New York Suite Upper East Side Manhattan

New York Suite Upper East Side Manhattan Overview

You know what, I’ll be straight with you about New York Suite Upper East Side Manhattan – the name is doing some serious geographical gymnastics here. This two-star place is actually tucked away on East 105th Street in East Harlem, which is definitely not the Upper East Side (that ends around 96th Street, if we’re being technical). But honestly? Don’t let the confusing name throw you off, because the location is actually pretty solid for exploring upper Manhattan.

I stayed here last spring and was surprised by how quiet the block is, considering you’re still very much in the thick of things. East 105th is one of those residential streets where you’ll hear kids playing in the courtyard across the way rather than constant traffic noise – though the subway rumble from the 6 train is definitely present if you’re a light sleeper. The building itself has that classic pre-war brick facade that makes you feel like you’re getting an authentic New York experience without paying Midtown prices. Walking to the 103rd Street station takes about three minutes, and from there you’re looking at maybe 15 minutes to get down to Times Square or 20 to the Financial District.

What I really appreciated was how the neighborhood gives you a genuine slice of local life. There’s this fantastic Dominican bakery two blocks down where the café con leche is ridiculously good, and honestly, the bodega right around the corner has better sandwich prices than anything you’ll find in tourist areas. The Mount Sinai Hospital complex is pretty close by, which means the area stays busy with foot traffic during the day but quiets down nicely in the evenings. Central Park’s northern edge is walkable – maybe a 10-minute stroll – and that section around the Harlem Meer is gorgeous and way less crowded than the southern parts everyone flocks to. I mean, you’re also within reasonable distance of Marcus Garvey Park, which has this cool amphitheater where they do summer performances. The room itself was clean and functional, nothing fancy but the bed was comfortable enough and the bathroom had decent water pressure (always a gamble in older New York buildings). Check-in was smooth, though parking is street-only, so factor that in if you’re driving. For the price point and the genuine neighborhood vibe, it’s actually a pretty decent base camp for exploring the city – just don’t expect luxury amenities at this level.

New York Suite Upper East Side Manhattan Accommodations

Reviews of New York Suite Upper East Side Manhattan

• The ceiling leaked – Krzysztof from Poland – May 16, 2025 (2/10)

  What could be improved: The actual location of the apartment proved to be few streets uptown than the offer showed (further from the subway station). The information about the lock box that I received before check-in were completely wrong – the lock box was located in a different place than the instruction showed. I had to search for the lock box on the street at 1 am in the morning (our plane was late and it was when we arrived). The instruction concerning the keys were opaque – whenever the instruction said counterclockwise the key turned clockwise etc. The wi-fi password did not work. The ceiling started leaking halfway through the stay and when I contacted the host, instead of a reaction, they asked for a picture! The general cleanliness of the apartment was really poor.

• Underwhelming. – Victoria from Australia – April 16, 2025 (4/10)

  This apartment has some serious drawbacks to be aware of.
  
  It clearly hadn’t been cleaned properly before our arrival – the bathroom floor had visible hair, including pubic hair, which was unacceptable. The towel rail in the bathroom was broken, the soap dispensers were empty, and there were no hand towels or a bath mat provided. The shower also didn’t drain properly, leaving us standing in ankle-deep water.
  
  The kitchen was poorly equipped: no toaster, no pot large enough to boil pasta, and the only dish cloth/scourer looked like it had been used on the floor and left behind. The dishwasher was useful, but there was no dishwashing powder provided.
  
  We also had repeated issues with the keys – both to the main entrance and the apartment itself – which were difficult to unlock and remove. The WiFi was essentially unusable, slow and unreliable even for basic browsing.
  
  The apartment was noisy at night, so light sleepers should bring earplugs. While we never felt completely unsafe, be aware this is Harlem, not the Upper East Side — it has a different feel, so adjust expectations accordingly.
  
  On the positive side, the washer and dryer worked well, and the location was relatively convenient. The 110th St subway station is within walking distance, and there’s a grocery store nearby. If you plan to cook, just be sure to check the kitchen setup before buying ingredients.
  
  Overall, this stay didn’t meet our expectations, but it didn’t ruin our trip. We loved our time in New York — we just wouldn’t stay at this apartment again.

• Fair – Manerajona from Argentina – April 15, 2025 (5/10)

  This place had everything we needed—a well-stocked kitchen, fresh linens, a washer/dryer, dishwasher, and more. The hosts were friendly and responded quickly to every question.
  
  What could be improved: The property had several issues: there were leaks in the ceiling, the actual location did not match the one advertised on Booking (which felt dishonest), and the neighborhood was extremely noisy. This significantly impacted our stay.

• The place is good but the address does not match – Rodriguez from Colombia – March 27, 2025 (6/10)

  The address is not the correct one, the host did not answer our calls

• Terrible all round – Nicola from Australia – March 20, 2025 (2/10)

  Almost nothing
  
  What could be improved: The location is not as stated and is in an area that did not feel safe, in Harlem. The wifi did not work for 2 days and the host was not able to provide me with the correct login details for the entire time. The lack of control of heating meant the apartment was very hot, despite it being cold outside. The street was so loud, with a corner store underneath and a busy road on the corner and we all struggled to sleep. The apartment is also much smaller than it appears. Things were broken, including the mirror in the bathroom entirely missing, the towel rail totally detached and stains all over the walls.

• Overpriced given the variety of issues we had – Yamila from Argentina – January 12, 2025 (7/10)

  Apartment was comfortable and very well equipped. Actually, it had the best cutlery I’ve seen in an apartment for rental so far. Oven, microwave, washing machine, dryer, dish washer… all great.
  
  Location was not what we expected, but was decent and quite close to subways.
  
  What could be improved: Address in booking listing is not the real one. It’s higher up, in the Latin Harlem hood, which we didn’t expect. It wasn’t bad, but definitely weird to be send to another address. It’s a good thing I had read this in a previous comments.
  
  There AC is not properly sealed to there is a cold draft coming in the living room constantly. We had the curtains lowered all time to try to minimize the cold coming in.
  
  One of the beds did NOT have clean sheets when we arrived.
  
  Around the fourth day there was no hot water at all in the apartment. We contact the hosts and the said it was "intermitent". It should be listed as "Intermitent hot water" then. Luckily it was only 1 day out of 11.
  
  There was a leak under the door of one of the rooms. One night the dripping was so bad it woke us up. We had to throw some towels on the floor to stop the noise.
  
  We had big towels to shower, but some regular towels to dry our hands or hair would be convenient.

• We were comfortable and the apartment met our needs – Brit from United States – December 9, 2024 (9/10)

  The property is located within easy reach of everything we wanted to do and several subway stations. We also easily found close on street parking which saved having to pay for a parking garage. The apartment is small, but typical for New York, but it had everything we needed and was comfortable and cozy.
  
  What could be improved: One of the expanding sides of the air conditioner has been broken, so there was a hole letting in all the cold air and noise from outside. Also the main building security door was broken and so the entrance key was useless.

• Great location, comfortable and well equipped – Dean from United States – November 5, 2024 (8/10)

  Great location, clean, well equipped
  
  What could be improved: Bathroom sink too small and difficult to use, especially with the storage cupboard overhead

• Very well equipped appartement – Telma from Canada – October 26, 2024 (8/10)

  The apartment is compact, but very well equipped. We were surprised! The support team responds quickly. The stay was great.
  
  What could be improved: The address provided in the advertisement is not the real address of the apartment, but it is close. This caused some confusion and gave a sense of insecurity. The Wi-Fi network and internet password were wrong. It was a little stressful until I found out the right information.

• Amazing with one huge flaw. – Kenneth from United States – June 25, 2024 (9/10)

  I loved the neighborhood. It is a beautiful apartment, and I felt safe there.
  
  What could be improved: The one small air conditioner in the living room was not enough. Not even close. I had to sleep on the couch, as the bedroom was boiling the entire time. Even a fan didn’t help.

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