<p>This may be a question easily accessible from NYU'S website, but I'd like to verify with people who have first hand experience.</p>
<p>Are all the beds at NYU the same size:doubles?</p>
<p>If so, how big are they? Big enough, too small, comfortable??</p>
<p>I'm a transfer student who's been living on a full size bed since I was 15. This, seriously, has been my only real concern thus far.</p>
<p>Thanks guys</p>
<p>Yes, they are all twin extra-long. TWIN. </p>
<p>Get a decent mattress pad and good pillows, it helps. You get used to it after a while, trust me. I had a queen from 10-19 and I could deal with switching to twin.</p>
<p>This is great to hear. How is it for sharing–say–with your girlfriend 
?</p>
<p>Hi, ^, You mentioned being used to a FULL size bed, but all the pictures I have seen of NYU dorm beds show the TWIN (smallest size bed which is not at all comfortable for two people except if you really want to cuddle and stay really close on a bed meant for one person).</p>
<p>Correction: Except for one picture (I forget which dorm) which seemed to show a larger DOUBLE bed which can sleep two people. I wonder if someone moved in their own bed? Is that permitted?</p>
<p>No, you can’t move in your own furniture. They might have pushed together two beds? Or the perspective of the picture might have been off. NYU provides all furniture and yes, they check to make sure you didn’t move in anything extra. </p>
<p>It’s really uncomfortable to have two people on one of those beds. Believe me. Lol.</p>
<p>Does anyone know how high the beds are from the floor? I’m concerned about underbed storage- My suitcase is 9"
and I’m hoping I can store it under the bed. I’ll be living in Goddard if there’s anyone out there that can answer this Thanks</p>
<p>Paula80,</p>
<p>I was wondering the same for sonny’s bed at Founders. I would like the height of the gap from the floor to the bed frame. </p>
<p>However, at this point, I will wait for sonny to get to the dorm to do the measurements for himself.</p>
<p>There has been much talk here and elsewhere about the use of bed risers or lifters to elevate the bed and make for more underbed storage. Google bed risers or lifters and look at Amazon’s selection. It is hard to know which one(s) will fit until you get to the dorm room. But the risers are commonly used to add height to the bed and allow for extra storage room underneath the bed.</p>
<p>All the beds are the same and I would highly suggest bed risers (any work, i got mine at target). All commonly sold underbed storage will fit with risers and I’ve fit large-sized suit cases under there too.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info - but does anyone know the height of the bed from the floor without the risers? I have putchased a slim footlocker from dormtrunks and will return it if it wont fit. I need 9". Would really appreciate the info. Thanks :)</p>
<p>The beds at NYU all have SQUARE FEET. So don’t be like me in my first semester and get round risers - they won’t fit. Hahaha. Square pegs in round holes and all that.</p>
<p>What risers work for the nyu beds?</p>
<p>Paula80,</p>
<p>There really are different types but only some are for square bed feet. Also, there are different heights and ones with adjustable heights. See the Amazon page for the different varieties and reviews:</p>
<p>[Amazon.com:</a> bed risers](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=bed+risers&x=0&y=0&ih=10_0_0_0_0_0_0_0_0_1.112_15112&fsc=5]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=bed+risers&x=0&y=0&ih=10_0_0_0_0_0_0_0_0_1.112_15112&fsc=5)</p>
<p>I prefer something stable that can provide the most height possible. Maybe MAP or someone else with experience can point us to the best one (or the one most recommended) that is shown on the Amazon site (which seems to carry just about every variety available).</p>
<p>It looks like the “ugly” black ones (top of Amazon page) can fit square feet and offer the most height, while being stable? This is based on my research and reading of reviews.</p>
<p>i got square ones at target and they add 7 inches in height. with the fact that the beds are obviously not 2 inches off the grade, the 9 inch storage unit should be totally fine. approximating, with the risers, the beds are at least a foot or a foot and a half off the ground.</p>
<p>The risers seem so complicated - I wish they would just provide the specifications of the bed!! I would rather not use the risers unless I have to - doesn’t anyone know the height of the beds as they stand on their own - or who can I call to get an answer to this would be much appreciated. Thanks :)</p>
<p>Paula80,</p>
<p>By CSH’s calculation, the underbed area should range 5" to 11" in height without the risers, though 11" sounds like it is a little on the high side based on pictures I have seen?</p>
<p>If the exact measurement is required, I would go on the site for the specific dorm and call up the Hall Director or one of the assistants and ask if anyone can provide the exact measurement for you.</p>
<p>I also feel it is a key piece of info they should include in their room details, since space is at a premium and students would benefit from knowing what types and sizes of items they can store underneath the bed. It seems it is hard to get a simple answer.</p>