Tropical style room

Tropical style room Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first heard the name Tropical style room, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect in the heart of Harlem. But you know what? Sometimes the most surprising places end up being exactly what you need. This three-star spot on West 139th Street turned out to be one of those hidden gems that locals probably know about but tourists haven’t discovered yet.

The whole vibe here is refreshingly different from your typical New York hotel experience. I mean, we’re talking about a place that actually commits to its tropical theme without going completely overboard with plastic palm trees and fake parrots. The rooms have this laid-back Caribbean influence that somehow works perfectly in Harlem – think warm colors, natural textures, and just enough character to make you forget you’re in the concrete jungle for a while. The air conditioning actually works well (crucial in summer), and honestly, after walking around the neighborhood all day, it’s nice to come back to somewhere that feels like a little retreat.

What really impressed me was how the staff seemed to genuinely know the area. They pointed me toward some incredible soul food spots within walking distance that I never would have found otherwise, and when I mentioned wanting to check out some jazz venues, they had actual recommendations instead of just handing me a generic tourist map. The neighborhood itself is fascinating if you take time to explore – you’re close enough to Marcus Garvey Park for morning runs, and the subway connections are actually pretty solid once you figure out the rhythm of the trains. Sure, it’s not midtown, but that’s exactly the point. You get a real sense of what this part of the city is actually like, plus you’re saving money that you can spend on the amazing restaurants and music venues nearby. The rooms are clean and comfortable enough, though don’t expect luxury finishes – it’s more about the experience and location than thread counts and marble bathrooms.

Tropical style room Accommodations

Reviews of Tropical style room

• Comfortable stay with a great host — just keep in mind it’s a bit far from central areas. – Klappenbach from Ireland – June 30, 2025 (8/10)

  Overall, we had a good stay! The room was very cute, the bed super comfy, and everything was spotless — very clean and cozy. When the toilet had a minor issue, the host responded instantly and fixed it quickly, which we really appreciated.
  
  What could be improved: The building itself felt a bit sketchy at first — the main doors were broken and left open, which didn’t help the first impression. The neighborhood (Harlem) felt a bit intimidating at night, although we didn’t have any problems, and people were generally kind and welcoming. It’s a colorful, cultural area, but safety was a little hard to gauge at first. Also, the subway stops were farther than we expected, so we often felt a bit disconnected from the rest of the city.

• Good – Adarsh from Ireland – January 13, 2025 (7/10)

  Liked the cleanliness. The Bathroom was equipped with everythig that is needed for an ideal bathroom. Not much space in the closet to store the clothes, but does the job.
  
  What could be improved: You need to pay extra $30 to use the kitchen. Unsure if the extra amount was really necessary to use a basic aminity.

• Very comfortable stay and the best value for money in Manhattan – Nik from United States – December 17, 2024 (10/10)

  Very nicely decorated, in particular with a screen emulating a fireplace and playing Christmas carols. A lot of thought had gone into the decor and it made the stay actually very comfortable

• I enjoyed my stay! Would recommend! – Phuong from United Kingdom – October 30, 2024 (9/10)

  Extremely clean and whole place smelled amazing everyday for the 8 nights I was there. Fantastic complimentary bathroom amenities and the room was cosy with everything you need. Kitchen facilities were great too with a lot of drinks and snacks. Great welcome with super attention to detail.

• great stay, great place, great host – Vasja from Slovenia – October 19, 2024 (10/10)

  easy access, taken care of, much better than expected
  
  What could be improved: the neighborhood can be a little scary at night

• Amazing stay at Max’s place! – Coralie from United Kingdom – April 9, 2024 (10/10)

  Funky appartement in Harlem, great vibes to spend time in NYC! The flat is kept super clean, you have all equipment needed. Several subway and bus stations nearby, the Yankees Stadium is close by foot too!
  
  What could be improved: I would have liked a bath mat as it is slippery when coming out of the shower, and an extra towel for the hair.

• Fantastic room, pristine kitchen & bath, EXCEPTIONAL amenities, great host, but bad neighborhood. – Cheryl from United States – March 21, 2024 (9/10)

  The room and amenities were exceptional!!! Clean. TONS of FREE snacks and beverages — from cereal, to yogurt, to croissants, to fruit and nuts, to candy, to coffee, tea, bottled water, seltzer — you name it, they have it!. Pristine kitchen and bath. Excellent host!!!. Shared bath not a problem — almost always available immediately when needed. Exceptional value for the price.
  
  What could be improved: VERY bad neighborhood. I lived in NY for 30 years, and even I was surprised to see that one evening when I walked around the corner to get dinner after 9pm, a handgun sale was taking place out in the open. This is a LOVELY room, but if you stay here limit your outside excursions to early evening, and make certain you take Ubers or Lifts for most of your travels to midtown in the evening. Even though the subway is only a 5 min. walk, I wouln’t suggest the walk late at night. Also, it is VERY loud inside the room when street people are standing outside your window having loud conversations or arguments at all hours. The building location is truly the only negative aspect of this booking.

• Exceptional – Grace from United Kingdom – November 13, 2023 (10/10)

  Great stay – Max was a great host who communicated with us for any queries. The location is great, and the room included some great perks, including a mini fridge in the room stocked with free drinks. A little noisy at night, but to be expected anywhere in Manhattan and nothing that was too loud. Overall, great value for money!

• Good – Khoo from Singapore – November 11, 2023 (7/10)

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  What could be improved: There are small cockroaches in the room.

• It was everything we need – Ana from Romania – September 22, 2023 (9/10)

  I liked the fact that the apartment was clean and we felt really safe considering that we had a shared bathroom and kitchen. The facilities were more than we expected. I would totally recommend this apartment!
  
  What could be improved: The location is not the best and it wasn’t quiet all the time, but it was not a problem for us considering that we didn’t stay too much inside

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