Housing

When thinking about housing options in New York City during your stay this summer, please note that hotels fill quickly for the summer months. In an effort to assist you with your search for accommodations, we have listed several hotels that you might consider on the Upper West Side. Attractions in close proximity to Upper West Side accomodations include the Planetarium, Lincoln Center, The Museum of Natural History, Central Park - and of course, Columbia University.

Please note that we can not guarantee rates, accommodations or the conditions listed below.

On or Near Campus

Teachers College Residence Halls
517 West 121 Street
New York, NY 10027
212-678-3235 or e-mail
housing@tc.edu

Cost per night: Approximately $80-$145 depending on the length of stay.
Includes: color cable TV, microwave, refrigerator, central heat and a/c, and one double bed.

Union Theological Seminary
3041 Broadway at 121 Street
New York, NY 10027
212-280-1313 or email
landmark@uts.columbia.edu

Cost per night: Single - $135; double/twin - $165
Includes: cable, free local calls, small refrigerator, daily room cleaning, and air-conditioning

Contact: Steve Bie or Damione Harrington

Please Note: Union Theological Seminary will not accept reservations unless you have received an acceptance letter into one of the institutes.

Other Nearby Options

(Requires a subway or cab ride to the College)

Excelsior Hotel
**45 West 81 Street
New York, NY 10024
212-362-9200 or
1-800-368-4575 ** Stats: Entertainment room, health club, wi-fi internet, concierge
Subway: C
Rate: $209 - $269/ night

Beacon Hotel
2130 Broadway (at 75th Street)
New York, NY 10024
212-787-1100
Stats: Internet in all rooms, in-room safe, cable TV, in-room movies, same-day dry cleaning.
Subway: C
Rate: $139 - $399/ night (may fluctuate nightly)

Comfort Inn
31 West 71st Street
New York, NY
1-800-555-7555
Stats: Tourist Class, 96 Rooms, slight current reconstruction, lock boxes, internet, free weekday newspaper, fitness facility, free deluxe continental breakfast, coffee maker in each room.
Subway: C
Rate: $139 - $399/ night (may fluctuate nightly)

BelleClaire Hotel
**250 West 77th St.
New York, NY 10024
1-877-HOTELBC ** Stats: Tourist class, colorful, laundry, valet parking, wi-fi internet access, babysitting service.
Subway: 1
Rate: $169 - $399/night

The Lucerne
201 West 79th St.
New York, NY 10024
1-800-492-8122
Stats: Recently upgraded, flat screen TV, 20% off breakfast at Nice Matin, babysitting service, laundry, valet parking, beauty salon, nightclub.
Subway: 1
Rate: $179 - $479/night

Park 79
**201 West 79th St.
New York, NY 10024
1-866-3-PARK79 ** Stats: Significant upgrades, satellite cable TV, internet, in room laptop safes, down comforters.
Subway: C
Rate: $139 - $329/night

Belnord Hotel
**207 West 87th St.
New York, NY 10024
1-800-671-9207 ** Stats: Less expensive option - No elevators, some rooms have shared baths.
Subway: 1, cross-town bus
Rate: $79 - $149/night

Days Inn
215 West 94th St.
New York, NY 10025
1-212-866-6400
Stats: Some current renovations, ironing board, hair dryer, gift shop, restaurant, lounge, safety boxes, data ports, laundry service
Subway: 1,2
Rate: $79 - $249/night (room rates fluctuate, ask for the price each night)

The Newton Hotel
**2528 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
1-800-643-5553 ** Stats: Safety Boxes, ATM, reataurant and bar
Subway: 1,2
Rate: $89 - $239/night