Found this gem on travelocity as i needed a location near union square. It got great reviews and we loved i too. It could use some refurbishing and regrouping. Charming, big rooms, friendly staff, great location and reasonable prices.

It's taken me a long time to write this review, but here it goes. My husband and I spent a weekend at Inn at Irving Place and were thrilled at the idea of staying in "B&B" type place in NYC. Some positives: great location, beautiful furniture and elegant things throughout, exciting to be staying in a beautiful brownstone (actually two that are combined) with a key to Grammercy Park, nice little touches such as plush towels, amenities in the bathrooms, and just a good "feeling" of being someplace special. Some negatives: sometimes these ideas are all in our heads. Just because a place is incredibly expensive, it doesn't mean it's worth it! And frankly, this place just wasn't worth the $500+ per night that was charged. There was something in my pillow that caused such a reaction in my face that my husband didn't recognize my swollen face in the morning. I was asked to hurry up and finish my cup of tea one morning because they had to get ready for a luncheon (bridal shower or something). I understand they want to take advantage of the whole Victorian setting that attracts the side business of showers and luncheons and tea parties, but they shouldn't push away their guests like that. If anything, they could set up another corner somewhere for those of us "in their way." I also didn't find the front desk people all that kind. One in particular, a tall gay guy with very fashionable clothing, was almost uppity. That wasn't necessary. If money isn't an object, I'd say try it just for the fun of staying in a neat old brownstone. But if you don't have money to throw away, don't bother.

We got the idea to stay here out of a travel book--1000 Places to Visit. Both the book and the Inn's website play it up as a charming throwback to the turn of the 20th century with period antiques. Apparently charming means well-worn, and antique means rickety. The staff is very freindly and attentive. We were greeted with champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. But bone shaking garage music from the adjoining club kept us awake the first night. A bridal shower and a photo shoot on subsequent days occupied large areas of the inn and we were relegated to overflow space for breakfast. It is a great location if you like the Gramercy area. The inn has WIfI (with intermittant interruptions), digital cable, and very comfortable beds. The staff is very responsive, but if you are looking for comfort, luxury, convenience, or value look elsewhere. If you like trendy, artsy B&Bs and don't mind sacrificing value then go ahead and stay here.