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Efuru Guest House

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  • Inn Details

    Efuru Guest House is a beautiful, fully restored turn of the century brownstone, located on a quiet tree lined street in the historic Mount Morrris Park section of Central Harlem in Manhattan. We are a 7 minute walk from Central Park and conveniently located near all airports, bus and rail terminals and 15 minutes from midtown by public transportation. During your stay you will be conveniently and pleasantly surrounded by Harlem's cultural, educational and religious institutions, theatres, restaurants, jazz clubs, retail establishments and parks. Efuru's atmosphere is cozy, inviting and elegant and features a full compliment of modern comforts and amenities.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Gardening, Caribbean cooking, Interior Decorating & Design

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • French


    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Urban Inn

    • Homestay Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Corporate Housing

    • International Guests/students

    • Vacation Apartment Rental

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Orientation Tour

    • Patio

    • Garden

    • Exercise Gym

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  • Efuru suites/apartment

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      2 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $175/$195

    Efuru apartment/suite.. @ our 2nd location..#54 W 120th street.. * 2 bedroom apartment/ suite.. 2 queen beds;+ 1 twin bed in living room; jaccuzi & patio.

    Efuru suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $135/$145

    Efuru suites @ our 2nd location: #54 west 120th St. * Deluxe suites; 1 queen + 1 twin bed ; private kitchenette; SHARE bathroom with just 1 other suite on that floor

    Efuru suite..B1

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      2 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $145/$150

    Efuru Suites @ our 2nd location # 54 West 120th *X-Large Deluxe Suite..1 queen bed + 1 twin bed Pvt kitchenette..Private bath..(Note) Bath is just outside your room door and is PRIVATE only to this suite.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: Flexible    Check out: Flexible

    • Deposit amount required: 30% Deposit calculated on the total length of stay. Balance of payment due upon arrival.

    • Cancellations: Deposit is non-refundable 24 hours after booking.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Drinking is permitted inside of guest rooms

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Suitable for children except no toddlers permitted

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Upon Request

    • Cost: 10.40

    • Serving location: self catering kitchens/kitchenettes

    Special meal options

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  • Location Type

    • Historic Central Harlem

    • Manhattan/NYC

    • Upper West Side

    • Airport

    • City

    City

    • Atlantic City

    • Directions to property:
      Efuru is located at 106 West 120th Street between Lenox Ave. (6th Ave.) and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. From JFK Airport the simplest way is to take a New York City Yellow Taxi Cab (Approx. $40) or take the airport bus (labeled Long Term Parking/Subway) to the subway station at Howard Beach (Free), then take the "A" train (towards Manhattan) to 59th Street. Go upstairs and take the "Uptown" #1 train to 72nd street, stay on the same platform and take the uptown #2 or #3 train to 116th Street, exit onto Lenox Ave. and walk 4 blocks to 120th Street, make a left turn.

    Airport

    • New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia) 10 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From LaGuardia Airport take New York City Yellow Cab (Approx. $30) or take the M60 Bus to Lenox Ave (6th Ave.)and 125th Street. From there take a 5 minute walk down to 120th Street and make a right.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • Ocean

    • China Town

    • Empire State Building

    • Greenwich Village

    • Central Park

    • Statue of Liberty

    • United Nations

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Billiards

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Horseback riding

    • On-Site Gym

    • Concerts

    • Harlem Tours

    • Gospel Tours

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Video Arcade

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    Loved it....

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Loved this place, Lydia is fantastic, and the room we had was clean, cozy, larger than I expected. The area around the building was so much cooler than I expected. Good restaurants and close to the Apollo. Next time we visit New York we will be staying again with Lydia at Efuru

    Wonderful place to stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    I've stayed at Efuru for the last two years (2008 & 2009 in Sept/Oct of each year) I've visited NYC and am hoping to be able to do so again this year. I've stayed in the yellow room and the smaller room with the shared bathrooms on the top floor of the main house (I can't find their pictures on the website so it's possibly not up to date), and both suited me very well and the shared bathroom is kept very clean. Lydia, the owner, is lovely, as are the cleaning staff I met. Security in the building is good and anyone with reservations about staying in Harlem should let go of outdated notions of the area; Harlem is beautiful and easily my favourite part of NYC. The street where Efuru is located is very lovely. There are laundry facilities in the building for a small charge and the TV has a large number of channels (I think it's cable but am not sure). The beds are comfortable and there is air-con in the yellow room (and I think a fan, as well). The 125th St metro is very nearby which offers an express service down to the Times Square area, and I found this to be a much easier line to be on than previously when I stayed in the 116th St area which was a local line (ie. even though 125th St is further up the island, the service is much better and quicker as it is a major stop). The shared bathroom rooms also have a wee kitchenette which they share and I find it very handy to have a fridge. Lydia has always been very accommodating about me storing my (very excessive, ha) luggage with her after I've checked out/prior to check-in and also has a friend who can act as a driver for you out to the airport. It's the same price as a regular taxi fare but much easier to arrange as she knows him and they work together regularly. I'm sure I'll be back many times to come, and would recommend Efuru to anyone. Thanks to Lydia for such a lovely place.

    Good place to stay

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    I have been recently with my wife and three childeren to NY. I selected Efuru Guest House based on the reviews. Several persons told me that many locations are dirthy and dangereous, especially in the center of Harlem where Efuru is located. We were all pleased with our stay in the Efuru Guest House, very clean and nice rooms, no any difficulties observed during our stay. It is just five minutes walking from the subway which took us in a few minutes to NYC. There are food markets and restaurants close by. We took a Shuttle from Newark Airport, which was very convenient and good priced. The service from Lydia was correct. I made a good choice and recommend it. Succes !

    Cosy, calm and a feeling of home

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    The Efuru Guest House contributed to a very nice stay in New York. Not too close to crowded palces, you know that you can escape to your room whenever you want. The stove gives you the opportunity to have dinner at the guest house and whatever you want to eat. Right from the moment of booking the room, I felt like the Efuru Guest house staff is very well organized and trustworthy. This was affirmed by the clean and nicely arranged room and by the fact that we felt very safe in the house. Whenever we wanted to be see more of the city, the next subway station is only 5 minutes away (walking way). Finally, an awesome place to stay and to disover New York.

    What a gem

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    This is a fantastic spot: safe, roomy, clean and perfect for 3 people. It's just a couple blocks from the subway and on a gorgeous quiet street in Harlem. For our first time in NYC we couldn't have picked a nicer spot for the price. With all the amenities, and a great location it made a great place to rest our weary heads. Will stay here again and highly recommend it. Thanks Lydia!!

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