1871 House  

"A lovely "country" hideaway in one of New York's most elegant neighborhoods:" "New York's 100 best little hotels", "Privacy and exclusivity with easy access to the best of urban New York City" Awarded four stars by The Unofficial Guide to Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns in the Mid- Atlantic."

Tucked away on east 62nd street, 1871 House is a unique place to stay in Manhattan. The inn (which would otherwise be considered a bed and breakfast however offers no morning meal) is located in a classic brownstone on east 62nd Street, between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue. The quiet,leafy street makes you forget you're in the heart of the city.

While there is no common area for guests, the spacious, high-ceilinged rooms suites, and studios are ideal for lounging and most have working fireplaces are quite a treat for a New York property. Duraflame logs are provided.

So long as you don't require 24-hour room service these cozy, relaxing accommodations are a good option.

Amenities: Air conditioning, Wood Fireplace, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher , Microwave, Coffee Maker, Toaster, TV, Cable, DVD Player, Telephone , Wireless Internet, Private deck(s), and more...

Cancellation Policy: 15% cancellation fee with minimum 60 day notice. 25% cancellation fee with 30-59 day notice and not cancellable in the last 30 days

Breakfast: Self-catered breakfast Gourmet Breakfast Hampers available for an additional fee

Local Area Attractions: Activities: Running/Jogging, Ice Skating, Roller-blading, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Boating, Horseback Riding, Bicycle Rentals, Bicycle Trails, Gym, Central Park Zoo Museums (Upper East Side): The Frick Collection, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, The Guggenheim museum, The Jewish Museum, the Society of Illustrators. Houses of Worship: Fifth Avenue Synagogue (5 East 62), Temple Emanu-El (840 Fifth Avenue, 65th); Park East Synagogue (163 E. 67th Street); Third Church of Christ, Scientist ( Park Avenue, 63rd Street); St. Patricks Cathedral; Christ Church (520 Park Avenue (corner 60th); Central Presbyterian Church (Park Avne, E. 64th St). Places of Interest 7th Regiment Armory (At 66th Street and Park Avenue. Its interiors were designed and furnished by Louis Comfort Tiffany, assisted by a young Stanford White. It now houses the Winter Antiques show, among other events), N.Y. National guard, 640 Park Avenue (E. 66th and E. 67th Sts), United Nations, Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall, Shakespeare in the Park, The New York Academy of Sciences (2 East 63rd St), Russel Sage Foundation (Park Avenue, East 64th St), The Asia Society (725 park Avenue., NE cor. E. 70th St). The Abigail Adams Smith Museum (421 E. 61st Street near 1st Avenue) (a lovely old coach house dating from 1799 and now operated as a museum by the Colonial Dames of America. It was once part of a farm owned by the daughter and son-in-law of John Adams, the second American president