Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

Wheeler Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Bronx Zoo

Choose dates to view prices

Wheeler Hotel places travelers in NYC's heart with cozy rooms near Fordham University. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and practical amenities like concierge assistance, an elevator, and on-site ATM/banking services. The staff consistently earns high marks from visitors.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe King Room Non Smoking

Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Room Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe King Smoking

Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Queen Room Non Smoking

Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Room Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Queen Room Smoking

Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Room Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

You may also like

Ad
Meeting facility

Moxy NYC Chelsea

Manhattan
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,168 reviews
Moxy NYC Chelsea

About the neighborhood

Map
1162 Wheeler Ave, Bronx, NY, 10472

What's nearby

  • Bronx Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Bronx Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Admiral Farragut Playground - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Cary Leeds Tennis Center - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • BronxCare Hospital Center - 10 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Elder Av. Station - 2 min walk
  • Bronx Melrose Station - 4 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yankee Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mega Seafood - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Wheeler Hotel

Hotel near Bronx Zoo
Located close to Yankee Stadium, Wheeler Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A TV in the lobby, an elevator, and concierge services
  • ATM/banking services and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Wheeler Hotel have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Interior entrance
7 Days Hotel Bronx
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
7.0 out of 10, Good, 898 reviews
7 Days Hotel Bronx

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Wheeler Hotel Hotel
Wheeler Hotel Bronx
Wheeler Hotel Hotel Bronx

Frequently asked questions

Is Wheeler Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Wheeler Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Wheeler Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wheeler Hotel located?

Situated in Bronx, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Bronx Zoo and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Yankee Stadium. Fordham University is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away. Elder Av. Station is only a 2-minute walk and Morrison Av. - Sound View Station is 6 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Wheeler Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 384 out of 901 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 901 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 901 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 901 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 183 out of 901 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maynor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I really like the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shakira

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was squeaky clean, staff are professional and pleasant, amenities are on point, when in doubt, go with what you know. Wheeler Hotel is the best in the area of Westchester Avenue. No worries at all, very welcomed here, very comfortable. Thank you Wheeler Hotel, Always a pleasure to stay here. 😉
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s was homely place not bad ..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Valid. No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alyssa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had to switch rooms 3 times cause the mirror fell in one room the other room was all stained up and the third room the mirror was scratched but other than that it was calm and the staff was super sweet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area and hotel super unsafe and unprofessional. People smoking drugs next door all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ayanna

Changed my room and it was better
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ambar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good overall
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Serena

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, no parking, broken elevator, no accommodations what so ever. Decided not to stay and they STILL charged us. 10/10 DO NOT recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Valy

Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

odaine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Windows was broken inside room 602
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You in the hood but you also feel at home. It’s valid
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness
Fine for a place to lay your head, but wouldn't use it as a place to stay to explore the city. No coffee available - and you get one shampoo "packet" and no conditioner. Not a bad place, but not great either.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brinity

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was terrible, smell very bad.. people are loud coming in and out. Walls are thin. The area is bad. I do not!!!! Recommend at all!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

shakira

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmund

Very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Augustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Neighborhood looks very unsafe
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Pearly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Nice staff. Great transportation. Great stores and restaurants. But room was small and there was suspicious activities going on. Loud noise and music. Slamming doors
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ramfis

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loud and Not safe around.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robertico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.