Close to Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Macaw Guesthouse provides amenities such as an outdoor entertainment area. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Manhattan, a neighbourhood in New York, is home to The Macaw Guesthouse. Rockefeller Center and Grand Central Terminal are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Manhattan Cruise Terminal and American Dream. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Radio City Music Hall or Yankee Stadium. Visit our New York travel guide
Close to Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Macaw Guesthouse provides amenities such as an outdoor entertainment area. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Bike hire, express check-out and express check-in
Outdoor furniture, luggage storage and a TV in reception
Tour/ticket information, barbecues and scooter hire
Room features
All guest rooms at The Macaw Guesthouse offer perks, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Scooter/moped rentals
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room microwave
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
No lift
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Communal living room
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort mattress
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Blender
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Freezer
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Spices
Toaster
Waffle maker
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in fee: USD 25.00 for check-in between 5:00 PM and 9:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you, lockbox
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Important information
Optional extras
Late check-in fee: USD 25.00 for check-in between 5:00 PM and 9:30 PM
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Frequently asked questions
Is The Macaw Guesthouse pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Macaw Guesthouse?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Macaw Guesthouse on 17 Mar 2026 start from HK$884, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Macaw Guesthouse?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The Macaw Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 5:00 PM to
9:30 PM for a fee of USD 25.00.
What time is check-out at The Macaw Guesthouse?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Macaw Guesthouse located?
Located in Manhattan, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Mount Sinai Hospital and Central Park. Columbia University and Metropolitan Museum of Art are also within 2 miles (3 km). 103 St. Station (Lexington Av.) is only a 3-minute walk and 96 St. Station (Lexington Av.) is 6 minutes.
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Reviews
The Macaw Guesthouse Reviews
6.2
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I stayed at the McGaw guesthouse with my husband and seven month old baby. The goats were super accommodating, friendly, and really made our stay comfortable. I am looking forward to returning.
Bessie
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sheldon
22 Oct 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Very attentive staff who we're always ready accomidate any needs ot answer questions. Room as advertised and very clean.
The location was outstanding for our needs near Central Park, and near the subway to get to our Broadway show. The service was very friendly and responsive to our needs. Our room, however, was better suited for a single traveler, and the biggest issue was a very soft mattress that neither one of us slept well on.
I read the mixed reviews and chose Macaw Guesthouse anyway - I am glad that I did. It was a reasonable option in expensive New York City and it was as described. Charming hosts who went out of their way to welcome me and ensure that I was comfortable. Short walk to transportation options and dining options nearby. Highly recommend and would stay again.
Not the Waldorf Astoria and a bit pricey but NY city is expensive. The room was adequate for me and it was just a couple of blocks from the presentation I was attending...so it was convenient. The staff was nice and the house and kitchen accessible to the guests. The bed was very comfortable. Building dates back to the 1930s according to the family who owns the guesthouse so it is an older building which does show. Bring your toiletries but they do provide towels. You need to share an outside bathroom. Also it can be a bit noisy outside your window since a city train is close to the building and also they are doing construction on the block. Still I was satisfied with the convenience of staying at the guesthouse.
They went above and beyond for us.
1) They came out and helped us find parking and gave us a tour of the facility.
2) THEY SHIPPED MY LOST WALLET TO WHERE I WAS STAYING!
They have gone above and beyond. Very clean and very kind highly recommend!
My husband chose this because it said “boutique guest house.” It is the most minimal of hostels. It is for traveling students. It is not for anyone looking for any semblance of comfort. It is ugly, uncomfortable, loud, creepy, and inhospitable.
Avoid at all costs. I left because the behaviour of the proprietor made me feel unsafe. I endured one hour of her screaming at staff and guests, threatening to kick another guest out. Expedia needs to remove this property asap
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Cecilia
5 Aug 2025
Disliked: Room comfort
Not for a typical tourist
It was a different place and not at all what I expected.
The owners were very friendly and the place was clean.
Rooms were small and the A/C did not work so the room was hot and uncomfortable.
This place was an experience for sure.
This was a terrible experience. The room and bathroom lack hygiene and really dirty. There was something off with the woman that received us…
Very uncomfortable…once we looked at everything we left right away! Still working on the refund…
DO NOT STAY HERE! From the moment I got off the train and walked to this property, I felt extremely unsafe. Upon arrival, I noticed the front window was cracked as if someone had attempted to break in and the front of the property was defaced.
I am a well seasoned traveler who thought she had seen it all, but I have never stepped foot inside such a suspicious and disorganized Bed and Breakfast.
There was junk, tools, and chemicals strewn through out the hallway and the door on my room didn’t have a proper lock.
Quite frankly, I was genuinely afraid to sleep there and immediately checked out and booked a different stay in a better part of town and I am so glad I did.
DO NOT STAY HERE! From the moment I got off the train and walked to this property, I felt extremely unsafe. Upon arrival, I noticed the front window was cracked as if someone had attempted to break in and the front of the property was defaced.
I am a well seasoned traveler who thought she had seen it all, but I have never stepped foot inside such a suspicious and disorganized Bed and Breakfast.
There was junk, tools, and chemicals strewn through out the hallway and the door on my room didn’t have a proper lock.
Quite frankly, I was genuinely afraid to sleep there and immediately checked out and booked a different stay in a better part of town and I am so glad I did.
I need my $182 refund. No front desk. The lady told me that her son took away all her room keys so she can’t open our room. gave us a small temp room which was filled with urine smell. PLEASE GIVE ME MY REFUND
We knew this was a hostel-like situation, so we were not expecting a lot. However on the day of our arrival we received a message that their “ normal checking times are between 3 and 5 PM” but that we could “choose to check in after that for a small fee of $25.” They also offered to give us the WiFi password but they would not tell it to us and wanted to personally enter it on our phones. Even after doing that, the WiFi passwords were not correct and they refused to tell us what it was. That interaction was bizarre. There was a small ac unit which worked, but it was on the floor, and was rather loud and took up space. The bathroom was dirty: the toilet needed cleaning, there were dark colored stains on the walls near the toilet, the tiles needed scrubbing, and the toilet paper dispenser was held on the wall with some goo and that was falling off. The bathroom was the worst part of it all. If you’re comfortable with low cleanliness, this is fine. It was safe and the people were nice (WiFi debacle excluded). Overall 3/10
This was the worse experience I have ever had using Expedia or any other private hosting service. NYPD had to be called to rescue us from our room after a fight between the owner and her son broke out in the living room. The police supervisor advised us that this location is a know narcotic drug spot and advised against any future stay. We left immediately and were fortunate to find other last minute accommodations.
Never received received a key lock code and no one returned my phone calls or text… we had no where to stay and all our plans were ruined… worst service and experience ever and we have travelled abroad…. Thank goodness I took the travel protection and expect a full refund… so disappointing!!!
Stayed here for 4 nights. The first 3 were ok. The 4th night was the night from hell. The host and at least one other person (partner?) were having screaming arguments - we were woken up at least 3 times during the night. We were hoping to make an early breakfast (7:00 a.m. ish) on the morning of our departure, but the screaming arguments continued so we left as quickly as possible. It's a shame because otherwise this place would be adequate, but if you can't get a decent night's sleep it's not worth it.
Hola, paso por aquí a recomendar, me he alojado por 4 días aquí y para ser un hostal la atención ha sido excelente, me colocaron cerca de un baño , me sentí muy cómoda y tranquila a un precio asequible! La ubicación estaba bien,hasta he podido dejar mi maleta después del check out por un par de horas! Lo recomiendo es excelente el lugar.