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Reviews of Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

233 West 125th Street, Harlem, New York, 10027, United States of America

#189 of 406 hotels in New York

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 359 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bathroom set up in the rooms is bizarre. There is zero privacy with lack of a full walls.

    Location and facilities were great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    8.0
    I had a good time and this place is convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some staff was a little rude, has some issues with a woman at the front, we wanted water bottles and she gave us a hard time for it.

    I like that the property was by subways stops and the way it looked, the room was really nice and we had a good time.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My only complaint would be no mini fridge or microwave. It’s very inconvenient when you’re out of town to go to a restaurant, have leftovers and cannot eat them later on. Also unable to have any cold bottled water in room.

    The property was in a great location, of stores and restaurants in walking distance, modern room, and restaurant with live music some nights was very nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    8.0
    Stayed for a week. We were able to travel to many places in the city using the subway which wasn’t far away. Enjoyed the
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms were nice and the staff very accommodating.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    7.0
    Was pretty good view was amazing from my room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Price cheaper

    Breakfast and menu needed more selection not just same price was expensive especially where it was as pretty dangerous street staff where amazing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    8.0
    Love the hotel, but wa snot pleased with no doors or closure to the restooms
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and City View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    No doors on the restrooms

    Rooms were nice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I drove to NY bit parking was not available. Even at 4pm all garages in the area were full.

    We didn't feel like we were in th a middle of Harlem and the fast pace.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    9.0
    We loved the experience and would definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spacious room but not enough drawers, shelves, or closets to put your stuff. No service for new towels if needed. Bed was made up one of the days. The other day we were in the room when she knocked, and she never came back.

    We loved the history of the Harlem Renaissance. The hotel was gorgeous. Bed was very comfy. Room had a great view. Bar and restaurant were really lovely.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay for work and play!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel was conveniently near transportation and close to my job. I love the buzz at the bar lounge and live entertainment. Staff was awesome.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and City View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A microwave and mini fridge would’ve been helpful.

    The aesthetics, design, staff & location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I would’ve appreciated a small refrigerator for medications; asked for it at check in; received it the next day. I was on the 18th floor, which minimized street noise, and posed no problem for me. I suspect it could be problematic for lower floors.

    The staff members were professional, responsive and friendly. Room was comfortable and I had a nice view. It was an excellent value. Had breakfast twice (using the free vouchers); food was quite good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    7.0
    Could be excellent if they gave the advertised bonus and refreshed the towels and coffee.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    #1. Don’t promise benefits you don’t have. We DID NOT RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING promised bonus: - Uptown Hop Off / Hop On – NYC Top View Tours for 2 people (one time during stay) - Museum of the City of New York + Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum tickets for 2 people (one time during stay). We asked about it twice and we’re told they were negotiating for these benefits but didn’t have them yet. #2. Cleaners did not put towels and coffee in the room everyday. They removed all used towels but didn’t replace them or the coffee service so everyday we had to call and have them delivered. #3. Restaurant/ Bar needs to communicate its hours of service. Put it in the advertised information and inform the Front desk. The front desk thought it was open till midnight but most often it closed by 11:30PM.

    This is a new well located hotel with a nice lobby and dining/bar area. There are restaurants, Whole Foods and the subway within a five minute walk. The rooms are spacious rooms with nice bathrooms, comfortable beds and linens.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    9.0
    Well needed and a welcomed surprise. Bar was excellent.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    didn,t care for it

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The walls are thin! My neighbors were so loud on my last night that I didn’t get any sleep before catching my flight. Mad was an understatement.

    I loved that the property is dedicated to the Harlem Renaissance. I’m a social person when I travel so I love that the locals patronize the restaurant and have a good time.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom area, door doesn't close completely due to design. Ok for me being alone but not sure if I would want if there were 2 people. It is beautiful though.

    Cleanliness, excellent breakfast. Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable hotel once you are in it but area not desirable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and City View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not always easy as a resident to get a table for dinner. Limited choice at breakfast for international travellers.

    Room was good, bedding and towels excellent quality. Plenty of hot water.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I wasn't a fan of some of the staff. The front desk was really rude. I was not a fan of only two working elevators.

    I really liked the breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    7.0
    Great hotel, great location. Room design could use tweaking.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The design of the rooms is puzzling. There is no closet, just a rack in the area where the coffee maker and sink are. The bathroom design gives you a room with tub and toilet and a weak sliding door situation for a minimal amount of privacy. From there you go into the area where the sink, clothes rack and coffee maker are. This area looks out into the room and there is only a curtain to draw for privacy. There is no refrigerator or microwave.

    The location of the hotel is great; a short ride away from LGA and close to public transportation. Breakfast was excellent. The views from the room were great and it’s so nice to have an upscale hotel in Harlem.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    8.0
    It was very nice despite not getting the room service we requested.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When we called for water and use the voucher we were given they never came with our order

    It was a beautiful property very nice great view

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Personal is very friendly and helpful. Room is pretty small for 4 people.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel was nice I like the view from my room was nice I grew up in harlem

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    9.0
    If the mattress were softer, this would have been the best stay ever. As it was, it was wonderful.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattress was too hard

    Beautiful, historic, quiet and clean

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The restaurant service is a unapolegitically slow.

    Enjoyed the stay - great location

    Stayed in December 2023

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