A bed and breakfast usually brings to mind converted Victorian mansions along the coast of Maine, or perhaps pretty little cottages nestled in the rolling hills and green pastures of the English countryside and ultra-hip Greenwich Village in New York City. Wait. What? Yes, really. This proves once again that NYC does, indeed, have everything.
Walk the streets between fourteenth street and West Houston Street, between the Hudson River and Broadway on the West Side, and experience this charming district steeped in architectural and literary history. Wander the tree-lined streets, walk past townhouses and gardens and explore boutiques, specialty clothing stores and bookshops. Then hit White Horse Tavern, the watering hole of twentieth-century Irish poet Dylan Thomas, or a myriad of restaurants from New American to Mediterranean cuisine. After a full day of sensory overload, retire to Rooms To Let, a quaint bed and breakfast housed in an 1840 Greek Revival residence on 83 Horatio Street.
Enter through the alleyway that once echoed with the sound of horses’ hooves and past the garden to a two-story structure within. The sounds of the city fade almost immediately, and all is tranquil and serene. An actual parlor decorated with antique furnishings and paintings leads to a kitchen and dining area prepped to provide you a complimentary breakfast.
Three guest rooms are housed on the second floor. One of the two large double rooms is equipped with a queen-sized bed, and the other houses two twin beds. Amenities include air conditioning and views of the garden or city streets below. Guests share one large well-equipped bathroom. There is also one small room on the top floor with a shared bathroom.
Sit in the secluded garden and take in the sights and smells of the natural world. When you’re ready, venture out and be part of the neverending swirl of lights, sounds and energy that is so uniquely New York City.
