1871 House East 60's off Park Avenue Manhattan New York 10065 USA http://www.1871house.com Phone: +1-212-756-8823 Fax: +1-212-588-0995

General Information

Named for the year it was built, 1871 House is a "New York City style" bed & breakfast or City-style Country Inn offering seven furnished apartments and guest rooms.

The bedrooms all evoke country houses. They're accessorized with cachepots, candlesticks, country quilts, baskets, trays, baskets. Architectural details such as the original marble fireplaces have been retained and give the rooms a warm and inviting ambience with the familiarity of home.

1871 House is centrally located in the historic district of the Upper East Side in the east 60s between Park and Lexington Avenues.

The Upper East Side neighborhood is an upscale neighborhood containing many of the city’s best restaurants, chic boutiques (Hermes, Vuitton, Dior, Burberry's, Chanel, Hermes, Givenchy, Valentino, Armani, Gaultier, Dolce & Gabbana, Versaci, Gucci, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Yves St. Laurent to name just a few) and museums (The Frick, The MET, MOMA and the Whitney).

The neighborhood also contains many of the city’s most important and beautiful old mansions and townhomes and is conveniently located only two blocks east to Central Park. The 1871 House is also in close proximity to many sidewalk cafes and is walking distance to Carnegie Hall.

All 1871 House units feature private ensuite bathrooms and include modern conveniences such as air-conditioning (June-September), cable TV, phone w/answering machines. Free WiFi or Dial-up internet is available to all guests in the house (using guest's own computer). Hair dryers, irons and ironing boards are also included. Most rooms also include private kitchenettes or full kitchens.

Ranked # 6 B&B in the USA for Business Travel, #1 B&B in New York City (USA Today, Aug 2007); "Inn of the Month” Country Living Magazine; “New York’s 100 best little hotels.” Visit our website where you may view rooms, check room availability, and make a reservation

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: studio apartments
• There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 225.00 and $ 525.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 225.00 and $ 525.00
• The rate for each additional person is between $ 25.00 and $ 100.00
• Other Accommodations: Suites
  Full floor suites occupying an entire floor (approx. 1000 square feet): The suites contain separate rooms:
  Madison Suite: Three rooms, kitchen and one bathroom: Queen bed, twin bed and double bed.
  Lexington Suite: Three rooms, kitchen and one bathrooms: Two queen beds, double bed and twin bed
  Library Suite: Two bedrooms, two bathrooms and small kitchen: two queen beds plus twin bed

Amenities

Meals

• No breakfast is included in room rate

Policies

• Minimum stay required (4 night stay. Exceptions depend on availability.)
• Smoking is not allowed (No smoking on the grounds)
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Limitations on children staying (Not suitable for children under 8)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted
• Deposit amount required (50% deposit, minimum 1 night required at time of booking. All reservations must be paid in full within 30 days of arrival date. Balances are automatically charged to your credit card.)
• Check in time is 4:00 P.M. and Check out time is 10:30 A.M.
• Cancellations:
  No Reservation is guaranteed until secured and confirmed with a 50% deposit. If cancellation is at least 30 days prior to arrival, deposits are refundable, less a 25% service fee, minimum of one night stay. No refunds can be given for cancellations made less than 30 days prior to arrival. To receive a refund, cancellation requests must be made in writing.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • AAA
  • PAII

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is classic brownstone
• Built in 1871
• Opened for business in 1998
• Restored / Remodeled in 1998
• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Parking available (Neighborhood Garages from $22-$45 for 24 hour period)

Location

• Geographic region: Central Park
• Location is best described as: Historic District, Short walk to Central Park, Silk Stocking District, Upper East Side, Walk to Business District, City
  
• Directions to property:
  23 miles from Newark International, 16 miles from JFK International, and 12 miles from La Guardia Airport.
• Nearest major airport: LGA 12 miles
• Directions from airport:
  JFK: (1) Yellow Cabs - Flat fare policy to Manhattan. All trips from JFK Airport to the first destination in Manhattan are $45 plus tolls. Ask driver to take the toll free 59th Street Bridge. (2) MTA bus and subway combination - $2.00 per person. Newark Airport: (1) Olympic or Caray Bus to Manhattan...Grand Central. Then subway, yellow cab, or bus to the house. (2) Limousines are available but cabs are expensive. Closest subway stop to the house: 4,5 and 6 or N or R to 59th Street/Lexington Avenue Stop.

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Lia and Warren Raum
  Lia grew up in New York and is a graduate of Barnard College. She loves gardening and enjoys collecting antiques and decorating. Warren grew up in Wesport Connecticut and has been a Stock Broker with UBS for the past 17 years. Warren is an avid bibliophile and has recently launched a consulting company (Morgan Kelly).
• The innkeepers speak: English, Spanish

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Movie Theater, Museum, Madison Ave Shopping, Museum of Modern Art, Lincoln Center, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Carnagie Hall, Central Park , Zoo

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Boating, Fishing, Horseback riding, Rollerblading, Ice Skating, Running/Jogging, Sunbathing, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Tennis courts