Elegant Retreats

At Elegant Retreats, we invite you to make yourself at home in an authentic 19th-century brownstone. Escape the stress of modern life. Feel like a New Yorker. Savor large, elegantly appointed rooms decorated in award-winning, classical, period design—published in Old House Interiors magazine. Enjoy comfortable beds graced with fine linens, Wi-Fi, rare and beautiful antiques. Start your day with tea or coffee taken from fine china in this friendly New York professional's home. Elegant Retreats is perfect for a business trip or a romantic getaway.

New York’s vibrant cultural life is just steps from your door. Located at the nexus of three thriving neighborhoods—West Harlem, Morningside Heights, and the Upper West Side—you are convenient to the famous Central Park, the beautifully restored Morningside Park and Columbia University campus. Visit the magnificent Cathedral of Saint John the Divine. The Metropolitan Museum, the Museum of Natural History, MoMA, Guggenheim, Apollo Theater, Harlem jazz institutions, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall are all a short distance away by efficient mass transportation.

Stop feeling like a tourist. Shop, dine and experience the city the way New Yorkers do.

Here is what guests had to say...

"Great Stay" 1/14/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2008

We stayed here for a week in October 08. We had a warm welcome from our hosts upon arrival and they were helpful throughout the week. The bedroom was large, clean and very comfortable. We loved the decor of the house in general. Not... read more


"Nice place to stay" 12/9/2008
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Stayed On: 12/2008

The room was nice, but a little noisy. Unfortunately we came one month after the owner passed away. We where well wellcomed by Michael, a friend of Hugh. In our four days stay the shared bath was never cleaned. The breakfast was really good, we... read more


"In the heart of Harlem" 11/21/2008
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Stayed On: 8/2008

Interesting neighborhood with some nice houses (often in the process of renovation). Free public pool next door! Big rooms with interesting decor and high ceilings but a bit dark (lack of electric power in the bulbs...)

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"Upper East Side Walk-Up" 10/29/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2008

Our room was nicely appointed and comfortable. The proprieter was very accommodating and the house is just around the corner from the 116th Street subway station. read more


"unbelievable b&b" 10/28/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2008

This place was amazing!!!

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"Excelent Choise" 9/26/2008
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Stayed On: 9/2008

My wife and I spend some days at this beatiful house with the good company of his owner. It feel like being home. The house has this lovely old england decoration. The room and the bed are excelent. It´s important to know that is not near... read more


"Home Away from Home " 7/7/2008
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Stayed On: 7/2008

I recently visited to New York for the first time and felt totally at home in this private, quiet, friendly and beautiful home. It truly felt like my own home, and I was made to feel welcome and comfortable. I had delicious coffee and toast each... read more


"We will return" 7/2/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

We wish to thank you for your very pleasant accomodation, and your warm welcome. We enjoyed our stay very much, and particulary the privacy and 'homefeeling' in the residence. We had a great time in the big city, and certainly will return.


"To The Manor Born" 7/2/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

In the heart of an historic neighbourhood, Elegant Retreats offered us a wonderful experience in gracious living. With pristine bed linen on a beautifully elegant bed, in a tastefully restored brownstone, there was an attention to detail on the... read more


"Recently Renovated Historic Home" 6/30/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

My husband and I were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. We needed somewhere really special and private. From the moment we arrived at Elegant Retreats: from the friendly host, elegant and welcoming wine and cheese reception, to our gorgeous,... read more


"Disappointing" 6/18/2008
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Stayed On: 4/2008

Dr Crane was very kind and friendly and offered me sandwiches and a welcoming glass of sherry on my arrival, but I didn't see him (or indeed anyone else!) for the rest of the week. The house has definitely seen better days. When I was there in April... read more


"A Sumptuous Haven on Fabulous Manhatten" 4/16/2008
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Stayed On: 3/2008

The incomparable luxury of a superlative room in a tasteful period home, with a distinguished knowledgeable host, in an historic neighbourhood, adjacent to the subway and bus, makes this a magnificient sanctuary in contrast to the tireless pace,... read more


"Grateful Brits!" 11/27/2007
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Stayed On: 9/2007

What a sensational house ... and proprietor! We were somewhat apprehensive about a B&B in Harlem, having been warned by my Connecticut-based daughter of lack of security on the streets at night and especially in the subway. Our proprietor is to... read more


"A wonderful place to stay!" 11/14/2007
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Stayed On: 11/2007

My mother and I spent 4 nights at Elegant Retreats just last week and enjoyed a wonderful stay. We did not know quite what we were getting into (this was our first time staying at a B&B in NYC), but would highly recommend it to anyone wanting a... read more


"An excellent place!" 9/30/2007
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Stayed On: 5/2007

We had an excellent stay and I can truly recommend it. Great hospitaility in a very charming house. read more


"First Class" 9/29/2007
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Stayed On: 9/2007

We were accomodated in a beautiful, friendly, gracious, and comfortable home. Elegant Retreats is a very special and enchanting place for a tranquil and delicious break. All the excitement of New York is just outside the door. It is beautifully run... read more


"Great Place" 9/23/2007
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Stayed On: 8/2007

Had a very good time. Great bed and room. Loved the A/C

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"European Style" 9/23/2007
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Stayed On: 9/2007

To step off a street in Manhattan into a house which could easily be in London and be treated like family is not what we expected - but an experience we would love to repeat and would highly recommend

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"Truly Elegant" 8/8/2007
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Stayed On: 7/2007

Ours was the most unexpected and heavenly 5-day stay. Elegant Retreats is a very serene place to stay, situated near the hustle and bustle of Upper West Side. There was always a homemade delicacy for us in the morning for breakfast. Managers,... read more


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