Bubba and Bean Lodges
Welcome to our home !

Our area's accessibility to all points of 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 neighborhood with landmark buildings. One 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 areas. 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. But, that is what you find when visiting New York. I always tell guests; " to find an unsafe neighborhood 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. 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 having travel access to many sights. 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 neighborhood and still be close to everything.

Plus, there is a misconception that Times Square is the center of Manhattan. However, there is no center. All sights are all over the city. Times Square is great if you plan on doing many Broadway Shows and for a once in a while visit. So spread your wings - do not be afraid to vist the Upper East, Upper West, Midtown, Lower East, East Village, West Village, Harlem, Brooklyn, Queens etc. 

2. Many guests (visiting NYC for the first time) look at a map of NYC and assume that it is huge and difficult to get around. It is actually the opposite. We walk everywhere and enjoy doing so. On every street there are lots to see and changes drastic. As one if not the safest cities in the USA; in NYC you will find something to do everywhere you go. A good reference point to remember is 20 blocks in NYC equals one mile. 

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 neighborhood go by.

 

4. In our area there are a lot of ethnic (Spanish, Italian, Turkish, American etc.) restaurants. Several are on our guest favorite 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. We are 2 blocks from Mount Sinai (Mt. Sinai) Hospital and can offer accommodations for visiting families of patients,  visiting doctors or visiting individuals with specific reasons to visit the hospital.

7. 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 apartment hotel atmosphere. All units are located at our townhouse. All equipped with private baths and kitchenettes. 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. 

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 another Italian. So diversity, truly makes the atmosphere of our building.

 

Where are the Super Markets? 

1. Small mini mart located one building south of 1598 Lexington Ave.

2. Major Super markets located on 103 & Lexington Ave. (Ideal Supermarket) or 96 & Lexington Ave (Associated supermarket) 
 

3. Our favorite is the "Fairway" located on the corner of 86th & 3rd 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.

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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 are also 2 parking lots south of our location. Rates vary. You can also use https://iconparkingsystems.com/