Harlem Grand

Disappointing

Liked: Walk up Brownstone on quiet street in Harlem. We had the garden view room (view of the tops of the trees from 2 stories up). Good little kitchen shared by rooms on the top floor. Coffee percolator and coffee supplied. And toaster. Handy for Silvia's (beef rib with green beans & grits best dinner we had in NY) and Lincoln supermarket (nice sourdough and French Blackberry Jam to make toast in the morning). Only couple of stops to top of Central Park. 1st day made it to Tavern on the Green (bar snacks here with a couple of drinks is really fancy). 2nd day made it to Museum of Natural History.
Disliked: Harlem Grand but you dont see any of the house apart from the entrance and your room. No access to the garden or other parts of the house. Nice large room but not in great condition (curtain rods only held up by small screws into the plaster which has been patched. But you are told if you touch the curtains and the screws fall out then you will lose your damage bond. Shower has non existant water pressure. Bed has 3" foam on top of the mattress which is not comfortable and makes it really hard to turn over. $120 Resort Tax (for what) which is not mentioned when you make the booking. Even if you say that you have already been in NY for a couple of weeks you need to go through a 1hr induction from Kelen on how to get around NY. And you need to demonstate that you have listened to how to lock & unlock the front door (if it is not locked you will lose your damage bond). It was nice enough, but this was the most expensive place we stayed in NY and with a name like Harlem Grand we were expecting a bit more. It might have been a grand old Harlem Manor House but not that we saw.

Will stay here again!

Liked: Location was perfect for my plans, plus it was on a nice quiet street. The inn was beautiful, and my room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The owner was friendly and very helpful. Laundry service was a bonus!

Superb

Liked: Great historical building

charming and quirky - much...

Liked: This is a lovely place to stay - a beautiful old brownstone with original wood staircase and panelling ideally located for Columbia. Charming landlady Kellyn who provides a quirky and entertaining introductory lecture (compulsory) to the property and New York.
Disliked: This place is probably not for everyone - if you expect a traditional hotel there are some things that will bother you-1. no coffee or tea in the room. I was advised to buy a cup of coffee from a deli the night before and then put it in the microwave. I like a fresh cup of coffee when I wake up - it would not be difficult to put basic coffee machines in the rooms- I hope they do that.2. there was quite a bit of nagging about precise arrival and departure times, because there is no front desk and you get the feeling Kellyn values her convenience just as much as yours. She was completely charming, and I would probably come again because of the location and the quirkiness. but I do think she needs to find a way for people to arrive and depart on their own time (this only applied at the beginning and end- for the week you have a key and can come and go as you please).

10/10 stay in Harlem!

Liked: First of all, the property is on a quiet tree lined street WITH FREE PARKING. That was a huge plus for us, and ultimately was the dealbreaker that made me choose this property over some others. Once we arrived, I was so thankful that I did! The owner met us at the door and gave us the keys as well as an overview of the house and the area. The personalized treatment was so refreshing! The inside of the property was beautiful. I especially appreciate how the owner has preserved the original ornate details of the home, while also incorporating some modern amenities. Original hardwoods, beautiful trim, a gorgeous clawfoot tub, and antique furnishings throughout, while also featuring WiFi, satellite tv, a mini fridge, microwave, and even a bidet! A little corner convenience store was a great spot to grab a snack or a soda. Several other restaurant options were within walking distance as well. Two minute walk to the train station that takes you right to Times Square.
Disliked: The only thing that could have enhanced our stay would have been a coffee/tea station. The room had a microwave and a mini fridge, but no coffee maker. A small beverage station with a mini keurig/small pot would be perfect- even if it were located in the parlor area instead of the room. Just a suggestion. :)

We loved our stay. Harlem...

Liked: Harlem Grand is a beautiful brownstone on a perfectly located block in Harlem. The rooms are super clean and quite large. If you have trouble climbing stairs this is NOT the place for you.
Disliked: There are plenty of coffee shops nearby, but as someone who needs coffee as soon as I wake up it would have been nice to have coffee available in the room or somewhere downstairs.

10/10

Liked: The whole house is amazing and the room and bathroom are 10/10! Well furnished, decorated and wide.
Disliked: Nothing to complain about it

Pleasant

Good

Liked: Easy walk to Mornington Park which joins Central Park