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The Serene

Property class: 2

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small round table, and a painting on the wall.
A compact kitchen with a sink, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a chair.
A modern interior with a grey sofa, a small table, and a painting on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a glass coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a TV, a painting, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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231 W 131st St, New York, NY, 10027
  • Place, Apollo Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Columbia University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio

A modern bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Studio

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

A modern bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted TV, and a red ceiling light fixture.

Standard Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Room

A narrow hallway with a bed, a door, and a small kitchenette.

Economy Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a grey sofa, and a small table.

Deluxe Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small round table, and a painting on the wall.

Family Room

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room

A modern bedroom with a bed, a glass side table, a cityscape painting, an air conditioning unit, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Luxury Room

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Triple Room

A modern bedroom with a bed, a grey sofa, a mirror, and a brick wall.

Triple Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Single Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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About the area

New York

At The Serene you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Columbia University and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Central Park. Highlights at this aparthotel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This smoke-free aparthotel offers free WiFi in public areas. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Manhattan aparthotel include Yankee Stadium and Manhattan Cruise Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Harlem YMCA - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Apollo Theater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Columbia University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Central Park - 10 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • 135 St. Station (St. Nicholas Av.) - 7 min walk
  • New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 18 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maison Harlem - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Harlem Breakfast Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tex's Chicken & Burgers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Harlem Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪4 West Lounge - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Serene

Public spaces have free WiFi.

This New York aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
The Serene offers 8 accommodations. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 8 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay, (varies per unit)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property only accepts cash.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Serene?

No, The Serene does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Serene?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Serene?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Serene Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Loved everything about my stay. I love NYC and wanted to travel for my bday + love as a local. Booking this location was perfect for me. Such a smooth process and it looks just like pictures. Very clean, comfy bed, no noise. Simply peaceful. I’ll definitely be booking again! Perfect host! Perfect stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The space was spectacular with 3 bedrooms and a wonderful outdoor space in the backyard. No problems, and the host was very accommodating. Our family thoroughly enjoyed their stay there and the memories they made. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026