1871 House (a New York City style Bed and Breakfast) New York City, New York Set in an 1870s townhouse 2 blocks from Central Park, a NYC B&B with 7 rooms & suites appointed with antiques. | Contact the Innkeepers | Guest Rooms | Policies | Guest Comments | Rates | Awards & Recognition | Your Hosts | Our Favorite Recipes | Upper East Side Historic District | Special Packages | Area Attractions, Activities and Restaurants | Additional Information |

"This delightfully warm and welcoming bed and breakfast is located in a classic five-story brownstone on one of New York's loveliest, tree-lined blocks. ...More country inn than urban B&B, here personal attention, good taste, and loving care are evident in every detail. ...a lovely "country" hideaway in one of New York's most elegant neighborhoods." - new york's 100 best little hotels, 2003 New York City style Bed and Breakfast: 1871 House is a A New York City Style "bed and breakfast" offering self-catering apartment-style accommodations with a country inn "bed and breakfast" atmosphere in a centrally located, convenient upper east side location. Gourmet breakfast baskets are available upon request. The apartments are located in a landmarked circa 1871 five-story townhouse built in the architectural style of the much-loved New York City row house, or "brownstone." Designed in the simplified "Italianate" style, the house's architecture features tall pedimented windows and an elaborate cornice.

1871 House: A New York City Style Bed and Breakfast inn.. An urban B&B... An Upper East Side Hotel (Manhattan)... An Inn or Small hotel lodging with accommodations similar to a bed and breakfast (B&B)... a Manhattan vacation rental.

Overview: The low-profile 1871 House is small, quiet, private, and residential with an old-world ambiance. It feels like a secret hideaway from the moment you enter its intimate lobby. 1871 House offers relatively affordable accommodations in a shopping and museum-convenient area of the Upper East Side called the Upper East Side Historic District.

Watercolor Portrait of 1871 House - Manhattan Guest House Hotel

Neighborhood: Located at the southern end of the Upper East Side, the house is nestled among stylish brownstones and stately Townhouses on a beautiful tree-lined residential block. Flanked by prestigious Park & Lexington Avenues, the house is set amid Manhattan's most elegant neighborhood on the Upper East Side and is just a stroll away from Central Park. Because the 1871 House is at the epicenter of a chic & bustling neighborhood, many of the Upper East Side's finest restaurants are in close proximity as are Madison Avenue's chic boutiques and stylish cafes. Neighborhood antique shops, galleries, specialty stores and world-renowned museums are also within easy walking distance. Accommodations/lodging: Eight one-of-a-kind spacious suite apartments, studio apartments and guest rooms (click here for pictures and details) are available. Most offer 10-12 foot ceilings, wood floors covered with Oriental rugs, beautifully dressed beds and cozy sitting areas facing grand working fireplaces and an assortment of antiques. Details such as the decorative ironwork covering the front door and ornate moldings around windows and doors convey an old world charm. Beds of antique iron and brass, a sleigh bed with netting, a Tuscan cottage bed and a cherry sheaf of wheat bed grace the guest bedrooms decorated with lace curtains and country quilts. Full floor suites are well suited for reunions and family gatherings. Studio apartments are spacious enough for three adults to share. Amenities: All rooms include private ensuite bathroom. Modern conveniences include, fully equipped kitchens (fridge, coffee maker, microwave, toaster oven, stove) or kitchenettes (fridge, coffeemaker, microwave, toaster oven, electric water kettle), direct-dial private phones with answering machines, A/C, Cable TV, hair dryer, iron, clock radio, irons & ironing boards). Excellent quality bedding and textiles including cotton quilts and down comforters and pillows, Gilcrest and Soames Shampoo, conditioner and Soap. Internet: Free Wi Fi available to all guests in our Ground Floor Reception Area Parlor, Mission and Madison Suite have dedicated Broadband Service Wi Fi available in our Garden Room, Library & Lexington Avenue Suite.

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