Here’s a summary of what customers describe about Grand Central Laundromat:
Capacity and Equipment:
- Approximately 65 washing machines
- About 86 dryers
- Various sizes of washers available
- Described as “huge” and “humongous” with plenty of machines
Operating Hours:
- Open 24/7, which is highly appreciated by customers
Cleanliness:
- Generally described as fairly clean
- Some customers note that dryers could be cleaner, mentioning caked-up dirt and potential for grease spots on clothes
Space and Layout:
- Very spacious
- Never gets overly crowded
- Chairs and tables available for customers to use while waiting
Amenities:
- Vending machines
- ATM
- Laundry products for sale
- “Wash & fold” services available
- Bathrooms
- Free WiFi, described as “great”
- Flat-screen TVs throughout the facility
Payment System:
- Cash only (noted by multiple reviewers)
- Uses a laundry card system (filled with cash)
- No need for quarters
Parking:
- Parking lot in the back
- Ample street parking usually available
- Some describe parking as “tight but possible”
Staff and Service:
- Employees described as nice
- Good pickup and drop-off service mentioned
Machine Performance:
- Washers described as washing well with “lots of water”
- Dryers generally work well, though some customers note cleanliness issues
Reliability:
- Generally described as dependable
- Some mention that machines are occasionally out of order
Additional Notes:
- One customer suggested enforcing mask-wearing for other customers
Pricing:
- No specific prices mentioned in the provided reviews
Overall, Grand Central Laundromat seems to be a large, amply equipped facility with added conveniences of operation and available machines. Customers like the spaciousness, availability of machines, and extra amenities such as WiFi and TVs. Generally clean, some customers feel that further attention could be paid to the cleaning of the dryers. The cash-only policy and laundry card system seem to work for the majority of patrons. This combination-size, convenience, and reliability-only furthers the reasons it is such a hit among many, with some customers swearing long-term loyalty to the facility.
