Central Harlem New York, New York
Renovated
2000
Price
$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Bohemian jazz curio
Live parlor jazz sessions, vintage radios playing soft blues, and dark wood interiors channel the spirit of a 1930s speakeasy.
What it’s good at
Notable
A bohemian interior layered with antique sinks in wooden cabinets, decorative fireplaces, and curated flea-market finds.
Notable
Restored 1890s brownstone preserving original pressed-tin ceilings, antique woodwork, and hallway clawfoot tubs from historic Harlem.
Notable
Guestrooms dedicated to Harlem Renaissance legends, accented with vintage blues radios and residential brownstone surroundings.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tree-lined brownstone blocks surround the house, with the historic Apollo Theater and 125th Street express subway lines two blocks north.
The rooms
Quarters named after Harlem Renaissance luminaries feature pressed-tin ceilings, decorative fireplaces, antique cabinet washbasins, and shared hallway clawfoot soaking tubs.
How it began
Musician René Calvo hand-restored the 1890s Victorian brownstone in 2000, reviving its historic role as a bohemian refuge for traveling artists.
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Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.