Best Reviewed Small Hotel Alternative in New York Upper West Side, New York City, New York Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 109676
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Location: Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA (Walking distance to Central Park, Natural History Museum)
Accommodations: 1 Studio Apartment, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Inspired by thoughts of 'When in New York do as New Yorkers do," we at Country Inn the City set out to create the kind of accommodation that was more native than tourist; an antidote to the typical hotel route, if you will.
Although we are more bed and breakfast than hotel, this is not the kind of accommodation where you will find cutesy decor and interfering hosts. Your self-contained Upper West Side apartment is your own and you are free to come and go as you please. Our rates are well below those of comparative hotels.
Our target market is the discerning adult traveler (sorry no children, doubles or singles only) in search of a high quality yet less expensive alternative to hotels. NOTE: We are not a typical fly by night apartment set-up: rather we are a legitimate enteprise with a solid reputation to protect. We are located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, a perfect place for one to experience New York City living in a desirable neighborhood, one not so far from the tourist attractions as to be considered inconvenient. (Featured on 'Jane's New York' on NBC - Hotel special on New York City, 2005.)
The critics are unanimous and they found us. We did not find them. No other big city small hotel alternative has received this much good press. In addition to what is below we have been featured in Frommers, Guide de Charme, Virgin Travel guides, Lonely Planet, Quantas Magazine, Daily News, USA Today, The London Financial Times, National Geographic, Time Out NY, Out and About, Louis Vuitton, Swissair Magazine, and more.
"Imagine what it would be like to have a good friend in New York City who has a beautiful, classic, turn-of-the-century townhouse in a quiet residential neighborhood... You'd be living like a rich New Yorker, but not have to take care of the place or pay real estate taxes. Well, who needs friends when you have Country Inn the City, a four room bed and breakfast... that is one of New York's secret little gems." (New York's Best Wonderful Little Hotels: All editions)
"A charmer. You enter a small, limestone building on a residential side street, and walk up the stairs to one of four thoughtfully and attractively outfitted guest rooms... every neighborhood should have a Country Inn the City." (New York Times Guide to Hotels)
"This charming bed and breakfast is rich with original details, impeccable Americana-style decor, and more homey comforts than you'll find anywhere else for the price." (Frommers travel guides)
"This New York City brownstone (limestone) has been carefully restored, comfortable yet elegant down to the smallest detail." (Knopf City Guides)
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided: Towel change every 3 or 4 days for long stays. Sheets are changed once every 7 days for longer stays
- Off Street Parking: $25 daily rate ($10 off) at Hertz parking garage on West 77th between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. Please mention Country Inn the City to get this special rate.
- Wood Fireplace: Non-working (insurance reasons) period fireplaces
- Elevator: No elevator
- Beds
- Queen Bed: All four of our apartments have one queen bed in each. Our maximum occupancy is two per apartment. Visit www.countryinnnthecity.com for more information
- Convertible Bed (2) : Apartments 4 and 5 have a twin sofa bed in additional to the queen bed. These are not for a third person. They are designed for two independent travelers traveling together i.e. non-couples sharing an apartment.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Apartments 5 and 6 offer premium cable tv service
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) (2) : Apartments 2 and 4 offer basic cable only
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: All our apartments have a private kitchenette. All our appliances are clean and in excellent working condition. Our kitchenettes also include a microwave and coffee maker. A full selection of glassware is included, including champagne flutes.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: Large and spacious. Apartment 6 has a smaller refrigerator
- Microwave: One in each apartment
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio: Private gazebo/patio in apartment 6
- Gazebo
- Communications
- Telephone: Free local calls and answering machine
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Complimentary high speed wifi internet
- Other Amenities
- Free welcome food supplies, Complimentary Time Out Magazine, Microwave, Free local phone.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Smoking Not Allowed: Except on private terrace (apartment 6)
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nightly Rates .. $230-$375/nt, depending on time of year (season)
Our Average Rate is $275/Night. Lower Rates are charged in Low Season.
Lowest Rates are charged in Low Season on a Last Minute Basis. Visit our website
High Season is September through December and April Through June.
Other Months Vary from Year to Year Ranging from Low to Mid.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Exterior shot - New York City, New York Studio Apartment Rentals
- Our four self-contained studio apartments - New York City, New York Studio Apartment Rentals
- Private terrace (apartment 6) - New York City, New York Studio Apartment Rentals
- Hallway
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #109676
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