Country Inn the City

Great base to explore New York

November 09, 2012

Country Inn the City offers the perfect base to explore everything New York has to offer. It is located on the beautiful and relatively peaceful Upper West Side and is ideal for longer stays. The Inn is private, comfortable and homely, and provides convenient access to Central Park and attractions such as The Metropolitan Opera. I stayed in suite 5 (Collegiate Suite) which was spacious and well appointed. The local area has plenty of restaurants, a well-stocked market (ideal for self-catering) and various other amenities including a laundry a couple of doors away. The 79th Street subway station (train line 1) is only a couple of minutes away and provides convenient access to midtown and downtown Manhattan, including the Broadway theatre district, Chelsea, and Greenwich Village. Times Square subway station is a short train ride away and provides easy access to all other subway lines. Fergus and Rob and very accommodating and will gladly share their tips and advice for exploring the local area and New York in general. I would happily recommend Country Inn the City to anyone who is seeking a more personal alternative to the larger hotels, especially first-time visitors and those planning a longer stay.

Perfect for a long stay

July 16, 2012

We stayed in the Country Inn and it was all we hoped for. If anyone has worries about staying here for an extended period, don't be. This was our second time in New York. The first time we stayed just across Broadway in a hotel but this was so much better. Apartment #5 was roomy (much more than a standard hotel room), comfortable, with separate kitchen and bathroom. Not to mention the free wifi. Bonus! Both Rob and Fergus were very welcoming and friendly. Rob kept the apartment clean and tidy but wasn't intrusive like the "everyday cleaning"a normal hotel room can be. Local tips: Viand Cafe just down Broadway for a good NY diner experience. We had many breakfasts there. Irving Farm Coffee Co on 79th for a good coffee and bagel. Westside Market just around the corner to stock up the fridge and buy bagels and cream cheese. The laundry next door, fantastic! Cheap! $9 for the first 10lbs and then 90c for every lb after. Drop off in the morning, pick up when you get home from a hard day experiencing NYC. Lots of good restaurants on Amsterdam. Start at 77th and walk up into the 80's. Go out the front door, turn right, walk across to Central Park and relax for an afternoon if you have time. Or turn left, head over to the 79th Street Basin and take a walk down the Hudson River Park. We walked almost all the way down to Battery Park Transport: Walk. Or the M104 bus will take you down Broadway into the city. Or take the 1 train at 79th Street station. Or walk down to 72nd and catch the 2 or 3 (these don't stop at all stations so the trip is a little faster than the 1). To wrap up, we highly recommend staying at the Country Inn. You can live like a local or be a real tourist. Either way you should have a great time. Thanks Fergus. See you next time. Quentin and Andie.

First time in NYC - and exactly the right place to stay

July 10, 2012

We don't like the coldness of a hotel, so Country Inn the City was the perfect alternative to that. Having our own little kitchen made it possible to sleep in after all those late nights and leisurely make our own breakfast in our cozy little home away from home. Totally the perfect spot.

Quality Plus Value Plus Convenience!

June 24, 2012

I absolutely LOVE Country Inn The City! The room was enormous by New York hotel standards and has everything you’ll need for an extended stay including a full bathroom with tub & shower (great water pressure!), a galley kitchen and your own climate control. The historic room was beautifully decorated in period style with plenty of books and oddities to peruse if you don’t feel like watching TV or using the lightning fast FREE WiFi. Many personal touches in the room make this bed & breakfast experience far preferable to a chain hotel or even other boutique hotels that look like they were stocked by IKEA or West Elm. Very clean. Excellent bedding & linens (great threadcount!) and the poster bed, hardwood floors and historic mantle with antlers make Country Inn The City the real deal! Conveniently located on New York’s Upper West Side between Broadway and West End Avenue – close to The American Museum of Natural History, Central Park, Riverside Park and more. Grab a cab on Broadway or take the #1 train nearby. The neighborhood is safe, walkable and has everything you need including breakfast joints, coffee, diners and an excellent market with prepackaged meals you can take back to your room to enjoy or cook your own food. The innkeepers made sure I knew where everything was, where to go for coffee, markets, subways, snacks…etc. I felt completely welcomed, comfortable and safe in the New York City. This personalized attention is something rare in today’s society and I feel good about supporting indie business. Overall, excellent value, superior location, easy to get around and Country Inn The City provides a welcomed haven and relaxing respite in the middle of Manhattan!

Innkeeper Response
I was absolutely thrilled to get this review. Thank you so much for taking the time. There is nothing you did leave out and we are proud to have satisfied you on so many levels, with particular appreciation for the fact that you appreciated our typically overlooked location, a mistake so many travelers make. We hope to see you again...

So much more than a b 'n' b.

June 11, 2012

I spent just over a month here and found it an terrific place for an extended stay. I stayed in the Clarence Suite, a lovely studio apartment with kitchen and en suite bathroom. In other words, this is really something better than a b 'n' b or hotel. The neighborhood is very pleasant with several large markets and excellent restaurants. Plus it is just off the 1 subway line, so convenient to most of NYC. I can attest that the website photos are accurate (in case you're wondering if the suite is as attractive as the photo suggests). By the way, this website requires you to rate all five elements, although the Dining element isn't really applicable.

Innkeeper Response
Delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and am especially appreciative of the fact that you recognized the greatness of our location! Hope to see you again..

Perfect

May 27, 2012

These accommodations were perfect -- everything from the comfort of the bed to the water pressure in the shower. The appearance, and attention to detail, was superb. We've stayed in a couple other locations in the area, & nothing touches this. Highly recommend.

NYC like a native

April 17, 2012

The perfect NYC hideaway. It was like the good old days when my wife and I had an apartment in NY. We were not happy staying in the big chaotic hotels with all the distractions that go along with it. Country Inn was a cozy and peaceful Upper West side apartment in a fantastic neighborhood. We highly recommend this place for our fellow travelers.

Like home away from home

May 30, 2011

My mom and I stayed in Apartment 5 at Country Inn The City and loved it! It's in a great location on the Upper West Side and having the kitchen was a real bonus. There's a market just around the corner where you can buy nearly anything you need during your stay and it was nice to have coffee and a light breakfast in the room before heading out for the day. We enjoyed having the setting area to watch TV and relax after coming back from a long day in the city. Rob keeps the place immaculate. The bathroom was the cleanest I've ever seen for a Hotel or Inn. The rooms are very well furnished and so cozy. It feels like you're a guest in someone's home. Very unlike anything else we've ever stayed in while visiting NYC. We will definitely stay here again!