Mont MorrisEditor's Pick

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Mont Morris is a very welcoming bed & breakfast in the heart of Harlem. The proprietor, a charming woman named Georgia, has decorated her rooms (five on site and a couple in another building half-way down the block) thoughtfully and offers her guests reasonable rates. For the most part, the effect is warm and friendly.

Rooms are loosely themed and in a warm color palette, with a range of both second-hand and original furniture pieces. Some are sprightly with orange walls and little objets d'art; others maintain a more Gothic ambiance, with walls painted gray or brown and a more restrained overall feel. We found the brighter rooms to be loveliest, though you can't really go wrong here.

Bathrooms tend to the spacious. We loved their scale as well as their claw-foot tubs. A bathroom sink inlaid in wood was another great touch. Both buildings are gorgeous in themselves, with nice paneling, banisters and hardwood floors.

Continental breakfast is included, and the large ground floor lounge is perfect for socializing. The vast majority of guests are European, which is a good thing, as Settepani, Harlem's fabulous Italian café, is just around the corner. The street here is full of gorgeous brownstones, and is thus a great place for visitors with a keen interest in the storied neighborhood.

Note that while credit cards are accepted, cash is preferred.

» Alex Robertson Textor

Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.