratos, pero nada grave. El lugar se siente algo viejo, parece más hostal que un hotel, pero está bien.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Christian • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Ahmet Alper • solo_traveller • tr
10
My stay at the shefah
Pros:

İt is in the entrance of union city so its like 10 minutes from port authority bus Station and almost every bus goes there so it was incredibly easy to commute to the hotel. Also price is great as well.

Cons:

Room i stayed in has an ac unit but they didn't cover the sides properly so room was little cold and noise from street was kinda uncomfortable because of the improper coverage of the wall. İ stayed at the left room from the entrance. Also pictures from the hotel didn't exactly match either.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Jadhav • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

The staff were helpful..

Cons:

Room size and stuff to keep. AC made water rainfall noise.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Charles • solo_traveller • us
7
I will come back. Thank you.
Pros:

Location, price, convenience, neighborhood, cleanliness, easy of checkin

Cons:

The bed was uncomfortable.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Diyang • couple • sg
8
Affordable place for one night stay
Pros:

Quite cheap given the price.
Quick access to manhattan

Cons:

Narrow staircase without lift

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Felipe • couple • us
1
The worst hotel stay I have ever experienced, didn’t feel like I was in a hotel at all
Pros:

Absolutely nothing

Cons:

I did not like anything about this hotel, I’m sorry but I was extremely disappointed.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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camille • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Hong Yin • couple • ca
10
Pros:

Good price.
Good location and convenient public transportation to NYC

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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YUKO • family_with_children • jp
8
Pros:

ニュージャージー州とはいえ、マンハッタンまでバスで15分ほどの立地なので便利で、宿泊費が抑えられます。およそ徒歩15分のところにのあるHamilton Parkがお勧めです。公園からのマンハッタンの景色が日中、夜ともに素晴らしいです。
ホテルの周辺はラテン系の人が多く、街の雰囲気が明るく、治安も良く、暗くなってから歩いていても不安を感じませんでした。

Cons:

宿泊料が安い分、ホテルは質素です。
私たちが泊まった部屋は1階で小さな窓があったものの、ほとんど光が入りませんでした。他の宿泊客の出入りやロック解錠の音がよく聞こえ、音に敏感な方はお勧めできません。

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Leonardo Gabriel • solo_traveller • br
1
Pros:

Nada.

Cons:

No anúncio diz que tem banheiro privativo e é mentira. As fotos são enganação, não tem check in (simpl3smente entra com uma senha - que a da entrada do prédio é a mesma do seu quarto -). Não passa segurança alguma.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Rodríguez • family_with_children • cr
10
Excelente administración
Pros:

Llegamos al hotel y lamentablemente no tenían la habitación disponible por una sobre venta, sin embargo Lucia la administradora y sus superiores se preocuparon por resolver la situación y nos reservaron en un hotel cercano que incluso era más costoso, aún así asumieron todos los costes sin cargos para nosotros. Admiramos a personas tan preocupadas y dispuestas a resolver con asertividad los inconvenientes. Muchas gracias.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Maria grazia • couple • it
6
Cons:

Il bagnò condiviso

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Caiyun • solo_traveller • us
3
Wifi was terrible and customer service was nonexistent
Pros:

It was a quick 10 min bus ride to Time Square. The room was clean.

Cons:

The wifi was so bad that it was practically non-existent. I ended up using data and personal hotspot or going to a gym to use their wifi. The keypad for the lock would freak out whenever I try to input the code so I couldn't get in. Once it even locked me out at 4 am after too many attempts (when I didn't even have the chance to put in the code because the keypad kept malfunctioning) ! I tried calling their emergency number but the CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER WASN"T EVEN A REAL NUMBER. I tried emailing too, but it's been almost three days later, and I still haven't gotten a response from that either (and probably never will). Whenever I try messaging the host on Booking.com, she would take almost over a day to get back to me. Lastly, the sheets gave me a bunch of itchy rashes. I I had so many issues with staying here for 3 nights and no one who I could contact. I would NOT RECOMMEND staying here.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • extended_group • ar
9
Excelente opcion cerca de Manhattan con el bus a una cuadra
Pros:

Todo perfecto

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Jogikogler • solo_traveller • de
5
Pros:

Lage

Cons:

Shefah Hotels gibt es 2 stck
Diese sind 500m auseinander.
Jedoch kam Ihre 1 Bestätigung fpr das falsche Hotel.
Somit bin ich zuerst ans falsche Hotel angereist und niemand angetroffen det mir sagte dass es noch ein zweites gibt.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • gb
5
Bed to sleep on and roof over head. That’s the best I can say.
Pros:

Cheap. Parking permits given which really helped.

Cons:

On 3rd floor and no lift. Photo is not a representation of the room. Laminate floor so dilapidated I cut my foot. Dead bugs on the floor. Noisy neighbours with loud TV all night or lady vomiting in a shared bathroom. We couldn’t get out there quick enough. Sorry. Not a good stay.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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amaro • extended_group • us
10
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee