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The Abingdon Guest House

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<p>Intimate, elegant, and authentically Villagey, the Abingdon occupies two adjacent, refurbished 18th-century Federal town houses in the heart of the West Village. The nine themed guest rooms are sophisticated but still bohemian; several have exposed brick walls, decorative tin ceilings, and ornamental fireplaces; all are decorated with an eclectic mix of antique repros (four-poster beds, armoires, writing desks), Oriental rugs and textiles, and modern fixtures (track lighting, glass shower stalls).</p> <p><strong>Tip:</strong> Bring a bathrobe. Although all rooms have private bathrooms, some aren't en suite—you'll need to enter yours from the hall.</p> <p><strong>Room to Book:</strong> The Martinique and Essex rooms are the quietest, with windows overlooking a small garden. For charm, though, go for the Windsor Room, with its wingback chairs, parquet floors, and (nonworking but still romantic-looking) brick fireplace.</p>

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From Travel + Leisure , APR 2005

The Abingdon Guest House, in Greenwich Village, comprises two restored 1850's Federal town houses. Many of the nine rooms have canopied four-poster beds and exposed brick walls....MORE>>

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From Travel + Leisure , MAR 2003

Two landmark West Village town houses contain nine themed rooms, such as the Martinique, with a canopied four-poster and a skylight, and the Ambassador Suite, with dark red walls and a faux tiger-skin rug....MORE>>

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Last updated April 2005