NEIGHBOURHOOD Restaurants, Bars, Local Sightseeing, Sporting Shops, Religious Instutions
New York City is the largest city in the United States and one of the world's major global cities. New York City is a center for business, finance, fashion, medicine, entertainment, media and culture, with an extraordinary collection of museums, galleries and performance spaces. It is also home to the headquarters of the United Nations and to some of the world's most famous skyscrapers.
The Questions :
Were is your guest house located?
Located in a Cosmopolitan residential; we are between 101 & 102 Street on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. We are in a very favourable residential neighbourhood and minutes walk from many Museums, Boutique Shopping, Central Park, and Restaurants. We are a 8 minute subway ride to midtown and a healthy walk (20-25 minutes)..
How far are you from all the Sightseeing areas of New York or Midtown Manhattan? One thing for first time visitors to note is that sightseeing in New York is not central. Sightseeing is all over Manhattan and classed by area. For instance, in our area are all the Major Museums (list below). One thing to keep in mind is that no matter where you stay you should be close to a subway station. This makes seeing all that New York has to offer easy.
Our area's proximity to mid-town Manhattan, makes it one of New York's most desirable residential neighborhoods. What sets the Upper East apart from all other areas is its' closeness to Madison Avenue & Park Avenue. Madison Avenue is famously known as the world's premier shopping district for the finest food, opulent merchandise, luxury lodging and services available anywhere. Between 57th Street and 92nd Street, Madison Avenue is identified as “the fashionable road”. In this area is where most of the very well known fashion designers and upper class hair salons are
located. Other areas may have their impressive retail strips, but Madison Avenue is the world's most famous retail address.
Park Avenue, has prominent
astounding architectures, as well as great antique and painting galleries. The upper part of Park Avenue (around the 90's) is know for it's wealthy neighbourhood with landmark buildingsOne block over your have the museum mile, with all the major museums as well has Mount Sinai Hospital.
Our townhouse is located In Manhattan, a short walk from all of these sights. We are an 8 minute subway ride from Midtown Manhattan or a 20 - 25 minute walk. If you choose to walk there is great shopping along the way, great sightseeing and places to eat. There is great shopping on 86th street (within walking distance). Here you can find Gap, Banana Republic, Best Buy, Staples, Circuit City, Victoria Secret, Modells etc. On 59th you have the Major malls and brand name stores. The subway is also one block from our building.
Is your area Safe?
Our area is very safe. Some travelers find our area intimidating at first due to the huge mix of culture (White, Black, Spanish, Asian, German - American etc.) that they are not accustomed to. But, that is what you find when visiting New York. I always tell guests; " to find an unsafe neighbourhood in Manhattan you have to really be looking for it, and even then you cannot find it". New York in general is safe and just like your own hometown bad things can occur ANY place. Visitors to New York and our area will probably find it safer than their own hometown.
Why should I choose your guesthouse or area to stay?
Our guests choose our location for several reasons: 1. Midtown is very pricey so staying at our guesthouse offers a budget accommodation allowing you to spend a little more on shopping or other activities. While at the same time being close to
midtown. We are to a degree Anti Times Square; we want our visitors to feel what it is like to live in a real New York City neighbourhood and still be close to everything.
Our area is very unique and diverse.
2. Our guests do not want to stay in Midtown due to the fact that we are very close (approx. 8 minutes by Subway or 20 - 25 minutes walking with great things to see on the way), thus they are not in the overwhelming atmosphere that is Times Square.
3. Our guests want to see what it is like to have that feeling that they are "living" like a New Yorker. Unlike most hotels one of the
favourite things for our guests to do is to sit on our stoop and watch the neighbourhood go by.
4. In our area there are a lot of ethnic (Spanish, Italian, Turkish, American etc.) restaurants. Several are on our guest favourite list. We are 2 blocks from central park, and 4 blocks from the Museum mile.
5. 2nd avenue below 100th street boasts numerous unique and affordable restaurants. (approx. 5 minute walk) From French, Irish, Germany, American, Italian, Indian restaurants to an assortment of fusion cuisine restaurants. The basics of this area is that it has restaurants and bars as far as the eyes can see. Our favorite thing to do is to walk down this avenue, read the menus posted outside, and when we like something, we dine.
6. There are only two owners who are also the innkeepers of this guesthouse. So we take pride in our building and we take care of our guests. We offer a personable atmosphere, and you have your full privacy.
What is the difference between your establishment and others?
Firstly, do not expect a hotel atmosphere. All units are located at our townhouse. All equipped with private baths and kitchens. (Yes! kitchens have utensils for cooking). Our units are arguably larger than the average hotel room. It is your fully furnished home away from home!
Either Jonathan or Clement (the owners) check you in, make you feel as comfortable as possible, answer your questions. Be it pertaining to places you want to go, areas you want to see etc. Guest can reach Jonathan & Clement very easily if they need information. They are in the building daily or according to the work load so you can catch them daily. If they are not there, then the housekeeper is there daily as well.
We try to make things as personal as possible. We basically try to offer something unique that you will never find in Manhattan. Thus enhancing your stay in New York. At any one time you will find an array of guests staying at our building. One floor will have French, another Dutch, another British. So diversity, truly makes the atmosphere of our building.
Where are the SuperMarkets? 1. Small mini mart located one building south of 1598 Lexington ave.
2. Major Super markets located on 103 & Lexington Ave. (Associated supermarket) or 96 & Lexington Ave (Associated supermarket)
3. Our
favourite is the "Gourmet Garage" located on the corner of 96th & Park Avenue - we go there too many times!
Where are the "take out" food places so I can order in or pick up?
Menus for establishments
are placed in your apartment along with the menus for "sit down"
restaurants that we love in the area.
Where is there Parking?
If you choose to drive into the city there is free alternate parking on the street or unrestricted parking on the weekend.
There is also 2 secure parking lots one block south of our location. Parking rates vary between $16 to $20 for the day.
It is very very big task to name each restaurant in our area. We are less than 5 minutes from 3rd and 2nd avenues with restaurants and bars galore. We personally enjoy walking down either avenue and going into a restaurant
spontaneously. You have affordable to the most expensive in this area. We will list a few of our favorites.
Itzocan Bistro: located on the 101 & Lexington Avenue. An even more pronounced French bent in chef-owner-brother duo Anselmo and Fermin Bello's creative Franco-Mexican fusion. (Innkeepers high recommendation) (*Guests Favourite)
El Paso Taqueria:www.elpasotaqueria.com
Located on East 104 and Lexington Avenue. With two branches in El Barrio, El Paso boasts authentic Mexican cuisine prepared by authentic Mexican cooks who know how to stuff a tortilla with rice, beans and taste.(*Guests Favourite)
Don Pedro: www.donpedros.net
1865 2nd Ave | 96th Street, New York, NY 10029
Don Pedro's Restaurant redefines the flavors of the Latin Caribbean palate with its sophisticated interpretation of the rich culinary traditions of the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. Don Pedro's features an airy and colorful earth-toned, white-tablecloth, split-level dining area, with full service bar, creating a refined, yet relaxed atmosphere. The bilingual menu appeals to the neighborhood's multicultural residents. They provide lunch and dinner seven days a week, as well as Sunday Brunch. Entrees include pork, steak, chicken and seafood. The bar features wines, cocktails and liquors.
Joy Burger Bar
Corner of 100 & Lexington Avenue
Good Luck if you get a table; , this little place packs personality and a punch.. (*Guests Favourite)
Yo In Yo Out
Between 101 street and 100th Street
on Lexington Avenue.
Comfortable, welcoming and relaxing. This French Restaurant is a favourite for all of our guests. The quality of the food surpasses all expectations, while the deserts leave you wanting more. (*Guests Favourite)
Magic Table Cafe 1590 Lexington Avenue (Entrance on 101 street) After a great nights rest - great breakfast and coffee
After a long day - quality, affordable meals
European influences and quality is the special ingredient. (*Guests Favourite)
Fetch
1649 3rd Ave | Btwn 92nd & 93rd St (*Guests Favourite)
Jackson Hole
1270 Madison Ave | At 91st St
Barking Dog (American)
1678 3rd Ave | At 94th St
Halal Indo Pak (Indian)
1750 1st Ave | Btwn 90th & 91st St
Tabled'Hote (French)
44 E 92nd St | Btwn Madison & Park Ave
We are not only 2 blocks from Central Park
but also find the following in walking distance: -
Museum of New York City 212-534-1672 5th Avenue
Goethe House New York 212-439-8700 - 1014 5th Avenue (82nd & 83rd)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art 212-535-7710 - 1000 Fifth Avenue (82nd & 83rd) Museum for German and Austrian Art
212-628-6200 - 1048 5th Avenue (85th & 86th)
Guggenheim Museum
212-423-3500 - 1071 5th Avenue (88th & 89th)
National Academy Museum 212-369-4880 - 1083 5th Avenue (89th & 90th)
The Jewish Museum
212-423-3200 - 1109 5th Avenue (92nd & 93rd)
Madison Avenue
Whitney Museum Of American Art
800-944-8639 - 945 Madison Ave Fl 5 (74th & 75th)
The Americas Society -
212-628-3200 - 680 Park Avenue (68th & 69th)
Asia Society
212-288-6400 - 725 Park Avenue (70th & 71st)
61st Street
Colonial Dames Of America
212-838-5489 - 417 E 61st Street (1st & York) Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
212-838-6878 - 419 E 61st Street (1st & York)
63rd Street
Society Of Illustrators Inc. 212-838-2560 - 128 E 63rd Street (Park & Lex)
70th Street
Frick Collection 212-288-0700 - 1 E 70th Street (5th & Madison)
82nd Street The Metropolitan Museum of Art Office Annex
212-879-5500 - 6 E 82nd Street (5th & Madison)
91st Street
Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum
212-849-8400 - 2 E. 91st Street (5th & Madison)
Located 2 blocks from Central Park;
Marathon runners, Bike Riders,and sporty individuals will find the following sporting and bike rental places favourable.
2nd Avenue
American Spirits
212-289-7510 - 1744 2nd Avenue (90th & 91st)
1st Avenue
Soccer Sport Supply Co Inc.
212-427-6050 - 1745 1st Ave (90th & 91st)
York Avenue
New York Pipe Dreams
212-535-7473 - 1623 York Ave (85th & 86th)
Island Sports Extreme
212-774-1946 - 1623 York Ave (85th & 86th)
Adventure Scuba
212-876-3483 - 1737 York Avenue (90th & 91st)
Madison Avenue
Beretta Sport
- 212-319-3235 - 718 Madison Avenue (63rd & 64th)
