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The Macaw Guesthouse

Property class: 2

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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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106 E. 101st Street, New York, NY, 10029
  • Place, Museum of the City of New York
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Fifth Avenue
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, City View - 4

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door.

Classic Room, City View - 4

  • City view
  • 90 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, City View - 5

A bunk bed room with a window, a lamp, a poster, and a chair.

Family Room, City View - 5

  • City view
  • 190 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room - 6

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Comfort Room - 6

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

View all photos for Basic Room, Courtyard View - 7

A bedroom with a single bed, a ceiling fan, a painting of a landscape, and a window with curtains.

Basic Room, Courtyard View - 7

  • 160 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, City View - 2

  • City view
  • 110 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a ceiling fan.

Luxury Room, Courtyard View - 8

  • 190 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

New York

Located in Manhattan, The Macaw Guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Mount Sinai Hospital and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Central Park. The 6 rooms at this guesthouse include refrigerators, microwaves, and Select Comfort beds.
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What's nearby

  • Museum Mile - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Museum of the City of New York - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Upper Fifth Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 92nd Street Y - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 3 min drive
  • 103 St. Station (Lexington Av.) - 3 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Alison - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lloyd's Carrot Cake - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jalepeno Deli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Q-MarQet - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Macaw Guesthouse

Guests of The Macaw Guesthouse enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Staff members are on hand to provide tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a communal living room.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, and Select Comfort beds with premium bedding and pillow menus ensure a restful night. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Waffle maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in fee: USD 25.00 for check-in between 5:00 PM and 9:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Late check-in fee: USD 25.00 for check-in between 5:00 PM and 9:30 PM

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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 accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Checking in and out are easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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 accepts cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

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

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to The Macaw Guesthouse?

This guesthouse is situated in Manhattan within a short 5-minute walk of Central Park and also 15 minutes on foot from Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. You'll also find 5th Avenue and Broadway within a short drive.

Does The Macaw Guesthouse have a casino?

No, The Macaw Guesthouse doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Macaw Guesthouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Does The Macaw Guesthouse have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

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

Will The Macaw Guesthouse allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Macaw Guesthouse.

How far is the airport from The Macaw Guesthouse?

The closest major airport to The Macaw Guesthouse is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is 8 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Teterboro, NJ (TEB), which is located 14.7 mi away (20-minute drive).

The Macaw Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 51 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice location and super friendly owner. Real NYC vibes!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think this is a great choice and great value for the location. Basically like a hotel but with shared bathrooms. My one complaint is that I was never able to establish wifi on my one night stay. They never got back to me with a solution, but they were friendly and hospitable. Great restaurants a block away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was very friendly and helpful. The room was cozy and simple, exactly what I needed for this trip, and everything seemed clean and easy to navigate. There is an excellent pizza place down the street and the building wasn't far from the subway or from buses. Had a great experience and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place to for travelers!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly hosts, very welcoming and accommodating for our needs!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not stay there to a point where I had to find another hotel and no refund for the prepaid 4 nights. Expedia should not be listing such guesthouses.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service
Cleaning staff admitted to taking my beer from the refrigerator. Gave a run around about being paid later...never got my beer and the staff was no where to be seen. Don't leave your belongings or staff will help themselves and act nice about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It depends on what you're looking for. If you want fancy, amenities, this isn't for you. If you're looking for an affordable alternative to stay in Manhattan that is clean, with great owners, in a quiet, safe neighborhood, and just worried about a place to lay your head for the night, then this is the place for you. Being in East Harlem, it's a 3 block walk off the 6 train (2 down and 1 over), we found several excellent places in the area to eat that were clean, with good portions, at prices cheaper than I can eat in CT. We had an excellent experience, and will be staying here again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's mid-March, so didn't need it. Arthur was polite and helpful. My room was clean and comfortable. The location was fine, there were bikes and scooters avaliable for rent to do more extensive roaming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed at the McGaw guesthouse with my husband and seven month old baby. The goats were super accommodating, friendly, and really made our stay comfortable. I am looking forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff , extremely accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AWFUL. Pics out of date. Property NOT as described. Dirty and disheveled. Did not receive room I paid extra for. No water in. “Hot tub”. Hosts entered my locked room when I was gone and moved my belongings to a room without a lock. Then accused me of stealing their key when I left it in the lockbox I originally took it from upon arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No A/C. Outlets are old and terrible. Bed was very uncomfortable. Poor locks, small bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Very attentive staff who we're always ready accomidate any needs ot answer questions. Room as advertised and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owers were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The host was kind, but the environment did not feel calm or secure during my stay. There was noticeable commotion when I arrived, and after reviewing past guest feedback, I realized this was not an isolated experience. I ended up leaving early and booking alternative accommodations. This may work for some, but it wasn’t the right fit for me, and I wouldn’t recommend it for travelers who prioritize quiet and a sense of safety.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was outstanding for our needs near Central Park, and near the subway to get to our Broadway show. The service was very friendly and responsive to our needs. Our room, however, was better suited for a single traveler, and the biggest issue was a very soft mattress that neither one of us slept well on.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Never received received a key lock code and no one returned my phone calls or text… we had no where to stay and all our plans were ruined… worst service and experience ever and we have travelled abroad…. Thank goodness I took the travel protection and expect a full refund… so disappointing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the worse experience I have ever had using Expedia or any other private hosting service. NYPD had to be called to rescue us from our room after a fight between the owner and her son broke out in the living room. The police supervisor advised us that this location is a know narcotic drug spot and advised against any future stay. We left immediately and were fortunate to find other last minute accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I read the mixed reviews and chose Macaw Guesthouse anyway - I am glad that I did. It was a reasonable option in expensive New York City and it was as described. Charming hosts who went out of their way to welcome me and ensure that I was comfortable. Short walk to transportation options and dining options nearby. Highly recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband chose this because it said “boutique guest house.” It is the most minimal of hostels. It is for traveling students. It is not for anyone looking for any semblance of comfort. It is ugly, uncomfortable, loud, creepy, and inhospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Room comfort

Not for a typical tourist

It was a different place and not at all what I expected. The owners were very friendly and the place was clean. Rooms were small and the A/C did not work so the room was hot and uncomfortable. This place was an experience for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst accommodation experience I have ever had. Per instructions, I informed mgmt that I'd be arriving after regular check-in hours. When I arrived, there was no one at the property. When I called the manager, I was informed that I'd have to meet her at the train station several blocks away to get the keys. I informed her that I'd preferred not: I was a senior citizen with back problems and didn't want to be schlepping luggage in the dark. I was told it was the only way to get the keys, so I did. The manager did not accompany me back to the property, and when I tried to use the key to my room, it did not fit. It was downhill from there. It was a nightmare--emphasis on night. I was put in an unsafe situation, and had to make arrangements to get to another safe and clean hotel. Note: The property description on Expedia disclosed that there is no elevator. However, it fails to mention that there are two long flights of stairs. My room was on the third floor. These people are unprofessional to the tenth degree.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Amenities
Avoid at all costs. I left because the behaviour of the proprietor made me feel unsafe. I endured one hour of her screaming at staff and guests, threatening to kick another guest out. Expedia needs to remove this property asap
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025