Harlem has a variety of budget-conscious travel accommodations in the neighborhood located on the north side of Manhattan and just a short ride from New York's world-famous financial, entertainment and dining districts. While more modern luxury hotels litter the area south of Central Park, a number of unique motels and refurbished inns still offer affordable rates in one of the world's most expensive cities.
The contemporary setting at the International Cozy Inn welcomes travelers from all over the world throughout the year. Guestrooms are designed with comfortable furnishings and come standard with double beds and kitchenettes. Suites are also available and have a separate entrance, larger sitting area, 37-inch flat screen televisions and private bathrooms. The discount hotel offered nightly rates starting around $100, as of 2010, with better standard room rates for guests who plan to stay longer. With major transportation lines located nearby, the International Cozy Inn is less than 15 minutes from Times Square and the Lincoln Center in the heart of New York.
International Cozy Inn
248 Lenox Avenue
New York, NY 10027
646-248-1890
theinternationalcozyinn.com
The Riverside Tower Hotel offers 120 comfortable rooms in a residential neighborhood away from the noise of the city. Each room has a television, refrigerator, microwave and private bathroom. Some rooms provide views of the nearby Hudson River while others equipped for business travelers are available upon request. Rates are offered as low as $124 per night as of 2010. The budget hotel has 24-hour dining options just minutes away and it is close to the Empire State Building, Metropolitan Museum of Art and midtown. Free street parking is allowed and public transportation to the nearby attractions and airports (La Guardia Airport is just five miles away) is easily accessible.
Riverside Tower Hotel
80 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10024
800-724-3136
riversidetowerhotel.com
In the center of the neighborhood is the Harlem Flophouse, a renovated 1890s brownstone that offers basic accommodations with personalized service. Each of the four authentic Victorian rooms has a work desk. Located near the cultural center of Harlem, it is within minutes of the Apollo Theater and numerous jazz clubs, churches and African-American historic sites. Rates start at $100 per night as of 2010 and a minimum stay may be required. Breakfast is available each day in the garden, dining area or guestrooms and is served by the multi-lingual staff. Pets are not allowed.
Harlem Flophouse
242 West 123rd Street
New York, NY 10027
347-632-1960
harlemflophouse.com
