Aloft by Marriott Harlem
2296 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10027, New York, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Aloft by Marriott Harlem is a contemporary 4-star hotel in Harlem at 2296 Frederick Douglass Blvd, positioned down the street from the 125th Street subway station. It’s a 3-minute walk to the Apollo Theater and about a 13-minute walk to Columbia University, making it a practical base for uptown sightseeing and campus visits. Rooms have a modern, “hip” feel and include free Wi‑Fi, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, minifridges, and bathrooms with walk-in showers. On-site amenities include a trendy 24-hour self-serve cafe and bar serving Cajun fare, plus a 24/7 fitness room. A courtyard with seating adds an outdoor option for breaks between city outings. From this uptown location, major Manhattan attractions such as Central Park and Museum Mile (including the Guggenheim and The Met) are reachable in a few kilometers.
Best for
This hotel is best for travelers who want Harlem access with quick subway connectivity, especially those visiting the Apollo Theater or Columbia University. It also suits guests who value around-the-clock convenience, with a 24-hour cafe/bar and a 24/7 fitness room, plus in-room essentials like Wi‑Fi and mini-fridges.
Travel tips
For getting around Manhattan, plan on using the nearby 125th Street subway station, located down the street, to connect to Midtown destinations such as Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and Grand Central Terminal. If you’re visiting the Apollo Theater, it’s close enough to walk in just a few minutes. Museum-focused itineraries can be planned around Central Park and the nearby cluster of institutions to the south (Guggenheim, The Met, and the Frick Collection).
What guests say
Guests frequently highlight friendly, helpful staff—especially at the front desk—and generally positive service experiences. Cleanliness is a recurring positive theme, with mentions of well-kept rooms and thoughtful stocking (such as water and plenty of towels). Convenience of the location is also commonly noted, particularly for visitors who need to be near a specific Harlem destination. The most consistent drawback mentioned is room size and storage/layout limitations (limited seating, drawers, and outlets). Food and beverage comments point to simple, quick options plus lobby coffee and snacks.
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