Location & Getting Here

The Opera House Hotel is located at 436 East 149th Street in the Bronx, in the historic Melrose neighborhood.

The hotel is in the Bronx's Melrose neighborhood, part of the historic “Hub” district, close to Yankee Stadium and the Bronx's Little Italy.

The nearest subway is two blocks away, at 149th Street/3rd Avenue (2, 5 trains).

Estimated fares and drive times from the major airports are as follows:

  • LaGuardia: approximately $75-$100 (about a 30-minute drive).

  • JFK: approximately $100-$120 (about a 1-hour drive).

  • Newark: approximately $120-$140 (about a 1-hour drive).

Rooms & Rates

The Opera House Hotel offers six room types: Superior King, Superior Queen, Deluxe Queen, and a Studio Suite (with two queen beds, a wet bar, and a sofabed seating area), plus two accessible options (the Accessible Deluxe Queen and the Accessible Superior Queen/Queen).

Yes, free of charge.

Our Deluxe Queen, Accessible Deluxe Queen, and Studio Suite rooms all come with a sofabed, offering extra flexibility for families or small groups (up to five people).

Yes, ADA rooms are available, subject to availability.

Current rates and promotions are available on our Offers page, and Opera House Insider members receive up to 15% off, no resort fee, priority early check-in based on availability, and complimentary breakfast.

Reservations & Policies

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 noon.

Late check-out is based on availability. Contact our Front Desk on your departure day to check availability; additional charges may apply.

Early check-in is based on availability and can't be guaranteed unless booked the night before. Because guest departures vary daily, we can offer early check-in once your room type is ready and fully serviced by housekeeping; additional charges may apply.

Prepaid, non-refundable bookings are charged in full regardless of an early departure. All other reservations are subject to an early departure fee.

Pets are not allowed, with the exception of service animals.

Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in, with a valid government-issued photo ID and credit card.

Reservations can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before your scheduled arrival, by 4:00 PM EST. Non-refundable and certain other bookings may carry different terms; please check your confirmation.

The Opera House Hotel is a smoke-free property, with a designated smoking area for guests in the garage area of the building. Smoking in a guest room incurs a $200 fee. Noise and smoke complaints are taken seriously and addressed by Management. Dial 0 for immediate assistance.

Amenities

Yes, Wi-Fi is included in the daily facility fee.

Yes, a complimentary continental breakfast is served daily on the mezzanine level from 7:00 to 10:00 AM, with coffee and tea available 24 hours a day and a daily afternoon snack from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Please note that the breakfast is included under the facilities fee paid upon arrival to the hotel.

Unfortunately, room service isn't available.

Yes, included in the facility fee. Packages should arrive no more than 3 days before arrival, addressed to the guest's name and the hotel's full address, and must match a name on the reservation or they'll be held for 7 days before being returned to sender.

The hotel has five complimentary, first-come-first-served parking spots on-site. If none are available, we'll direct you to a nearby garage ($15–$20 per day, no in/out privileges).

Yes. Luggage can be stored during the dates of your stay, but not before arrival day or after 10:00 PM on your departure day; overnight storage isn't offered. Groups of 10 or more may incur porterage fees; individual check-ins are free.

Yes. Visit our Meetings & Events page, or submit a Request for Proposal to start planning.

Yes, please check with our Front Desk for details.

Neighborhood & Things To Do

The hotel puts guests close to Yankee Stadium, the Bronx's Little Italy on Arthur Avenue, and the New York Botanical Garden, with easy access to Manhattan just a short train ride away. For more nearby landmarks, visit our Attractions page.

Yankee Stadium is just over a mile away, roughly a 15-minute drive, or a short subway ride on the 2 or 5 train. If you're attending a game or simply visiting the venue, see our tips on planning a Yankee Stadium day.

The Opera House Hotel puts guests in the heart of the Bronx, close to some of the borough's best-known attractions, such as Yankee Stadium, the New York Botanical Garden, the Bronx Zoo, the Bronx Museum, and Arthur Avenue, the Bronx's "real" Little Italy.

For ideas on planning your visit, see our local's guide to the top things to do in the Bronx, our guide to attending a Yankee Stadium game, and our must-see highlights of the New York Botanical Garden. You can also visit our Attractions page for more.

The Opera House Hotel sits in the middle of one of New York's most authentic food scenes. The surrounding Mott Haven neighborhood offers cafés, Caribbean flavors, and modern American spots within a short walk, while Arthur Avenue, the Bronx's "real" Little Italy, is packed with family-run trattorias, bakeries, and markets a little farther out.

For where to eat, see our guides to the best restaurants on Arthur Avenue and dining near Yankee Stadium, or visit our Eat & Drink page.

The Bronx has its own seasonal rhythm, from fall pumpkin displays at the New York Botanical Garden to indoor activities during the holidays.

Payments, Billing & Taxes

The hotel charges a facility fee of $20 plus tax per night, in addition to the room rate. It covers Wi-Fi, concierge services, local phone calls, business center services, complimentary package receiving, gym access, and unlimited coffee, cappuccino, lattes, and tea on the mezzanine level.

The nightly tax is 14.75% plus a $3.50 flat occupancy tax. For Studio Suites, the occupancy charge is $5.50.

The Opera House Hotel accepts cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.

A credit card deposit of $75, or a $200 cash deposit, is required at check-in to cover any incidentals or damage to the room.

Authorization release times depend on your bank. Releases typically happen about 3-5 business days after checkout, though the exact timing is up to the issuing bank, and international banks can sometimes take up to 30 days. Note that you won't see a refund, as no charge was ever taken; you'll simply see the $75 authorization drop off your account.

The Opera House Hotel accepts non-profit and tax-exempt reservations with a valid ST-119 or ST-129 form.

The Opera House Hotel accepts commissionable reservations made with a valid IATA number.