*** A 5-star gem in the heart of Harlem ... *** Why 5-stars? Because it is extremely cozy imho. This brown stone stepup was built in the 1800's. Original parquet floors, wooden staircase, high ceilings ... definitely a nostalgic blast of the past. Located just a few blocks from subway entrance, so you can train down to Midtown in just 20mins. About 4-5 blocks from Morningside Park and the Columbia University campus. Several lounges, restaurants and bistros nearby to easily walk to. Diane, manager of this bed & breakfast, is sweet. She was super attentive and very accommodating. We stayed in the Emerald Suite and it worked well. Loved its marble shower and humongous windows. Yet there is also a jacuzzi suite that I must try next. Miele espresso/coffeemaker was my daily starter. Fresh fruit, croissants & comp bfast also available. *** I'll def return, so yup, highly recommended. *** read more

Small(NOT A MANSION AT ALL), furniture that looked like it was from a dumpster, staff hardly ever there, NO breakfast just some EXPIRED cookies and stale croissants. Exposed wires and bare switches coming out of the wall. Wires everywhere, NO AIR CONDITIONING outside of your bedroom so my guests and I couldn't enjoy the kitchen or the parlor due to the stifling heat and humidity, it was to put it mildly nightmarish. I planned this weekend for 9 months and I'm way beyond disappointed, they present themselves as a "Luxury" b&b and charge between 300 and 400 a night!what an absolute joke. read more

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Yes this place is a solid 4.5 stars. Here's how I would break it down: Location: 3.5 stars. It's still a bit of a rough neighborhood though there are a couple great eateries and a nice Whole Foods nearby. Biggest downside: it's a trek to the city and a woman alone wouldn't feel the safest at night. Service: 5 stars. Diane is lovely, personable and really cares. She's done an amazing job with the place. Cleanliness: 3-4 stars. Could have been cleaner but she took care of all issues right away. Comfort: 5 stars. Beds are way more comfortable than what you'd find in a hotel and you have the creature comforts of a home. Character: 5 stars. I think it's a bit overpriced for the location but as long as Diane can earn that she deserves it and should! read more

Northern Lights Mansion - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - New York, New York

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Searching all over for somewhere to throw a surprise party for my wife, I stumbled upon this gem. When I saw this place online, I said to myself, it's too good to be true. I gave a call to the number online and Ms. Diane answered. She told me to stop by when I was free to check out the place to see if I liked it. Guess what, I Loved It!! From the very moment I first spoke to her I knew she was a sweetheart. She made the process easy as pie and within the 2 weeks the party was a success. Diane is the real mvp and I was just a sidekick lol. My guests also loved the place and some reserved a stay there as well. See how the world works? Diane looked out for me and I in turn got her future business. Bravo :) read more

My husband and I decided to stay at northern lights because the pictures and the majority of the reviews were so nice. Everything was kind of good at first. But one day we decided to use the tub, which was included in our room, five minutes later Diane, the owner of the place was knocking the door and yelling at us saying: you cannot use the tub several times, we had to get out of the tub as fast as we could to open the door, she told us that we cannot use the tub because it wasn't included with the room (??) but that was her fault not telling us before. At first we thought : how come the tub which is inside of the bathroom, which's inside of the room for what we paid more than 2000 dlls it's not for us to use?? But then she apologized saying was her fault and we didn't give it so much importance . Minutes later we recivied a text from our bank saying that Northern lights tried to charge us the whole amount again(2150 dlls) two times. Then Diane came to us again asking for the credit card zip code and I told her that we already paid her. Then she told us that we have to pay for a electrician because when we used the tub the water leaked and damaged some lights of the house, our answer was no, it was not our fault, she never told us not to use the jacuzzi, she has pictures of the jacuzzi with the bathroom in all the websites, and if a room comes with a bathroom and the bathroom has a tub, should we don't use it? She became irrational and start to yelling, so my husband and I decided to leave even when we had 4 nights left that we already paid. She did absolutely nothing, we call Expedia and they talk to her but she said she has a no refund policy, very convenient. Finally we ended in another hotel better located, not that fancy but we were treated with the respect that any person deserve . This is false advertising and it's actually illegal. Finally and not less important I want to say that we are a marriage who love to travel every time we can because of the jobs, we've been in many places around the world, small hotels, big ones, Airbnb's and we never had such experience with a host. I know Diane is going to write a response in here, no problem, she knows what I am telling here it's true, I have the screenshots of our conversation. It's a shame because we liked the place, but we have to stay in a place where we feel respected. read more

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Took a trip to New York to celebrate my birthday and wanted to stay in the mix of things without being 'in the mix of things' and we decided on the Upper West Side area. When I initially found the Northern Lights Mansion online, I had to google it through a few other sites to confirm the price which was stellar and the rooms which looked beautiful were actually for real. I read review after review with a raised eyebrow and figured it was worth taking the chance and boy were we glad we did. Parking was important....I wanted to be able to park and basically forget about the car until it was time to check out. Not only was there free street parking but the mansion is right in the middle of two subway stations so you have your choice of subway depending on what you're doing that day. Upon entering the brownstone..........I mean...........i was floored!!! It was absolutely beautiful!! A truly gorgeous, gorgeous place with a shared kitchen that was to die for - the pics dont do it justice! As I got acquainted with Diane, it doesn't take long before you realize that you're with GOOD people that you can trust and that means a lot when you're staying with strangers. She is patient, kind and incredibly accommodating offering snacks, free waters, expresso's, breakfast vouchers, and great insight into the neighborhood. There are also a plethora of site seeing pamphlets available to you. There are 5 bedrooms - each with a distinct theme - and I had paid for the top floor (Twin Room Emerald) which had two beds, television with cable, closets, great windows that you can open if you like, AC, and of course - your own bathroom! I was determined NOT to stay in a hostel with a shared bathroom at the end of the hall but in this mansion, everyone has their own washroom and it was beautiful and spotless with NO BUGS!! Everything in this house is tastefully done...in fact, be sure to ask her about the history of the house and it's secrets! I truly can't think of a negative unless you dont like sharing space with others but then why would you be here if you dont? Remember, everyone is in their own quarters and the house is built solid so you don't hear your neighbors at all. In fact, there are a few floors keeping us apart so I guess if you have bad knees, the top floor can be a bit of a climb but its absolutely manageable. Also,I assume if one of the guests decided to cook spicey food in the kitchen, that may turn some people off but once again, this would affect ANY shared accommodation and wasnt an issue for me at all. Diane, it was an absolute pleasure to meet you! You are a gracious host and a wonderful human being! I can't thank you enough for extending your beautiful home and look forward to staying at the Northern Lights again in the near future!! Sincerely Kevin from Toronto! read more

Diane's home is really nice home with a lot of nice authentic art that was certainly appreciated as we walked into her home. She was a very good host and made us feel comfortable by providing us a nice cozy room with a/c, clean towels, toiletries and two twin beds. She is a genuine lady and was helpful to help us understand where we were at and what to see. We were provided our own key for the home entrance and a door access code for our room with access at anytime. When we return back to New York, we will definitely return here based on the hospitality that was given to us by Diane! read more

Had an amazing stay! The room was perfect, and had an awesome vibe to it. Diane was very accommodating and welcoming. I can't wait to come back and spend more time here. Super close to the subway and some lovely neighborhood gems within walking distance. The place had character and history and was so much better than staying at a traditional hotel. Would recommend to anyone staying in the Harlem area. read more

I have had the privilege of staying at Northern Lights Mansion B&B several times. It is convenient to really good restaurants and the subway trains. Each time has been a comfortable, safe and hospitable stay. The rooms are very spacious with private baths that are very large, modern and clean. Diane makes wonderful coffee. I haven't been able to have her breakfast as I have grandma duties early in the morning. As long as I can walk up the stairs, it is 5 stars for me, but it may be an impediment for some. Love this place. Mary Jo read more

First let me start off with saying I am overly picking and second guess my decisions for accommodations on every trip . New York is even harder because of the prices , confusing burrows , lack of room space and previous experiences. I have to say I am a hard person to please and I had surrendered to my trips to the city being less than I would want . That being said, this is my truthful experience...... I have traveled from the west coast to the east coast , as well as a few countries and islands overseas that have taken my breath away with beauty and service . This Bed and Breakfast is by far the best accommodation myself and my family have had . We periodically travel to New York for my sons ballet training or to see shows . As much as I love the city and culture, it's been a hassle to find a comfortable and reasonably priced hotel or bed and breakfast. The host exceeded all of our expectations and the house was like a dream . The only down side was not getting enough time to stay in and relax . Also enjoy just how beautiful the house was. The decor and furniture are what I have seen in magazines . The kitchen was absolutely unique and gorgeous. The first morning she made a cook to ride breakfast that was better than we would of had in the city . Everything we needed was taken care . We had as much privacy as we wanted and also got to spend time with the host in the evenings and at my sons ballet performance. We were both in heaven ! I will be staying at Northern Lights anytime I travel and if I have any small events for myself or clients (I am an event planner ) , this will definitely be the venue hands down . I highly recommend booking here and taking advantage of getting to know Diane. Wonderful woman ! read more

Northern Lights Mansion - Made to order breakfast - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - New York, New York

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Northern Lights Mansion is a lovely home in South Harlem. We booked NLM in May for our Thanksgiving vacation with our son who lives several blocks away. I have CHEMICAL SENSITIVITIES and spoke with Diane for six months about my condition telling her how I can't be around chemicals, synthetic fragrances, perfumes, etc. Diane assured me numerous times that there would not be any problem. We arrived Tuesday afternoon, Nov 20th, 1 1/2 days before Thanksgiving. We walked into the house and I immediately smelled a sickly sweet smell and told Diane. We hid out in our room, with the window open (remember, this is November in NY. It was cold.). She cleaned up the sickening sweet smell (floor cleaner). Our son came over and we ran out of the house and went to a great restaurant around the corner, Savann Mediterranean Cuisine Restaurant. The food was amazing! Got back to bnb and went to bed. Next day, Wednesday, we smelled the same sickly sweet smell a couple times. I told Diane and she figured out where it was coming from and took care of it. Then, Wednesday night and Thursday morning, the gentleman in the room across the hall from us opened his door several times. There was that sickly sweet smell again. I couldn't take it any more. The cumulative affect on my body had reached saturation. The headache, gums and teeth aching, feeling confused---I couldn't take it any longer. So we left. Returned home Thanksgiving Day, leaving our son to fend for himself. This is a beautiful place to stay if you do not have any sensitivities. They use highly fragranced cleaners. read more

Wonderful interiors, comfortable and a pretty awesome espresso maker. I highly recommend.

OUTSTANDING ! Beautiful brownstown and well kept, very clean and unbelievable jacuzzi !. I enjoyed four day stay in Manhattan. Great location for all transportation venues. Local restaurants are plentiful and fantastic. The host, DIane, made it feel like home. read more

This is my client Fred's "fabulouso Go-To pad" in NYC, which I found for him several years ago. Upscale large rooms, high end marble baths and furnishings in an historic brownstone in Harlem. Kind and accommodating host, Diane, goes above and beyond to ensure his comfort and safety with each stay. Highly recommend!! read more

My long time friend and I stayed here for one night last week. This is a gem. We stayed in the room with 2 single beds and it was super spacious and comfortable. It was on the top floor so care needs to be taken when going up and down the stairs but that is part of the charm. Diane is a wonderful hostess! We had great conversation with her and her recommendations for restaurants was superb!! I will most definitely be staying here again and look forward to it. Thank you!! read more

Great venue for events like dinners, launch parties, photo shoots...in a historic well maintained Harlem brownstone.

My Husband and I stayed for an overnight stay at this Harlem brownstone . We decided to stay here for our anniversary in March, 2018. No regrets on our decision. The home was incredibly unique, clean and Diane is an rare host. The decor is quite impressive , especially the kitchen. We enjoyed the Royal suite with the jacuzzi . We woke up and incredibly enjoyed the water fall ,lighted jacuzzi . We only got out because of the fresh smell of our breakfast saturating the house. Breakfast was fresh, organic and awesome . The host was there to assist but not intrusive. Great departure gifts . Awesome night! read more