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THE BROADWAY INN IS THE ONLY EUROPEAN
COUNTRY-STYLE
INN IN NEW YORK CITY. THE 41 ROOMS
ARE IMMACULATE, THE
ATMOSPHERE IS HOMEY, THE
LOCATION IS SAFE, AND THE OPERATION
IS
FAMILY-OWNED. BEST OF ALL, THE PRICE IS RIGHT.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES INCLUDE A CONTINENTAL
BREAKFAST AND
A LIBRARY STOCKED WITH BOOKS AND
NEWSPAPERS. THE FACILITY,
BUILT AS A HOTEL IN
1907, HAS BEEN FULLY RESTORED. THE
ORIGINAL
MAHAGONY STAIRCASES LEND A COUNTRY CHARM TO THE
INN, AS THERE IS NO ELEVATOR. The second-floor lobby sets
the homey, easygoing tone with stocked bookcases, cushy seating, and
cafe tables where breakfast is served. The rooms are basic but comfy,
outfitted in an appealing neo-deco style with firm beds, good-quality
linens and textiles, and nice bathrooms (about half have showers only).
The whole place is impeccably kept. Two rooms have king beds and whirlpool
tubs, but the standard doubles are just fine for two if you're looking
to save some dough. If there are more than two of you, or you're staying
a while, the suites -- with pullout sofa, microwave, minifridge, and
lots of closet space -- are a great deal. The location can be noisy,
but double-paned windows keep the rooms surprisingly peaceful; still,
ask for a back-facing one if you're extra sensitive
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