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Reviews of Harlem Brownstone

487 Manhattan Avenue, Harlem, New York, NY 10027, United States of America

#32 of 65 vacation rentals in New York

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 56 apartment reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    8.0
    I had a lovely time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was downstairs

    Clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The description states this as an apartment and it is not. It is just rooms that are together through doors and there is a shared common bathroom down the hall. There is no sitting area, nor is there an eating area with a table. There is no way to warm up food or water.

    The location was perfect as we used to live in the area. The rooms were kept very clean, and all linens and towels were like new and clean.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shared bathroom was very clean.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    8.0
    Comfy and perfect for the weekend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cute interior

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Check in process, getting codes and info was not smooth. Getting codes and unit info was delayed. Had requested 3-4pm check in and didn't get codes until 5pm. Voice-mail full on contact phone. Unnecessary stress. Shower. Needs regrouting, some mold. Despite these, I would stay there again. Hopefully next time will be smoother.

    Nicely decorated. Comfy. Clean. Quiet.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2023

    7.0
    nice
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the noise

    location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2022

    6.0
    Wouldn't book again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Described as complete 1 bedroom apartment and no mention of having to share bathroom which I thought was totally unacceptable. I would NEVER have booked it had it been transparent/ clear on the booking site. Would have cost me half the price in a single bed hostel with a shared bathroom

    Location close to subway, pubs, restaurants supermarket and park. Bathroom was very clean.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2022

    8.0
    Great stay for me and my daughter. Excellent location. Fair price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I should have requested a bottom floor. My fault. Third floor was too many steps for my mobility issue.

    The host was very pleasant and all went well.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2022

    8.0
    It was very clean and the owners were very nice, attentive and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Studio with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good value and location.It has bus and subway by walking distance that take you anywhere around NY.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2021

    8.0
    very nice if you’re just going to sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    shared bathroom… had to leave room.. I didn’t expect that, it was ok…

    close to family

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights

    permanent residents used the communal bathrooms

    close to Columbia

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    shared bathroom. the bathroom door did not seem very private and the sink had no plumbing attached to it.

    great room, staff were super nice, great location

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    4.0
    It was alright as we needed to crash in the night but not what I expected to be air band b
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not an apartment, just a room with shared bathroom

    Bathroom was clean even though it was shared

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    1.0
    Dreadful service , rude staff, inadequate facilities, no effective wifi
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    See above. Staff was uppity and argumentative on the phone. They did not return messages for hours.

    Nothing . Overpriced, would let me check in till 6:30pm although description says 4:30 pm. WiFi passers did not work despite multiple attempts. One trash can had trash.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    9.0
    If the prices don't go up too high, I will be happy to return to Harlem Brownstone.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It's a beautiful building. It's clear that the owners are proud and take care of their place. It's clean with updated bathrooms and has everything you need. I loved the extra touch with the lovely artwork in the foyer. I would be happy to live there. There are a lot of restaurants nearby and also a beautiful park. I felt right at home.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2023

    1.0
    I don't recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    First of all, there was no key in the self-check in lock box. we arrived at night, it was raining, it was not possible with the host. it was only after many calls that a result was achieved. we called a dozen times together, all the excuses sounded like "for 5 minutes", "I'll take care of it", "wait for 20 minutes", "I'll call you in 2 minutes". never called, let's call and find out. some time someone from the residents let us in. the next morning and the rest of the day we do not receive an apology from the host. we contacted the booking.con customer center, they gave us an answer that the host confirmed that we had successfully registered. No shower gel and champoon. Bathroom with toilet ok, shared by all. Super noisy, barrely can sleep at night

    The room itself is small, but has a refrigerator, mirror, wardrobe with hangers, ironing board and iron, heater, TV, towels

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the other people leaves the dirt toilet paper

    the place

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2023

    4.0
    not good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    a bit dirty, bad location, expensive

    not much

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shared bathroom, small room size, no lfit/elevator..need to carry all heavy luggage all the way to 3rd floor with no help

    Just coziness in room, nothing more special

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2023

    1.0
    This was a horrible experience. Supposed to stay two nights but I left after the first night!! Owner never responds!!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The description is totally wrong misleading to believe they are offering the entire studio which has private bathroom in it. Manikins at the entrances are spooky. The stairs are old and floors are all squeaky.

    Nothing. Very disappointing.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2023

    3.0
    too many steps and cold for me
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the steps and it was cold

    it wasn’t too expensive

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2022

    1.0
    never in my life will stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    location , dirty

    i didn’t like it at all

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2022

    4.0
    Not as expected
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The door code we were sent over a week ago did not work. The code has been changed and we were not notified What was that thing in the shower? Tried to ignore it, but it was right in the middle of the shower.

    It was clean It wasn’t expensive

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2022

    9.0
    I loved my stay at the Harlem Brownstone and would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My only suggestion would be to have a mirror in the room.

    Stayed in May 2022

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