Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel, New York CityRenaissance New York Harlem Hotel in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 2.5 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 431 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 1.3, Google 2.5, Agoda 2.1. Rooms from about $384 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located at 233 West 125th Street, this hotel occupies the tallest building north of Central Park in Harlem. Built in 1917 above the historic Victoria Theater, the property retains its original marquee and façade. It contains 211 rooms and suites, many of which offer views of the city skyline. Guests can use the on-site restaurant and rooftop bar, which serves soul-fusion food, or access the gym and spa. The hotel is a short walk from the Apollo Theater and provides meeting spaces for business travellers. While the building is historic, it underwent a renovation in 2023. Some guest rooms are noted to be small in size.What stands out

Rooftop bar with soul-fusion cuisine

Close to the Apollo Theater

On-site gym and spa facilities

Historic architecture with modern interiors

Watch out for

Some rooms are small

No swimming pool

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