Bed and Breakfast on the Park

We stayed here while visiting relatives who live a few blocks away. This is a charming brownstone right on the edge of the park, which has been lovingly decorated in the European style. Antiques and original oil paintings and lush fabrics are everywhere. But the reception is warm and hospitable. Breakfast is a sit down gourmet affair, hosted by the charming and convivial Linda, who has educated herself remarkably on the neighborhood and the history of Park Slope in general. She will entertain her guests with interesting stories about the house and its various owners since the turn of the century if asked. Super comfortable beds, gorgeous sitting areas, kitchen downstairs with yogurts and healthful treats available anytime. Well worth the price, which is reasonable by New York standards, especially since many "B&Bs" do not include breakfast at all. We thoroughly enjoyed our three nights there. Highly recommended. more

I live a few blocks from this B&B, which is a large, beautifully restored brownstone facing Prospect Park. I've had friends stay here twice and have seen 3 or 4 of the rooms. The rooms are opulent, furnished in heavy, Victorian furnishings and 19th-century paintings and decoration. Some of the rooms are small, others larger, since they have kept the original architecture of the building. There are a couple of large parlors on the ground floor, and a breakfast area and kitchen in the basement level. Brooklyn has few places to stay and this is certainly one of the best, unless you need all the traditional hotel services. I think a lot of their clientele are people visiting relatives or friends in the area who don't have space in their own apts. The rates aren't cheap but fair - around $150/night, but rates vary depending on your room. My friend had one room with a huge deck overlooking Brooklyn, and that room was definitely worth the money. One word of caution: the subway is a bit of a schlep from here, so if you will be traveling a lot by public transportation, this may not be the most convenient place to stay. more