Name: The Harlem Flophouse
Address: 242 West 123rd Street Private Residence, New York City, NY
Telephone: (888) 420-1657
Rating: 4.5

Timeless Vintage Vibes in the Heart of Harlem

The Harlem Flophouse

Why Concert-goers love it

quiet and peaceful

super early 9:00 AM check-in

Who this Hotel is great for

Groups of friends who want a unique and budget-friendly stay with character

Solo travelers looking for a creative, soulful base in NYC

Couples who love vintage charm and a slower pace after a lively night

Fans needing a quiet space to unwind after standing front row

Budget-conscious music lovers who want style without the high price tag

Food and Drink Options

Nightlife Options

What People Say

authentic vintage style

artsy, inspiring, and peaceful

Areas for Improvement

character and charm over convenience

The Bottom Line

The Harlem Flophouse Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score:

Excellent (4.4 out of 5)

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A timeless stay in a...

Liked: The authenticity of the property, the quiet and relaxed atmosphere, and the gorgeous time period rooms. Check in was easy and access to the property was smooth.

A unique and enjoyable stay,...

Liked: Wonderful character, and chance to experience old world Harlem. Live Jazz is very special.
Disliked: Perhaps the bed and bedding, although in keeping with old styles, could have been modernised for comfort.

Very authentic stay in Harlem...

Liked: I didn’t really like the bedsheets, they were a bit smelly but for the price I won’t complain

Exceptional

Charming and convenient

Liked: Beautiful and charming hotel in Harlem, very conveniently located near the La Guardia airport bus and two subway stations. The neighborhood is safe and has multiple convenience stores, theatres and restaurants. The room is large and has storage space, and a small basin.
Disliked: The room was a bit too cold to be fully comfortable and one would expect that the shared bathroom is cleaned everyday (although we were lucky we were alone for the first two days). The owner came to say hi on the second or third day (would have been nicer to see a face earlier).

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.