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Abingdon Guest House, named for the nearby park, Abingdon Square,
offers guests a warm and inviting residential ambience with all
the modern conveniences. Abingdon Guest House consists of two landmarked
1850's Federal style townhouses located in Greenwich Village, one
of Manhattan's most charming and historic neighborhoods, for decades
the center of New York's artistic and intellectual life.
Both homes are fine examples of period architecture, updated
to provide modern comforts. Each room has its own distinctive
decor. You are invited to preview the rooms
on the website to choose the one that suits you best.
Available below are several recommendations
of Abingdon Guest House from such prestigious travel publications
as Travel + Leisure, Frommer's, and The New York
Times Guide.
Reviews of Abingdon Guest House
- "High fashion shops from Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney mix with
wholesale butchers in the Meatpacking District of the West Village.
Mainstream names such as Ralph Lauren and Marc Jacobs are found
alongside boutiques such as Old Japan, which sells vintage Kimonos, all
on Bleecker Street.
Value hotels are thin on the ground, but Abingdon Guest House gets rave
reviews for its friendly atmosphere. A double room in January (2005)
starts at £81."
- The Times (London). "Where to Stay: Hotels in the Heart of Shopping Zones." December 11, 2004.
- "The Abingdon Guest House (21 Eighth Ave.;
212/243-5384; www.abingdonguesthouse.com) feels more like a
friend's place in Connecticut than a Manhattan hotel. Two landmark
West Village town houses contain nine themed rooms, such as
the Martinique, with a canopied four-poster and a skylight,
and the Ambassador Suite, with dark red walls and a faux tiger-skin
rug. Rooms in the back overlook a small garden (and neighboring
apartments-think Rear Window)."
- Travel and Leisure. "36 Great Cities
of the World. 65 Affordable Hotels." March 2003.
- "This lovely guesthouse is in a wonderful
retail-and-residential West Village neighborhood. All of the
rooms are artistically done in bold colors and outfitted with
well-chosen art and furnishings; each can be previewed on their
Web site, so choose the one that best fits your personal style
and budget. No matter which one you choose, you'll get a superior-quality
mattress and linens; cozy bathrobes; a telephone with your own
answering machine; and a private bathroom that's en suite (in
room) or just outside your room, in the hall (rooms with adjacent
hall bathrooms are cheapest). The best (and most expensive)
is the Ambassador Room, which has a witty British Raj theme
and a kitchenette with microwave, VCR, and sleeper sofa for
a third person.The neighborhood is terrific, with good restaurants
and boutiques. The Abingdon is best for mature, independent-minded
travelers, since there's no regular staff on-site. The thoughtful
style and privacy make it ideal for an affordable romantic escape,
but friends traveling together won't feel out of place (in fact,
two rooms feature two twin beds)."
- Frommer's New York City 2006
- "Two historic town homes and two professional
owners, both with creative vision and unimpeachable taste, add
up to one of New York's most charming guest houses. Located
in the brownstone-lined, boutique-dotted West Village, the Abingdon
boasts an inviting residential ambiance that combines an authentic
neighborhood vibe with all the modern comforts. Since there's
no resident innkeeper, the house is best for independent-minded
guests who prefer artistically-outfitted, one-of-a-kind accommodations
and genuine New York ambiance over a generic Midtown hotel.
Each room has a private bath, cable TV, a private phone with
answering machine and bold, beautiful decor. Walls are painted
in deep, vibrant hues and furnishings are well chosen for both
beauty and comfort."
- The New York Times Guide to New York City 2006
- "Precisely because it is one, Abingdon feels
just like a high-quality home. All nine crisply decorated, smoke-free
units are swathed with appealing vibrant palettes. They contain
good beds, (some four posters), covered with country quilts,
and are furnished in a warm, personal way with characterful
pieces."
- Avant-Guide New York City. Insiders'
Guide for Cosmopolitan Travelers. Second Edition.
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"Making guests comfortable is
the number one priority at Abingdon Guest House."
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