Recommended Hotel: Opera House Hotel
Why: Best Rates, Large Rooms, Free Parking, Free Breakfast
There are two good hotels in the Bronx, Mott Haven area, just 25 minutes from Times Square on the Subway. We recommend the Opera House Hotel, which is a better value at $132/night on weekdays and $142/night on weekends. The Umbrella Hotel costs $30-40 more per night and offers fewer amenities. The Opera House Hotel has a small, but useful gym. Guests enjoyed the spacious, clean rooms. On the downside, the free parking is limited. Both hotels have wireless internet in all rooms, but you’ll pay $7.99 for it at the Opera House while wireless is free at Umbrella. Both hotels have free parking and a free breakfast buffet of cold items. Try the Opera House Hotel if you’re looking for a large, comfortable room near Manhattan.
About Bronx, Mott Haven
Who is Best for this Location?
Mott Haven is great for people who like to explore up and coming neighborhoods and/or who wish to visit Manhattan without paying Manhattan prices for lodging.
Neighborhood Vibe: Mott Haven is just one Subway stop from Manhattan in an up and coming area of the South Bronx. Young professionals are moving in because rents are cheaper. Because of this vibrant, young crowd there’s a lot of new development going on in this neighborhood. Trendy shops and restaurants line Bruckner Boulevard.
Getting Around: From Mott Haven, it’s easy to take the Red or Green line from the 3rd Ave. – 149 St. Subway station into Manhattan. You can be in Times Square in just 25 minutes.
What to Eat: Picanteria El Botecito Corporation serves delicious Ecuadorian food and excellent ceviche on Bruckner Boulevard. Nearby, La Morada Restaurant serves Mexican food authentic to the Oaxaca region. Ceetay is an Asian fusion restaurant known for sushi and unique items like tuna bruschetta. For a sweet treat, stop in at Capri Cakes for Puerto Rican goodies like guava and cheese pastries.
Things to Do: The famous Bronx Zoo is in Mott Haven. Yankees fans like that Mott Haven is close to Yankee Stadium, simply take the green line one stop from Grand Concourse – 149th or get a taxi.
Book #1 Bronx, Mott Haven Hotel – Opera House Hotel
| Weekday Avg. Rate $132 |
| Weekend Avg. Rate $143 |
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 | Transit System | NYC Subway |
 | Closest Station | 3rdAve - 149th |
 | Blocks to Station | 1 |
 | Manhattan Destination | Times Sq - 42 St |
 | Commute Time | 25 mins |
 | Parking | Free parking (first come, first serve) |
 | Wifi | $8.00 Per Day |
 | Breakfast | Free buffet cold items |
 | Airport Shuttle | No shuttle |
 | Area Shuttle | No shuttle |
 | Restaurant | No restaurant |
 | Gym | Cardio machines and free weights |
 | Pool | No Pool |
 | Smoking Rooms | Non-smoking property wide. |
 | Room Type | Standard only, 1 king, or 2 queens |
 | Pets | No Pets Allowed |
Book – Umbrella Hotel
| Weekday Avg. Rate $171 |
| Weekend Avg. Rate $179 |
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| Transit System | NYC Subway |
| Closest Station | 3rdAve - 149th |
| Blocks to Station | 3 |
| Manhattan Destination | Times Sq - 42 St |
| Commute Time | 25 mins |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Wifi | Free Wifi |
| Breakfast | Free buffet cold items |
| Airport Shuttle | No shuttle |
| Area Shuttle | No shuttle |
| Restaurant | No restaurant |
| Gym | No gym |
| Pool | No Pool |
| Smoking Rooms | Non-smoking property wide. |
| Room Type | Standard only, 1 king, or 2 doubles |
| Pets | No Pets Allowed |
