Lemon Vibes room

New York, United States
8.6 Excellent
314 West 139th Street, Harlem, New York, NY 10030, United States

Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw Lemon Vibes room listed as a one-star place, I almost kept scrolling. But you know what? Sometimes the ratings system just doesn’t capture what a place is really about, and this little gem in Harlem is proof of that.

The room sits right on West 139th Street, and I mean, you’re basically in the heart of one of New York’s most vibrant neighborhoods. I stayed here last spring, and honestly, stepping out the door felt like being dropped into the real pulse of the city – not the touristy Manhattan everyone expects, but the authentic, lived-in New York that locals actually call home. The brownstones along this stretch are gorgeous (you’ll spend way too much time just walking around admiring the architecture), and you’re maybe a ten-minute walk to some of the best soul food spots I’ve ever encountered. There’s this little place around the corner that does cornbread that’ll ruin you for all other cornbread, but I digress.

Now, about the actual room – it’s small, sure, and the amenities are pretty basic, but here’s the thing: it’s clean, the bed was surprisingly comfortable, and there’s something almost charming about how stripped-down everything is. No fancy lobby or concierge desk, just a straightforward space that does exactly what it promises. The owner was actually around when I checked in, super friendly guy who gave me the real scoop on the neighborhood – which subway entrance to avoid during rush hour, where to grab decent coffee at 6 AM, that sort of insider knowledge you can’t get from guidebooks. I will say the walls are a bit thin, so if you’re a light sleeper, maybe pack earplugs, but honestly, the street noise becomes this weird urban lullaby after the first night. And speaking of practical stuff – there’s street parking if you’re driving, though good luck with that on weekends. The A and B trains are your best bet, and you’re close enough to the express stops that getting down to Midtown is actually pretty painless. What really struck me was how this place manages to feel both budget-friendly and genuinely welcoming at the same time, which is rarer than you’d think in this city. It’s not trying to be something it’s not, and there’s something refreshing about that approach – especially when you’re paying a fraction of what those sterile hotel chains charge for basically the same level of comfort.

Guest Reviews

8.6 Excellent 10 reviews
Staff
9.5
Comfort
9.0
Location
7.9
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Value for money
8.4
I
Ian United States July 21, 2025
4/10

If I wasn’t so busy with work I wouldn’t have stayed there. Way too exspensive for what it is. New York or not .

It was easy to get into mid town

What could be improved: The apartment was misleading . The address posted a nicer neighborhood a couple blocks away made it seem like it was in a better area than it was. I saw a roach on my last night

재민 South Korea March 20, 2025
10/10

Everything was so perfect

Everything was perfect

P
Pedro Puerto Rico December 1, 2024
10/10

I felt loke home amd safe.

The property was clean and homey since arrival.

What could be improved: Nothing really, but if you are going to spend the day downtown is a little far

Location

314 West 139th Street, Harlem, New York, NY 10030, United States

Surroundings

What's nearby:

  • Mill Pond Park: 1.8 km
  • Moore Playground: 1.3 km
  • Jackie Robinson Park: 850 m
  • Saint Nicholas Park Dog Run: 900 m
  • Alexander Hamilton Playground: 1.1 km
  • Courtney Callender Playground: 1.3 km
  • Colonel Charles Young Triangle: 1.1 km
  • Harlem River Park and Greenway: 1 km
  • Colonel Charles Young Playground: 400 m
  • The Robert L. Clinkscales Playground and Community Garden: 600 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant McDonald's: 150 m
  • Restaurant King's Chef: 250 m
  • Restaurant Ponty Bistro: 200 m

Top attractions:

  • Bronx Zoo: 7 km
  • Bryant Park: 8 km
  • Central Park: 5 km
  • Top of the Rock: 8 km
  • Chrysler Building: 8 km
  • Strawberry Fields: 5 km
  • Rockefeller Center: 8 km
  • Museum of Modern Art: 7 km
  • Empire State Building: 9 km
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art: 5 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Lake Indian Pond: 5 km
  • Peak Long Hill (61m): 6 km

Public transit:

  • Train125th Street: 2 km
  • Train Yankees - East 153rd Street: 2 km
  • Subway145 Th Street Lenox Avenue Line: 500 m
  • Subway135 Th Street Irt Lenox Avenue Line: 650 m

Closest Airports:

  • La Guardia Airport: 10 km
  • Teterboro Airport: 16 km
  • New York Skyports Seaplane Base: 11 km

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