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The Serene

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A row of brownstone apartment buildings with multiple windows and doors, a central entrance with steps, and a tree in the foreground. - The Serene (New York)
A modern bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table. - The Serene (New York)
A room with a brick wall, a wooden table with four chairs, a small plant, and a white door with a mirror. - The Serene (New York)
A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink. - The Serene (New York)
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a wooden dining table with chairs. - The Serene (New York)
Close to Columbia University, The Serene has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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A modern bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Studio

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted TV, and a red ceiling light fixture.

Standard Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A narrow hallway with a bed, a door, and a small kitchenette.

Economy Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a grey sofa, and a small table.

Deluxe Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small round table, and a painting on the wall.

Family Room

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a glass side table, a cityscape painting, an air conditioning unit, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Luxury Room

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a grey sofa, a mirror, and a brick wall.

Triple Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

About the neighborhood

Manhattan, a neighborhood in New York, is home to The Serene. 5th Avenue and Times Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Central Park and The High Line Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Yankee Stadium or Radio City Music Hall. Visit our New York travel guide
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231 W 131st St, New York, NY, 10027

What's nearby

  • A theater with red seats and a stage.
    Apollo Theater
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The exterior of The Library of Columbia University with a dome and columns.
    Columbia University
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A cityscape with a large park and a river.
    Central Park
    10 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Harlem YMCA
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Black Gay & Lesbian Archive
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • 135 St. Station (St. Nicholas Av.)
    7 min walk
  • New York Harlem 125th St. Station
    18 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Maison Harlem
    7 min walk
  • Harlem Breakfast Club
    4 min walk
  • Tex's Chicken & Burgers
    7 min walk
  • Musette Wine Bar
    6 min walk
  • Harlem Cafe
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • Streaming services

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 8 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay (varies per unit)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property only accepts cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Serene pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Serene?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Serene?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Serene located?

Located in Manhattan, this aparthotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Columbia University, Central Park, and Yankee Stadium. Mount Sinai Hospital and Randall's Island Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). 135 St. Station (St. Nicholas Av.) is 7 minutes by foot and 125 St. Station (St Nicholas Av.) is 8 minutes.

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