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Axel's take: 6.6/10

Useful for a short Bronx stay, but consistency is the compromise. a no-frills 2-star hotel in the South Bronx, scored for what it is.

Umbrella is a no-frills 2-star in the South Bronx, best considered for a short, budget-minded stay rather than a Manhattan sightseeing base. The subway and inexpensive food are nearby. Recent Expedia guests often praise clean rooms and helpful staff, and a 2025 Tripadvisor guest reports the same. But overall ratings on Booking.com and Expedia remain below seven: this is a workable option, not a dependable standout.

The trade-offs are uneven housekeeping and maintenance, recurring smoke smells, and noise from neighboring rooms or the street. Staff receive both warm praise and complaints about dismissive handling. Some guests also feel uncomfortable in the surrounding streets at night. We'd skip it for light sleepers or anyone wanting polished service. Don't assume parking is free or pets are welcome; current listings contradict the older amenity claims.

  • Best for: budget-minded short stays; travelers visiting the Bronx

  • Watch out for: smoke smells and variable noise; uneven housekeeping and maintenance; conflicting parking information

  • Location: Near Third Avenue–149th Street subway; guests differ on comfort with the surrounding streets.

  • Rooms: Basic accommodation with recurring reports of thin walls and bathroom maintenance issues.

  • Cleanliness: Many recent guests praise clean rooms, but dirty floors and bedding also recur.

  • Service: Helpful staff feature in positive reviews; check-in and problem handling are inconsistent.

  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, an elevator and a 24-hour desk; few extras.

  • Fees and surprises: Confirm parking availability and charges directly; current listings say pets are not allowed.

Axel's opinion of Umbrella Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · wanderlog.com · umbrellahotelbronx.com. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.

About Umbrella Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 2-star hotel
  • Ascend Hotel Collection
  • 681 Elton Avenue, New York
  • Amenities: Smoke-free property, Non-smoking rooms, Shower/Bathtub, Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking on Premises, Pets allowed
  • Check-in from: 15:00:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00:00
  • City page: Hotels in New York

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Umbrella Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

2-star hotel · Ascend Hotel Collection · 681 Elton Avenue, New York

Check-in from 15:00:00 · Check-out by 12:00:00

Smoke-free property · Non-smoking rooms · Shower/Bathtub · Free Wi-Fi · Free Parking on Premises · Pets allowed

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Axel's take

a no-frills 2-star hotel in the South Bronx

6.6/10

Useful for a short Bronx stay, but consistency is the compromise.

Umbrella is a no-frills 2-star in the South Bronx, best considered for a short, budget-minded stay rather than a Manhattan sightseeing base. The subway and inexpensive food are nearby. Recent Expedia guests often praise clean rooms and helpful staff, and a 2025 Tripadvisor guest reports the same. But overall ratings on Booking.com and Expedia remain below seven: this is a workable option, not a dependable standout.

The trade-offs are uneven housekeeping and maintenance, recurring smoke smells, and noise from neighboring rooms or the street. Staff receive both warm praise and complaints about dismissive handling. Some guests also feel uncomfortable in the surrounding streets at night. We'd skip it for light sleepers or anyone wanting polished service. Don't assume parking is free or pets are welcome; current listings contradict the older amenity claims.

Best for

  • budget-minded short stays
  • travelers visiting the Bronx

Watch out for

  • smoke smells and variable noise
  • uneven housekeeping and maintenance
  • conflicting parking information
Location
Near Third Avenue–149th Street subway; guests differ on comfort with the surrounding streets.
Rooms
Basic accommodation with recurring reports of thin walls and bathroom maintenance issues.
Cleanliness
Many recent guests praise clean rooms, but dirty floors and bedding also recur.
Service
Helpful staff feature in positive reviews; check-in and problem handling are inconsistent.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, an elevator and a 24-hour desk; few extras.
Fees and surprises
Confirm parking availability and charges directly; current listings say pets are not allowed.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · wanderlog.com · umbrellahotelbronx.com. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.

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