Macon Manor Inn Bedford-Stuyvesant Brooklyn

When you're looking for somewhere to stay in the big city, your options are varied and wide. Considering the vast number of properties in the five boroughs of New York City, it's a surprise there aren't more like my next destination. Our next stop found us in the historic Stuyvesant Heights section of the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn at Macon Manor.


This 104 year old owner occupied brownstone is centrally located, very nearby several train lines, while still being tucked away from the raucous many would expect in an urban neighborhood. The three guest-floors in Macon Manor each offer a little something different and all promise privacy and comfort. Having your own space when you're on the road is nice and being close to the train is fine, but what about the beds? What can a night or longer spent in this Brooklyn brownstone get you that big-box hotels just miss? Let's head inside Macon Manor and see if this is somewhere that you should Sleep Here Now.

The room we stayed in on the first floor of Macon Manor was spacious and flowing. The two queen sized beds left room for plenty of guests; the pullout couch/sofa adds even more room in a pinch. All the three rooms at Macon Manor have private baths, dining area, TV/DVD's, internet access, board games, and full kitchens stocked with all the tools one would need. Macon Manor is a great place for someone staying in the area for an extended stay, big groups where you can save a lot of money by cooking in, and people who just like that extra level of home on the road.

One thing that any traveler can appreciate about Macon Manor is that it is clean. Every last detail was scrubbed and even the lingering projects like innkeeper True's ongoing renovations in the front and back yards didn't make their way into our guest room. The cleanliness was in all the spots we saw in the room and was very well appreciated by my asthmatic and highly sensitive wife.

During the renovation of the Brownstone, the spaces at Macon Manor each needed to be dealt with individually. One thing that True told us about the room we were in was that they had to turn a crevice into a bathroom. The restroom quarters are tight but manageable. The standup shower puts out a hot and steady stream and the large mirror makes the bathroom seem much grander than the small space it's in.

After a restful night's sleep in the main level of Macon Manor, it's time to hit the road. Macon Manor is a great place for guests who need that little something extra. Hotels will up charge to no end for extra bodies and in most big-box hotels, there's never room anyway. The full floor, front-to-back design of Macon Manor means there is room for many people to do a variety of things without disturbing the others in your party. The big ceilings, ornate detail, vibrant colors, and innkeeper True's connection to the neighborhood make Macon Manor a great jumping off point for people to learn and explore.


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