The Harlem Flophouse, New York City

Superb

Very good

Liked: A truly wonderful and unique hotel in Harlem New York for a very reasonable price.The famous Apollo theatre is just around the corner.The subway takes you straight to Downtown NY and JFK Airport.

The price it financially possible...

Liked: Two blocks away from the subway, a 15 min ride from central manhatten or a 15 min walk from central park. Nice big room with a sink. Quiet and peaceful. Little closetspace but very specious room. Very good for the price, would recommend.
Disliked: /

Superb

Liked: The Harlem Flophouse is beautiful. Truly a worthwhile stay. I loved the living room area, with all its books and art. When I first entered the room there was jazz playing on the radio in the room. It all felt like being transported back in time.
Disliked: Unfortunately the room I stayed in was dusty, had some cob webs, and seemed as though it hadn't been thoroughly cleaned.

Pleasant

Liked: Charming, vintage and cozy atmosphere.
Disliked: Smelly dirty old pillows, mattress covers and carpet in the room. Staff couldn’t / wouldn’t resolve the issue. Musty towels, even after changing them on request. Old stained toilet seats. Work in progress in the ceiling of one room and toilet for the air conditioning conducts. Vintage is nice, old and dirty not.

A wonderful, memorable stay in...

Liked: The Harlem Flophouse is a true treasure trove, a time capsule to a beautiful past. I absolutely adored staying there. The rooms are so evocative of the speakeasy era it harkens to.Even in the heatwave that had New York City - and New Yorkers - sweltering when I stayed there, the beds were comfortable and the room maintained at the perfect temperature. As I said to my wonderful hosts upon my departure, I will be back!

Exceptional

Liked: A cuddling cat (Phoebe) in the lobby.

An excellent house and location...

Liked: Harlem Flophouse is the perfect location from which to explore the life and history of this unique New York neighbourhood. The building has been intelligently and sensitively restored by Rene Calvo, our helpful and friendly host. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable with fittings and decor that helped to create a rich ambience.

Very good

Liked: This was a magical place to stay. It has been beautifully renovated, the rooms are huge and have their own sinks which is fantastic when sharing a bathroom. There is a bathroom on both floors so you only have to share with one or two other rooms, and the bathroom itself is old fashioned but beautiful, the shower has great pressure.It's a bare bones service and when you're spending all day out and only really sleeping here it's perfect.There's a subway station a very short walk away so great access to the rest of Manhattan and doesn't take long. Walking distance to Central Park too!