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Northern Lights Mansion

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with a seasonal outdoor pool, a quick walk to Apollo Theater

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Executive Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Executive Level | Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, individually furnished
Front of property
Flat-screen TV
Flat-screen TV
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
210 West 122nd Street, New York, NY, 10027

What's nearby

  • Apollo Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Columbia University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mount Sinai Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Yankee Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • 125 St. Station (Malcolm X Blvd.) - 7 min walk
  • New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 14 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harlem Kebab Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Harlem Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪White Castle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harlem Shake - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Northern Lights Mansion

Bed & breakfast near Apollo Theater
Located close to Columbia University and Mount Sinai Hospital, Northern Lights Mansion provides an art gallery on site, a garden, and conference space. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, express check-out, and express check-in
  • 3 meeting rooms, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Select Comfort beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Communal kitchens, cookware/dishes/utensils, and childcare services

Languages

English, Spanish, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 1,000 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests must show a valid Passport, State Photo ID or Driver License at check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 65.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 50 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 65.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Northern Lights Mansion B&B New York
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Northern Lights Mansion Bed & breakfast New York

Frequently asked questions

Does Northern Lights Mansion have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Northern Lights Mansion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Northern Lights Mansion?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Northern Lights Mansion?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Northern Lights Mansion located?

Located in Manhattan, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Apollo Theater and Columbia University. Mount Sinai Hospital and Randall's Island Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). 125 St. Station (Malcolm X Blvd.) is 7 minutes by foot and 125 St. Station (St Nicholas Av.) is 7 minutes.

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Northern Lights Mansion Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 37 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

The style, decor, comfort. The owner hostess is an angel. Was able to lead us to everything that made the trip exceptional.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

6/10

Diane was very accommodating with storing my luggage and sharing some pointers about the neighborhood. The room was adequate in terms of accommodation but the fridge had not been cleared out and there were papers from the previous guest on the mantel. They do not serve breakfast, but rather, provide a voucher for breakfast at a place a few blocks away - in the opposite direction of where I was going, so not very useful. A colleague is going to a conference at Columbia (which was why I was there) and I recommended she find other accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10

Worse experience ever! Me and my husband travel a lot, we’ve been in different places around the world and never be treated like this. Diane is a terrible host who offers the house as a hotel which clearly it is not. We had to leave and pay another hotel the third day of our staying. She has false advertising in Expedia and Airbnb, which actually is illegal. We expected to much for what it was. It’s a shame that we couldn’t get our money back, but we preferred to leave and loose some money than stay another night.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

8/10

Pleasant and not what I was expecting. It looks like a house instead of a hotel on the outside. Lol
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10

Diane and Dorothy were extremely helpful. Even text the night before our stay letting us know they mapped out the bus schedule for us. Convenient and very cool place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10

Very quiet clean and unique. Will most certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10

The property decor was fantastic and owner Diane and assistant Dorothy couldn’t have been more friendly and accommodating. We will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10

Older building but bathrooms were updated! Beds were super comfortable but the air conditioner was blowing on you all night from the window unit. I'd stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

6/10

On the plus side, Diane was willing to fix any problems as soon as asked. The room was quiet, and the original parts of the building were interesting and attractive. On the minus side, we got charged a lot more than expected because of various upcharges, such as a surcharge for the second person. We had to pay a cleaning fee over and above the room fee. Since there were somebody else's hair on the shower drain, no waste basket, and only one towel for two of us, we weren't sure the owner was getting our money's worth out of the cleaners. Also, the modern renovations didn't entirely work. The shower leaked onto the bathroom floor and was hard to turn on. Wifi worked one evening and then not the next morning, but as an example of her helpfulness, when asked, the owner provided a network access device. The complimentary breakfast at Cafe Latte was excellent, and any time we ran into the owner, she was pleasant and helpful. The building is not marked with any kind of sign identifying it as Northern Lights Mansion. so be sure to remember the street number.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10

Northern Lights Mansion was a great place to stay, and Diane was so gracious to me. She allowed me to drop off my stuff a lot earlier than I was supposed to, and she was a great host. It has a lot of character, and you can tell she put a lot of time into restoring her place. The location is close to public transit, so it was a breeze getting to where I needed to go. I would recommend it to anyone, and I will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10

This place is hard to find. There is no signage or address numbers. It is adorable inside and our room was charming. We had to climb two very steep flights of stairs with our suitcases. If you aren't strong and in shape don't stay here. We could not get the WiFi working and the TV would not work due to the WiFi not working. There was no one at the front desk in the evening to help us with this problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10

The loving restoration of the property, the hospitality of the owner, the convenience of the location, the quality of the room and the amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10

I booked the room for my father and my aunt, as my family visited NYC and my apartment turned out too small. I got only very positive comments about the accommodation and the building as well as furnishing is beautiful. Everyone loved the owner, Diane, who took her time and welcomed not only the people who were staying at the Northern Lights Mansion, but also my sister and her family whenever they were picking up family members staying there, for sightseeing. She made everyone feel welcome and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10

The place is absolutely beautiful. Our host couldn’t have been more accommodating. Easy to navigate the transit system to get down into Manhattan. Would definitely recommend and we would use again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10

This property is not a hotel. This property is a B&B. The building is old and dusty and the property manager has piles of paperwork everywhere in their office... I can only hope she isn't leaving guest information exposed. I cannot stress enough the LOCATION. The location of the property is in a ROUGH part of Harlem; there was literally a block party going on with people running up and down the streets the day we arrived. The business owner says there is free parking, which is true because you have to parallel park on the street, and move your car for street cleaning so it doesn't get towed. The owner asked me several times if our car was locked, as she clearly seemed concerned about theft. I feel as though the photos are misleading and would have been list disappointed had the property been rightfully advertised as a bed and breakfast. Unfortunately, my spouse and I had a family emergency, and were not able to stay for our booking. The owner of the property mislead us regarding the refund policy, much like she mislead us into reserving this property with photos that hardly resemble the actual property. We only received a partial reimbursement after begin told we could qualify for a full reimbursement. She said after the "hotels" review process we were found ineligible. After requesting details as so why, she could not substantiate any reason and proceed to tell us that is was unfortunate for the HOTEL that we had a family crisis because they lost money due to our hardship.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10

Diane was excellent and made sure I was happy with my stay. The house is beautiful and the amenities make it feel like a home.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10

Beautifully preserved historic brownstone building. Diane could not have been more friendly and welcoming. Will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

4/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2019