Second Home on Second Avenue

06/21/08

smartest place to stay while in nyc!

by billymac101

An oasis on Second Avenue!

This has by far been the most pleasant place I have found in all my years of traveling to the city!

immaculate clean rooms, 20 foot ceilings, beautiful skylight ceiling at the top of the stairs, very discreet, (there is no sign outside), all with reasonable prices!, host Billy macagnone brings all of his years growing up in the restaurant business with his family to running this hotel, you will get discount meals at any one of his dads 3 famous Italian restaurants! Also his knowledge of growing up in Manhattan will astound you if you need any information on getting anywhere or what to do, just ask him!! for sure you will get a gracious answer, this place is usually fully booked, but with only 8 rooms it never feel full, I would reserve as much in advance as you can, I cant wait to go back!

eddy kaufman

• Pros: great deal!

10/06/07

Disappointing experience

by tbrown333

The last review prior to this one was in 6/07 and things have definitely changed. We found the service unfriendly, the management unaccommodating, and the room uncomfortable (noisy). Very disappointing.

• Pros: Location
• Cons: Service, Noise, Management, Accounting

06/17/03

Homey!

by Keriokeeee

This is a hidden delight! Behind the red door is classic old New York with all the comforts of home! 2nd Home is always our 1st choice for our frequent trips to the city. The beds are comfortable, and most rooms are EXTRA large by New York standards! We bring the children often and have never had a problem. It is safe and comfortable, truly a 2nd Home!!!

• Pros: Inexpensive, Quiet, Spacious

12/26/02

Review from Mexico City

by ttomi

I am from Mexico and I went to NY on december and stayed at Second Home. I had my doubts it would be a good place to stay, but it was very nice! Clean and I felt at home. Good prices compared to other hotels in New York and Carlos is a very helpful person.

• Pros: shared bathroom
• Cons: near subway, good price, Carlos speak spanish

12/25/02

Love Second Home

by emmafrisco

Having just got back from my second visit to "Second Home" I wanted to say how perfect the accomodation made our stay in NY. If it's authentic city living you want in a spacious, clean, modern apartment in a Bo-Ho area then look no further. Carlos was helpful and friendly, the rooms and bathrooms were spotless and furnished beautifully with solid wood floors, modern art-work and great TV/sound systems. Yeah, the modern Suite was a little noisy on some nights but if you want a quiet, relaxing break.... don't stay in NY!!!! This place reflects everything I love about the Big Apple, my only worry is that it will get too popular to get a room when I want one!