The Inn At Irving Place

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Joined 10 years ago

A luxurious bed-and-breakfast for the sophisticated set.. The Scene
There is neither sign nor awning, which is perhaps one of the reasons rock and fashion royalty flock to these two restored 19th-century townhouses just south of Gramercy Park. Inside are 12 charming rooms, each named for a personality associated with the neighborhood. (Think Madame Olenska from "The Age of Innocence.") The townhouses' original architectural details have been retained and restored, including 14 fireplaces, burled-wood shutters and wood-paneled walls.

The Details
Amenities are what set these rooms apart from the ordinary B&B. Beds sport Frette linens, and technology hums quietly away. The large bathrooms are luxuriously accented with brass fixtures and ceramic tiles. Other services include in-room massage, room service, concierge and complimentary breakfast in bed. Lady Mendl's serves afternoon tea on period English and French china (reservations required). There are also two other tea rooms; all can be used for private parties from 10 to 50.

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kafka

Joined 11 years ago

jewel box in gramercy park. the loveliest hotel in new york is where we stayed last night and were treated like royalty. we felt like a king and lady in this subdued and elegant brownstone near gramercy park, frette linens, fine bone china, the whole shebang and no mass market gimmicks. a remarkable experience in travel.

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666

Joined 11 years ago

FRIENDLY AND ROMANTIC. I've stayed in 50+ hotels throughout NYC. The two times I've stayed at the Inn at Irving Place, I was treating myself and my date to a cozy night away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Staff was extremely friendly (despite super-late check-in), and had great recommendations on parking options. Breakfast was yummy. Accomodations were comfortable. Crazy overpriced in comparison to B+B's outside of NYC... but then again, this is NYC.

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rickyrae

Joined 11 years ago

Romantic. My boyfriend & I, reserved the honeymoon suite for his sister & her new husband, and we checked out the room & it was beautiful! The furniture was amazing! The room where you checked in was wonderful, as well as the service we received. The little bar down below was ok, nice to have a drink or two & then go back upstairs to enjoy the great room! It was amazing to know that this was right in the heart of NY!!

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ntfool

Joined 11 years ago

AMAZING!!!. My girlfriend and I reserved a room as a gift to my sister and her new husband on their wedding night. After the reception ended, we accompanied them to the Inn to check them in. Went up to the room for a second and was blown away by it's beauty. Classical heavy wood furniture, a window-enclosed reading nook that was cantilivered off the side of the building and the biggest damn four post bed I've ever seen! Quite expensive (even for Manhattan pricing), but you most definitely get what you pay for.