Escape Guesthouse 168 Bergen Street, #1 Brooklyn New York 11217 USA http://www.escapeguesthouse.com Phone: +1-718-243-1171

General Information

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.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• 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

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.

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Italianate
• Built in 1890
• Opened for business in 2006
• Restored / Remodeled in 1996
• Access for the disabled is limited
• Parking is limited (Parking is generally available on the street)

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: LGA 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

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, horse riding, botanical gardens, gourmet food shopping, hiking and rockclimbing, dance studios and lessons, Bike paths, 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, Amusement Park, Dancing: all types, Rock Karaoke with live band, Participatory Theatre, Yoga and other fitness classes, Musical jam sessions, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Snow shoe rental, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Video Arcade, Water sports, Whitewater Rafting