Escape Guesthouse
Five inviting guest rooms in downtown Brooklyn, with garden, piano, laundry service, kitchen, wireless internet, bicycles, and exercise equipment. Continental breakfast served 8am-10am. Walk to Atlantic Yards, Brooklyn Bridge and downtown Manhattan. Access to the Insider's New York: Have a massage in our garden or hit NYC's hottest clubs. Enjoy a private yoga session or trek to nearby mountains or rivers. Rummage the local retro shops or dress to the 9s for a charity bash. Enjoy an inhouse concert with local and national performers, or ride the Cyclone at Coney Island. Whether you want to stay in or get out, we'll help you find just what you're looking for.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- close to beaches / amusements
- City
- Downtown
- Nearest major city: New York City, NY (2 miles North)
- Directions to property:
Driving from Manhattan: Take the Brooklyn Bridge and continue straight to Atlantic Avenue. Turn left on Atlantic, right on Hoyt, and continue around block up Bond to left on Bergen. Go 1/2 block to 168 Bergen St middle of block on left, between Hoyt and Bond.
Subway: F train to Bergen / Smith Streets. Exit at North (uptown) end of platform, at Bergen / Smith. Walk against traffice (East) on Bergen 1.5 blocks to #168 on right. - Nearest major airport: New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia) 10 miles
- Directions from airport:
Take Grand Central Parkway to I-278 W / BROOKLYN QUEENS EXPY toward BROOKLYN.
4.7 miles: Take the TILLARY ST exit- EXIT 29- toward MANHATTAN BR / BKLYN CIVIC CENTER.
0.1 miles: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto TILLARY ST.
0.1 miles: Turn LEFT onto FLATBUSH AVE EXT.
0.5 miles: Stay STRAIGHT onto FLATBUSH AVE.
0.1 miles: Turn RIGHT onto NEVINS ST.
0.3 miles: Turn RIGHT onto BERGEN ST.
0.1 miles: End at 168 Bergen St
Brooklyn, NY 11217-2211, US - Meeting places:
- car service for a fee
- Airport
- Bus
- Train
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 5 guest accommodations (one with a private bath)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 140.00 and $ 220.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 190.00 and $ 305.00
- Other Accommodations: Suites
Guest Room and Suite reservations of 3 nights or more are accepted at all times (availability permitting). Two-night reservations are accepted up to 14 days in advance.
Our Second Floor Suite includes private entrance, two double rooms with garden view, private sitting room, private bath with shower/tub, private kitchenette, and wireless internet access.
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Amenities Basket | CD player |
| Data port | Desk |
| Hairdryer | Internet Service |
| Ironing Board | Radio |
| Turndown Service | Wi-Fi |
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| On Site | |
| BBQ grill | Board games |
| Computer | Copier |
| DVD Player | Fax Machine |
| Library | Piano |
| Private entrance | Satellite/Cable TV |
| Secretarial services | TV |
| Telephone | VCR |
| Videos | Washer/dryer |
| Wet bar | |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| bicycles and bike path | banquet facilities onsite |
| foosball table | car and driver available |
| garden with deck & hammock | full kitchen onsite |
Meals
- A Continental Plus breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8am-10am
- Breakfast is served in the garden or deck, Dining Room, In room
- Lunch is available by special request for $10
- Dinner is available by special request for $20
- Additional food services included in room rate: gournet dinners and wine at extra charge, wine / cheese available at extra charge, Afternoon tea, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Vegetarian
Policies
- Minimum stay required (3 night minimum for bookings 2 or more weeks ahead; 2 night minimum otherwise.)
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas
- We cannot accommodate guest pets (Our B&B is already home to a cat - Rocky.)
- Children are welcome (Children and infants are welcome with advance permission.)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (30% deposit required to hold reservation)
- Check in time is 3pm-6pm and Check out time is 1pm
- Cancellations:
1 - 7 days prior to arrival date: the entire deposit is forfeited.
8 - 30 days prior to arrival: 50% of deposit less $50 cancellation fee will be refunded.
30+ days prior to arrival date; entire deposit is refunded, minus a $50 non-refundable cancellation fee.
No refunds or discounts for early departure.
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Elizabeth Kennick
World travel, outdoor adventure, music and dancing, theatre, gourmet dinners with wine, entertaining: the good life! Come enjoy our urban paradise with access to the Insider's NYC. - The innkeepers speak: little Spanish, English, French
- There is one cat on the property
Area Attractions
Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, dance studios and lessons, Bike paths, hiking and rockclimbing, gourmet food shopping, botanical gardens, horse riding, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Billiards, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Yoga and other fitness classes, Musical jam sessions, Participatory Theatre, Rock Karaoke with live band, Dancing: all types, Amusement Park, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Snow shoe rental, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Video Arcade, Water sports, Whitewater Rafting
Brooklyn Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Brooklyn, New York.