Umbrella Hotel

Hotels
Independent
6.6 (181 reviews)
681 Elton Ave, Bronx, New York, 10455 , Bronx , US

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
ATM/banking
Television in common areas
Visual alarms in hallways
Change of towels (on request)
Change of bed sheets (on request)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cheap rates
Community oriented neighborhood
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Poor service
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
4.56
Multiple complaints about dirty sheets, smell, and overall poor condition of the hotel.
Service
8.03
Some staff are friendly, but negative experiences reported with unresponsive staff.
Location
7.07
Location noted to be community oriented, but concerns about safety and neighborhood quality.
Room Quality
5.52
Rooms reported to be noisy, with issues such as cigarette odors and broken items.
Amenities
7.55
Basic amenities available, but some aspects like cleanliness affected overall experience.
Value for Money
7.01
Cheap option but complaints about hidden costs and overall negative experience.
Food and Beverage
6.56
Little information provided about food services.
Overall Experience
6.53
Overall sentiment reflects a lack of satisfaction and numerous complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 13:57

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Umbrella Hotel, your ideal retreat in the Bronx, just minutes from Yankee Stadium and Central Park.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of our 32 air-conditioned guest rooms, featuring complimentary wireless internet access and cable programming for your entertainment. Every detail is designed for your comfort, including desks and phones with free local calls.

Exceptional Amenities
Take full advantage of our convenient amenities including a 24-hour front desk, cash machine services, and a vending machine to satisfy your cravings at any hour. Enjoy a common area equipped with a television, perfect for unwinding after a busy day.

Prime Location
Our hotel is ideally situated near top attractions such as the Bronx Zoo, Columbia University, and the iconic Apollo Theater, making it an excellent base for exploring the vibrant culture and energy of New York City.

Book your stay at Umbrella Hotel today for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

6.6
Based on 181 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.56
Service: 8.03
Location: 7.07
Room Quality: 5.52
Amenities: 7.55
Value for Money: 7.01
Food and Beverage: 6.56
Overall Experience: 6.53
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ALPHA
6
Pros:

The reception was good.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
S
Stuart
2
Pros:

It was not nice at all

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
C
CHRISTINE
10
Pros:

Amazing clean room and smelled good

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
A
Alba
6
The Urban Experience
Pros:

The customer service was great. They even let us check in a a half hour early however. The location while it was close to the trains it was in a bad area. The first day we stayed in the room there were homeless people and crack heads everywhere lurking by the entrance and surrounding areas. We took Ubers to and from the train station. It didn’t bother me too much but it was scary and uncomfortable for my 16 year old daughter. The street noise and police sirens keep you up and the wells are paper thin so you can hear everyone’s rooms…. Also there is remodeling going on in the building so don’t expect to sleep in because you will wake up to the sounds of drilling and loud bangs. Doors. Slamming. We ordered uber eats the first day and then spent the second day in Manhattan. It’s about 48 minutes on train and the Ubers to and from the city were about 50-80 bucks. The king bed was comfortable and the room was clean. The shower had good hot water and came with some toiletries. Oh and there is only one elevator for the entire hotel. Downstairs has vending machines and while there are corner stores nearby I consider myself pretty “urban” but the area was a little too much even for me. Better to fly in from LGA because JKF uber is 100 bucks and train was and hour and 20 minutes. Brooklyn and Queens area and of course manhattan looked safer. Lots of uber food choices nearby.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
L
Lian partner
10
Pros:

Barely parking spot around the area

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
L
Lucy
2
Pros:

Smells like cigarettes and weed. Place needs alot of TLC. I do NOT recommend coming with small children.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
K
Kendelyn
2
Pros:

THEY DIDNT HAVE A DOUBLE BED SO THEY CANCELED MY RESERVATIONS ASSURING MY REFUND AND LIED EXPEDIA NEVER GOT A MESSAGE FROM THE HOTEL AND THEY KEPT MY MONEY .. PAY CASH OR RISK GETTING GOT ..

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
A
Andrew friends
10
Pros:

Scary

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
G
Gerard A Collins
10
Pros:

Very nice community oriented neighborhood. Clean and easy commutes to navigate surrounding areas and a friendly staff .

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
V
Vanessa partner
4
Pros:

No air conditioner , was the wires night ever

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
A
ALPHA
4
Pros:

The hotel is very noisy until very late night and all day.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
R
Rupesh
6
Pros:

If you like the smell of smoke, then this is ideal for you, for me however, the smell of cigars and weed is not it! The facilities were however clean and okay, a good hotel if you are one a budget, but again, for me the smoke smell and atmosphere was not it.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
Y
Yvette
2
Pros:

I didn’t like nothing it was bad service

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
4
Medicore hotel
Pros:

Sheets were dirty with stained blood and they still decided it was a good odea to put it back on the bed. A lot of stuff in the room is missing or broken. Its cheap online. Pay at the front desk in cash and its going to cost you $200!!! Staff is not that friendly. They dont careabout you or your stay. When the owner is their everything is good. He's very professional and kind. Housekeeping care even less.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
Y
Yolanda
8
Pros:

It’s ok great location

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
J
Jose
6
Pros:

Room smells like cigarettes 🚬 when I come in

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
E
Elmer
10
Pros:

Is ok

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
B
bryan partner
2
Pros:

Room walls dirty staff not attentive during the night people fighting outside their rooms on the sixth floor from 1am to 4am staff didn’t answer phone construction on property from 5am on a Saturday morning adjacent areas really dirty in poor condition bad neighborhood said 3 minutes walk to train more like 10

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
J
Janay
2
Pros:

Ceiling in the bathroom was coming down crap on the walls

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
T
Tashea
10
Pros:

I always have a great stay

2025-08-29 via Nuitee