Thelonious Monk room at The Harlem Townhouse

Reviews

• Reviewer: Wan

  Comments: Great!

• Reviewer: Isabel

  Comments: Rene was a wonderful host, very kind and welcoming! If I ever go back I will definitely stay here :)

• Reviewer: Carla

  Comments: Loved our stay here! The place captured the feel of the Harlem era. We even got to hear a live jazz practice one of the nights. The place was clean, nicely decorated and the bed was comfy. Overall a great experience.

• Reviewer: Linda

  Comments: Loved the old atmosphere and updating in process. Everything was clean and neat. Short walk to Apollo and restaurants and transit.

• Reviewer: David

  Comments: Gorgeously restored and very cosy brownstone in a great location. I'll almost certainly be back.

• Reviewer: Meghan

  Comments: After a long day in busy, busy NYC it's wonderful to come back to a room that transports you to a simpler, quieter time. Fantastic price, great location, great shower - both pressure and temperature sensitivity - but be careful on the carpeted stairs! They're slippery in socks:)

• Reviewer: Megan

  Comments: My partner and I stayed here for two nights on a recent trip to NYC, and we couldn't have been happier. This place is the stuff AirBnB dreams are made of. The peaceful vibe throughout the Harlem Flophouse was a welcome respite from a chaotic week of trip planning. We arrived with just enough time to get ready and make a show we had tickets for, but I would have been happy to have dropped our bags and wandered around the house. The room was much bigger than I expected, with beautiful polished wood floors and large windows that allowed the natural light to showcase all of the interesting and quirky details that made this place so memorable. My favorite little detail (that I never would have noticed had René not pointed it out) were the cigarette burn marks in the wood mantle over the decorative fireplace-remnants of the house's rich history, lovingly and respectfully preserved. As far as the actual logistics, we left our car in a garage just around the corner. The subway was a short walk away, and a quick ride into Times Square. The bed was super comfy (oh god, the comforter!). The bathroom was beautiful, with a claw foot tub and incredible water pressure (there's another cool little detail in the ceiling above the toilet-don't forget to look!). There's also an additional sink in the room, which is great. René was easy to get in touch with and very responsive. Oh, one thing to note- if you're a lover of makeup, bring a little travel mirror and take advantage of the light by the windows. At the risk of sounding like the most touristy tourist ever, it was great to feel like we were getting a taste of the "real" New York City, without the flashy corporate packaging of the "Times Square Experience." Anyway, we loved it, and will certainly be back. Thanks for a great stay, René!

• Reviewer: Emily

  Comments: René has a gorgeous home. I would recommend to anyone coming to New York for a romantic weekend. The lighting in our room was magnificent and the decoration thought the whole home was very fitting. The house is close to public transit as well as walking distance to many lovely restaurants and shops. We will be visiting again for sure!

• Reviewer: Charles

  Comments: Had a nice stay at this place. This airb&b is for a room only and access to shared bathrooms. One thing I loved was the ease to check-in and out. One thing I didn't like was how noisy everything is (it's old I get that) but the floor and stairs crack with every step, bed is noisy.... The other guests were really mindful of the noise but everyone could hear everything. It is very well situated.

• Reviewer: Lennart

  Comments: We had a nice stay in Harlem. The room is in walking distance from restaurants and bar, as well as several subway lines that will connect you to any sight or attraction in NY. The vintage interior fits perfectly in the brownstone building.

• Reviewer: Katie

  Comments: We had a lovely stay at Rene's place! The house is beautiful, ornate, and very comfortable. We enjoyed the neighborhood and did not have to travel far to access other parts of the city. The hosts and guests were all very pleasant and warm. We would highly recommend.

• Reviewer: Alex

  Comments: Amazing place in harlem, wonderful time, thanks so much Renè!

• Reviewer: Peter And Crystal

  Comments: We loved this place. The common areas are gorgeous, the room is spacious and well-decorated and comfortable. René was a great host; not much interaction with him (but we like to just do our own thing, generally) but he was very friendly and accommodating. Check-in was a breeze and we even had help from his friendly cat Phoebe. Note that this is a heritage building with mostly period decor and amenities. We had no issues whatsoever with this, but others may be looking for something more modern. Temperature control, for instance, may be an issue for some. We were there during a cool, rainy week so it was not an issue but it seemed like the 3rd-floor room might be a bit hot in the heat of summer. Can't be sure, though. I've stayed in close to half a dozen NYC airbnbs now, and this was the closest I've been to the subway. The nearest station is just a 2-minute walk away and the A, B, C, and D trains stop there. The next nearest is a 5-minute walk away and the 2 and 3 trains stop there. Plus, if you're considering using the M60 bus to/from LaGuardia, it stops at the aforementioned stations as well. You are very connected to all of Manhattan and NYC in general at this location, despite not being anywhere near midtown or lower Manhattan. As for proximity to food/nightlife/sightseeing, we didn't check out much in the area since we had visited Harlem before and checked out some other stuff around NYC instead. That said, we grabbed breakfast at Bo's Bagels on nearby 116th st. every morning (highly recommended!) and there seemed to be a number of other dining options around there. And there is certainly fun and food to be had in the greater Harlem area. We felt relatively safe in the neighbourhood and had no trouble. Ignore what you hear about Harlem's reputation esp. from those who haven't been to NY in years (or at all). Although 125th st. is often filled with activity (and not all of it on the up-and-up) at all hours of the night, the rest of the area is just a residential neighbourhood, full of families and people of all ages just going about their lives. I mean, as with anywhere you're thinking of staying in a city like NY, do your research and make sure that the area is for you. Overall, if you want a historic Harlem/New York experience, you simply must check this place out, but be aware of what is offered and what you're looking for in a stay.

• Reviewer: Adrienne

  Comments: What an amazing home Rene has! So charming and beautifully cared for. Right in the middle of Harlem. We had a fantastic meal just a block away at Clay one night and will remember it for some time. Rene himself was very easy to communicate with and he was incredibly patient when I was delayed on arrival. Highly recommended for anyone visiting NYC who wants to be uptown and close to Central Park.

• Reviewer: Louis

  Comments: Lovely historic townhouse with a excellent location with good transport links such as the metro and bus services .

• Reviewer: Tara

  Comments: Lovely and renovated house in the heart of harlem with good connections to downtown. The bed was quite small for two.

• Reviewer: Angela

  Comments: Beautiful home and centrally located only blocks away from Central Park. René is a very hospitable guest and is in constant communication with you before and during your stay. I look forward to my next trip into the city.

• Reviewer: Janet & Derek

  Comments: Staying at René's gave us great access to so much that Manhattan has to offer. Thanks to René for suggesting the Paris Blues jazz club. Saturday lunch at Sylvia's soul food between an excellent Harlem walking tour & a visit to Studio Museum Harlem was a great way to spend our final day. NY was hot this W/E & we sizzled through our last night in Thelonious Monk. Overall a great experience

• Reviewer: Jean

  Comments: Le logement ressemble vraiment aux photos. On se croirait dans les années 1920. Magnifique demeure dans un quartier tranquille et tout proche de central Park. Belle surprise.

• Reviewer: Jen

  Comments: Wonderful location if you want to stay in uptown. Easy access to the nearby subway stations. René has a lovely cat, Phoebe. She always welcomed us at the door which was really heart-warming. This could be a huge plus point if you're a cat lover. We'll miss her so much. We love this picturesque house for its decor. We've been to different bnb before but this is probably the most well-designed house that we've ever stayed. Our room is on the third floor so if you have heavy luggage, the stairs might cause some problems. Wifi connection is relatively weak upstairs. It's a wonderful stay after all.

• Reviewer: Nina

  Comments: The room is in a stylish old brown stone house in the heart of Harlem. It's a comfy and vintage atmosphere. There's bars, restaurants and shops within walking distance. During our stay, everything was well organized and clean. The host Rene is a very friendly and easy going guy. We felt welcome all the time and totally recommend it.

• Reviewer: Marie

  Comments: Wonderful and quirky house with spacious and beautifully decorated rooms and bathrooms :) Cute house cat and friendly atmosphere.

• Reviewer: Hina

  Comments: Rene is so kind,and his house is comfortable.Thanks Rene!

• Reviewer: Fabiola

  Comments: Cool room at Harlem! Rene left all indications very clear and that was super helpful.

• Reviewer: Jamie

  Comments: Pros: The architecture of this beautiful house was stunning. The other guests were very quiet and respectful. The location was convenient to the subway and to some good restaurants. Owner was responsive and allowed us to check in a little bit early. Cons: The decor was very cheaply done, very dusty, and VERY racist. On the mantle in our bedroom was an array of antique porcelain and tin banks. The largest of these, right next to a pink chihuahua in a wig, was a blackface/Pickaninny bank (a black face with a cartoonish expression and bright red lips, ready to lift coins into his mouth by a mechanical hand). Downstairs in the common room were multiple objects depicting black boys with watermelons. My girlfriend and I were made very uncomfortable by the atmosphere these decorations created, and we wish we had been warned about it sooner.

• Reviewer: Patrick

  Comments: Very cool, very retro, period row house. Super clean and well taken care of and is decorated very eclectically fitting with the intended motif. Awesome space. Logistically, it is close to Columbia and the delights of Harlem...but is removed from the rest of the city a piece. Plan on a larger than normal Uber payment or get used to the subway if you plan on traveling around the city a lot. Not the less, I knew where it was it it was a pleasure to stay there.

• Reviewer: Monica

  Comments: A quirky place located within an easy walk to the subway and historic locations. The neighborhood was much quieter than I expected. Be ready to walk some stairs, and take slippers or socks with grips on them because the stairs inside are both steep, and narrow. The curved landing is especially tricky if you aren't very careful. The bathroom on each floor is shared, which was fine because there was a sink in my room making things more private and convenient. In keeping with the decor, the sinks had separate hot and cold taps which is very cute, if a bit annoying for those used to more modern plumbing. Parking was an issue as it is everywhere else in Manhattan, so be aware of this if you are driving in.

• Reviewer: Stephen

  Comments: This is a unique lodging experience. The neighborhood is quiet at night and the house is a classic Brownstone. The bedrooms are generous in size, uniquely furnished and the mattress and pillows very good. The house exudes its historic character and you feel as tough you are transported to the 1920s or 30s. Steps creak, soft jazz plays in the reception area and the bathrooms are generous in size. For subway riders, the stop is less than three blocks away and it is an easy trip down Manhattan on either the local or express trains. Not too many restaurants in the immediate vicinity but several in walking distance. Great music nearby. I felt very safe walking the area at night and in the day. Whole Foods Market is nearby. For an eclectic and off-beat experience, I recommend this location. My only request is that the room would benefit from an easy chair in place of one of the two straight-back chairs. I would stay here again when traveling to New York City.

• Reviewer: Mary

  Comments: We had an amazing trip and our stay here was perfect! We highly recommend this house. I love that they had a sink in the room. I love the vibe of the place. My husband who is definitely more of a hotel guy, still loved the feeling of stepping back in time. It’s clean, the bed was comfy, and communication was great. I personally feel the pictures don’t give justice to the place. It’s much cuter in person! Thank you for a great stay!!!

• Reviewer: Carey

  Comments: I had an enjoyable and relaxing stay at Rene’s. The room is spacious yet cozy, the bed super comfy and the house itself is very warm, welcoming and quiet. The place is in walking distance to a Whole Foods, great restaurants and night spots, as well as close to the subway lines for easy rides to anywhere in the City. I highly recommend Rene’s if you want to check out Harlem or just looking for a comfortable place to stay in NYC.

• Reviewer: Amy

  Comments: The ti me we spend there was great, the bed was so sooooft! we enjoyed staying in a stylish place like this, it was great.

• Reviewer: Scott

  Comments: Many thanks. What a great place to stay! Will definitely come back if we're in the region again

• Reviewer: Tony

  Comments: This place was very comfortable and well maintained! The bed was very comfortable and the bathrooms were very clean. René was easy to reach and was very accommodating to our needs.

• Reviewer: Stacy

  Comments: Beautiful space!

• Reviewer: Mengjin

  Comments: Great house with super beautiful room! One little drawback is the wifi is slow on the top floor.

• Reviewer: Wu

  Comments: 地方离125街地铁很近,周围也有吃饭的地方,很安静,干净,房东帮我提行李上楼,人很好,绅士

• Reviewer: Janu

  Comments: Fantastic. This house is beautiful and in such a brilliant location for exploring New York. I loved my stay and would stay again. Thank you René!

• Reviewer: Josh

  Comments: This quaint, beautiful place in Harlem is in a great location, and is exactly as described. The renovated bathrooms are beautiful, as is much of the woodwork.

• Reviewer: Victoria

  Comments: the decor was very cool and period so if you are into jazz, a bit of old new york - this is the place for you! right in the heart of harlem - it is very close to some of the best local restaurants and very close to the subway to get quickly into midtown etc. room was clean and big, shared bathroom likewise, internet was a little slow on the top floor but worked on a basic level. recommended!

• Reviewer: Louise

  Comments: Le logement de René est exactement conforme à l'annonce. Dans le cadre d'un voyage court d'un week-end à New-York, nous avons adoré la proximité avec les transports en communs. Les endroits touristiques du Sud de Manhattan se trouvent entre 20 et 35 min de la maison en transport en commun. Le quartier est calme et agréable en journée. La maison est décorée avec beaucoup de personnalité, et la chambre en elle-même est très sympathique. Située au deuxième étage, nous avons disposé d'une salle de bain parfaitement fonctionnelle. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié la présence d'une radio et de serviettes de toilettes dans la chambre.

• Reviewer: Hi

  Comments: The home was beautiful, clean and everything went well. The room was clean and the host was accommodating.

• Reviewer: Christina

  Comments: Had an amazing experience staying at The Harlem Flophouse in the Thelonious Monk room. The room is huge! I loved exploring Harlem and eating some good food at Sylvia’s just a short walk away The subway is close so it was quick to get downtown when we wanted. Last time I stayed in Manhattan, I stayed in a hotel room that barely had walking room to get around the bed. Our room was clean and spacious. It’s lovely to go to NY in April before it gets too hot out. All the details of the house are just fantastic. Little treasures to be seen in many books. Very fun. Gave the whole trip a special kind of feel.

• Reviewer: Reasha

  Comments: This is a beautiful Airbnb! I stayed in two different rooms during my stay and each is unique and spacious. The whole place is extremely clean. The shower has great water pressure and the bathtub is lovely if you decide to take a bath. Harlem is a fun neighborhood (go eat at Red Rooster) and Réne even sent out emails with weekly events around town. Very close to the subway, a 24 hour grocery and a Pilates studio if you wanna sneak in a workout. The jazz playing when you come in the door is a nice touch. I loved my stay and would visit again!

• Reviewer: Lydia

  Comments: René's place is a beautiful, traditional Brownstone located on a pretty tree-lined street in Harlem - peaceful away from the excitement and buzz of the area. My room was quirkily decorated and welcoming, with nice touches such as a map of the local area and a radio playing cool music when I arrived. I was kindly allowed to check out late. Cannot recommend this place enough - I loved it!

• Reviewer: Jieting

  Comments: The location is very close to metro.

• Reviewer: Laurent

  Comments: Very nice and charming place, well located (public transportations...), clean bathrooms and bedroom. Clear instructions for our late arrival, full of little attentions (light, blues music, fans,...) Highly recommended !!

• Reviewer: Janaina

  Comments: Localização muito boa e com acesso próximo a linhas de metrô local e expresso. O bairro é tranquilo e com variedade de serviços e lojas. Não recomendo para pessoas com problemas de mobilidade e para aquelas com muitas malas ou malas pesadas. Também não há acesso à cozinha da casa.

• Reviewer: Kai-Uwe

  Comments: We had a very nice stay in the Theloniuos Monk room. There is a very quiet neighborhood, so it does not matter that room is towards the street. The best part is this easy check-in and all this nice little details when you arrive.

• Reviewer: Among

  Comments: THE MOST AMAZING place ever. Perfect hosting. We were delighted.

• Reviewer: Justine

  Comments: Our stay at the Flophouse was an enjoyable one! The house is gorgeous and well maintained. It is super close to the subway and awesome little restaurants and bars. Our room was spacious and charming, the bed was super comfortable and having the sink in the room was super nice. The bathrooms in each floor were beautiful and spacious. A very wonderful stay!

• Reviewer: Miguel

  Comments: This place is a beautiful house. Everything was just as the pictures and descriptions. The host was very helpful in offering tips and advice on the area and house. The room is large and comfortable. Great choice if you want to stay in Manhattan.

• Reviewer: Shangtong

  Comments: I booked this place for me and my mom during our visit in Newyork. I love this place, everything is beautiful. The host is very nice and the neighborhood is fun!

• Reviewer: Nicolas

  Comments: La maison fait rêver en photo, la réalité est encore plus extraordinaire ! C est magnifique et très dépaysant, la chambre est grande et bien équipé, de plus la déco est décalée et authentique, bref tout est parfait de ce côté la. La maison comporte deux salle de bain pour 4 chambres ( celle du 2ème étage a seulement une baignoire a l ancienne, pour la douche préféré le 1 er étage), tout le linge nécessaire et les produits de bain sont fournis et changer quasi quotidiennement. Les frais de ménage sont vraiment justifiés ( ménage et lit effectués quotidiennement). La localisation dans harlem ne doit pas vous freiner, le quartier est super sympa, les locaux très attentionnés ( plusieurs passant nous ont aidé spontanément) et le métro est a 5 min a pieds ( local et express, vous êtes en 20 minutes dowtown). Enfin le rapport qualité prix est très bon pour new york, allez chez René sans hésiter !

• Reviewer: Martin

  Comments: Rene's place is an authentic Brownstone with charm, which is clean and functional. The neighborhood is exciting with some nice eateries, great diversity, immediate access to the subway, and close to Morningside Park, Central Park and Columbia.

• Reviewer: Ian

  Comments: You will love Rene's place. it's cool, it's stylish, it's comfortable, the perfect place to stay for a New York trip. the subway is really close as is the local deli as well as the jazz. The Harlem Flophouse is wonderful to come back to each night. Great neighborhood and truly a pleasure to stay in a place with such character, and style, did I say style? worth mentioning twice...

• Reviewer: Jack

  Comments: René's place is a great little place to stay. The building and room are fascinating and really stand out from the modern world. The location of it is about 5 minutes walk from a subway station and there are plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. A brilliant way to experience New York and would definitely recommend.

• Reviewer: Lutz

  Comments: Ein musikgeprägtes Haus mit Geschichte. Der Gastgeber paßt perfekt dazu. René ist immer erreichbar und hilfsbereit. Wir werden auf jedenfall wieder hinfahren. Danke.

• Reviewer: Damon

  Comments: Inside was beautiful! We enjoyed our stay a lot and will definitely recommend this place to anyone! Area was very nice as well!

• Reviewer: Elissa

  Comments: This is a remarkably comfortable place to stay. It is beautiful and charming and spacious, but what really stood out to me is how it compares so favorably to other hotels and bed and breakfasts that aim towards historical accuracy. Many such places are drafty and uncomfortable with poor temperature control, but René’s is warm and cozy, even with the super chilly weather outside. Also, the bathtub is large and amazing.

• Reviewer: 怡勇

  Comments: 照片和实物稍有差别

• Reviewer: Pierre-Yves

  Comments: Beautiful place, clean and quiet ! Rene is available. We have loved our stay

• Reviewer: Xinyan

  Comments: A great stylish place to stay if you just wanna to visit NYC for a couple day!