Welcoming, knowledgeable hosts
Spacious, homey rooms
Historic, turn-of-the-century home
Half a block from the C train, 20 minutes to Midtown
Quaint, safe neighborhood
Extensive continental breakfast included
Free Wi-Fi
Quiet neighborhood with minimal attractions
Far from Lower Manhattan
Three rooms share a communal bathroom
Decor has some wear
In an historic home on 155th Street, in Harlem's storied Sugar Hill neighborhood, the Saint Nicholas Inn is a cozy, four-room bed and breakfast run by friendly, knowledgeable, and unobtrusive hosts who cater especially to international visitors. The large and clean rooms, which feel more like those in a friend's house than a hotel, are well-maintained despite the building's age, but both the decor and the building understandably show some wear and tear. The communal breakfast table, too, feels like it's in a friend's kitchen. The C subway line stops just down the block, dropping you in Midtown in 20 minutes, and other subway stops are within walking distance. Despite the distance to major sights, the rates make it quite a deal.
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B&B with friendly hosts oriented toward international visitors
A homey B&B run by friendly locals in a sleepy historic neighborhood, the Saint Nicholas Inn attracts a steady stream of international tourists and families looking for an affordable and welcoming home in New York City. With quirky decor and original hardwood floors and architectural details, it's certainly not a chain hotel, or even a polished boutique stay, but devoted repeat guests from around the world wouldn't have it any other way. Plan to make new friends over breakfast at the communal table in the kitchen, the only common area in the house.
Location
Historic north Harlem neighborhood a 20-minute subway ride from Midtown
A turn-of-the-century brick home in the historic Sugar Hill neighborhood, in north Harlem, the Saint Nicholas Inn puts you down the block from the 155th Street C subway stop, two blocks from a B/D subway stop, and three blocks from a 1 subway stop, all of which can get you to and from Midtown Manhattan in under half an hour. Sugar Hill itself is quiet and safe to walk around at night, and, while there isn't much going on in the area, there are a number of historic buildings to be discovered on a neighborhood walk. Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens are a bit far away, but the Bronx Zoo and Yankee Stadium are both easy to get to.
Rooms
Four clean and cozy rooms, three with a shared bath
With their mismatched decor, vintage furniture, original moldings, and brightly colored walls, the four large and bright rooms feel homey and loved, if a bit worn around the edges. Three of them share a clean communal bathroom, with a shower, while the other acts as a suite, with an en-suite bathroom and kitchen. One has a queen bed, two have two double beds each, and the suite has a queen plus an extra twin bed, making it ideal for small families. Towels and bath products are included, and all rooms have air-conditioning in the summer, though historic buildings can still get hot and stuffy in New York's famously brutal humidity.
Features
Free, communal continental breakfast daily
As a simple B&B, the inn's most popular feature is its fresh continental breakfast, included in the rate and served each morning at a long communal table in the kitchen. The hosts create an atmosphere such that conversation flows over the fresh pastries, fruit, cereal, and abundant coffee. For longer stays, the suite also has its own private, eat-in kitchen, although the free breakfast cannot be served there. Board games are available to borrow, all rooms have cable TV, and the free Wi-Fi is a welcome perk.
