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The Serene

Property class: 2

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A row of brownstone apartment buildings with multiple windows and doors, a central entrance with steps, and a tree in the foreground.
A modern bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a TV, a painting, and a window with curtains.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A hallway with a grey wall, a brick wall, and a wooden floor.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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231 W 131st St, New York, NY, 10027
  • Place, Apollo Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Columbia University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with white linens, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchenette in the background.

Studio

  • 211 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a small table with a chair.

Standard Room

  • 209 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A narrow hallway with a bed, a door, and a small kitchenette.

Economy Room

  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A modern bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Deluxe Studio

  • 318 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

Family Room

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a glass side table, a cityscape painting, an air conditioning unit, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Room

  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

  • 174 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with white bedding, a gray sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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About the neighborhood

New York

Located in Manhattan, The Serene is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Columbia University and Central Park. This 8-room aparthotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Harlem YMCA - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Apollo Theater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Columbia University - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Central Park - 10 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • 135 St. Station (St. Nicholas Av.) - 7 min walk
  • New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 18 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harlem Breakfast Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maison Harlem - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tex's Chicken & Burgers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Musette Wine Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Harlem Biscuit Company - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Serene

At The Serene, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas.
55-inch Smart TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • Streaming services

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Location highlights

  • Near a metro station

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 8 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property only accepts cash.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to The Serene?

This aparthotel is situated in Manhattan, close to Yankee Stadium, Central Park, and Lincoln Center. You'll also find 5th Avenue and Columbus Circle within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Serene?

No, there isn't parking available at the aparthotel.

Does The Serene include a casino?

No, The Serene doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Serene?

No, there is no indoor pool at this aparthotel.

Is The Serene good for couples?

Amenities at this aparthotel that appeal to couples include a smart TV in each apartment with a kitchen in some.

Are there hot tubs at The Serene?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this aparthotel.

Does The Serene have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Serene doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Serene allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Serene.

Are there connecting rooms at The Serene?

No, this aparthotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Serene?

The closest major airport to The Serene is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is 8.6 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK), which is located 18.6 mi away (52-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Serene?

No, there aren't any apartments at The Serene that offer a balcony.

The Serene Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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