Elegant Harlem Suites — New York, United States

Elegant Harlem Suites is a basic, apartment-style stay in an East Harlem walk-up in New York, United States.

Address: 156 E 117th St, New York. Property ID: 4459465.

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About Elegant Harlem Suites

Property type: Hotel
2-star hotel
156 E 117th St, New York
City page: Hotels in New York

Axel's take: 5.8/10

We'd reserve this for travelers with a specific East Harlem reason.

Choose it for: Kitchens, advertised two-bedroom layouts and access to East Harlem.
Skip it if: You need reliable group capacity, step-free access or dependable hotel-style support.

Axel's opinion of Elegant Harlem Suites, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Expedia · Hotels.com · Trip.com · Kayak · tiket.com · cityrealty.com · Hotel website. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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Junior Suite

Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
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Standard Suite

Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
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Location

An East Harlem neighborhood base, not a walk-out Midtown sightseeing address.

The block: The address sits on East 117th Street at Lexington Avenue, in a prewar apartment building. Delis, groceries, cafes and casual restaurants occupy the surrounding avenues. The 116th Street entrance for the 6 train is one block south: that subway access, rather than proximity to Midtown attractions, defines the location.
Getting around: Use the nearby 6 train for trips down Manhattan's East Side; Midtown sightseeing calls for transit rather than treating the hotel as a walking base. A taxi is the simpler luggage-heavy option, especially given the property's lack of an elevator.
After dark: Treat this as a neighborhood return address rather than a theater-district base. For a Broadway-focused evening, we'd favor staying closer to the action instead of traveling back uptown.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 27, 2026. Sources: Expedia · Hotels.com · Trip.com · Kayak · tiket.com · cityrealty.com · Hotel website.

Best areas in New York for families

Central Park South & Columbus Circle: 7.8/10 for families. Immediate park access makes family outings straightforward, though traffic means park frontage does not guarantee silence.
Lower Manhattan: 7.7/10 for families. Waterfront walks, downtown sights and quieter evenings suit families happy taking trains to Midtown.
Midtown East & Grand Central: 7.4/10 for families. Landmark walks and useful trains make mixed family itineraries manageable without sleeping amid Times Square crowds.
Chelsea & Meatpacking District: 7.1/10 for families. The High Line and art outings provide daytime options; favor residential Chelsea over Meatpacking’s late-night blocks.
Downtown Brooklyn & DUMBO: 7.0/10 for families. Waterfront outings and family parks appeal, but distinguish convenient Downtown stations from DUMBO’s bridge-view streets.
Times Square & Theater District: 7.0/10 for families.
Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards: 6.8/10 for families.
Herald Square & Penn Station: 6.7/10 for families.
SoHo & Greenwich Village: 6.5/10 for families.
Williamsburg, Brooklyn: 6.0/10 for families.
Long Island City: 6.0/10 for families.
Lower East Side & East Village: 5.8/10 for families. Where to stay in New York for families

Alternatives for the same trip

Homewood Suites New York/Midtown Manhattan Times Square (Herald Square & Penn Station). Homewood Suites wins when: Kitchen-equipped accommodation, included hot breakfast and a Midtown base near Penn Station and Broadway. Accept the breakfast crowds and elevator waits identified in the city research. Keep Elegant Harlem Suites when: Your plans specifically center on East Harlem, and neighborhood access matters more than included breakfast or a Midtown address.
Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square (Herald Square & Penn Station). Residence Inn Times Square wins when: Kitchens and included breakfast near Bryant Park, with sightseeing closer at hand. Its elevator queues, crowded breakfasts and tired interiors remain trade-offs. Keep Elegant Harlem Suites when: You want an East Harlem apartment-style base and would otherwise spend your days traveling uptown from Midtown.

What guests say

The 2 July 2026 Expedia reviews report cramped accommodation and a canceled reservation. Its 13-review average is 6.8/10, with 7 top ratings and 5 bottom ratings.

Good to know

Check-in and checkout: Check-in is 5 p.m.–10 p.m.; checkout is 11 a.m.
Arrival access: Guests receive smart-lock details. Arrivals after 10 p.m. require advance arrangements.
Stairs: No elevator is listed; this is not a step-free accommodation choice.
Parking: No on-site parking.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Expedia · Hotels.com · Trip.com · Kayak · tiket.com · cityrealty.com · Hotel website · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

Rooms: Two-bedroom suites are advertised. Guest accounts describe cramped bedrooms, room substitutions and discrepancies in bathroom provision; advertised maximum occupancy is not a convincing comfort benchmark.
Cleanliness: Expedia's cleanliness score is 6.4/10. Positive cleanliness ratings coexist with detailed complaints about grime and maintenance; consistency is the concern.
Service: Smart-lock arrival is listed. Guest accounts range from simple check-in to unanswered messages and unresolved accommodation problems; a listing's front-desk label should not be read as dependable hands-on support.
Amenities: Kitchens and free Wi-Fi are listed. Laundry provision is inconsistent in guest accounts, and the property has no elevator. Housekeeping is available on request.
Fees and surprises: Check-in begins at 5 p.m., with smart-lock details for arrival. There is no on-site parking.

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