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The Bar Convent Bed and BreakfastvsThe Collective Paper Factory
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, The Paper Factory Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Bar Convent Bed and Breakfast. The Paper Factory Hotel comes in at #9 in York with positive reviews from 7 sources like The Telegraph, Gayot and Jetsetter.
The Bar Convent Bed and Breakfast
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
17 Blossom Street, York YO24 1AQ
From $87/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Meeting Rooms
- Conferences
- Accessible
Rough Guide "Unique opportunity to stay in a convent. The grand Georgian building houses a museum and café as well as nine single rooms."
Lonely Planet "Open to visitors of all faiths and none. Charming bedrooms are modern and well equipped, breakfasts are superb, and there's a garden and hidden chapel to enjoy." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A highly unusual guesthouse set in the oldest living convent in the country, founded in 1686." Full review
The Collective Paper Factory
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
Gayot
Jetsetter The Telegraph Frommer's Lonely Planet
Independent
37-06 36th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101
From $69/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Frommer's "Opened in 2014 in a (you guessed it) converted paper factory, rooms here look like film sets—an illusion enhanced by the use of actual movie lights (massive round ones) as lamps." Full review
Fodor's "Space, style, access to intriguing local neighborhoods, and seriously good value—this paper factory turned chic hotel provides many reasons to stay in Queens." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Located in Astoria's trendy Kaufman Art District in Queens, this hip mid-range hotel occupies a former 100-year-old paper factory and retains many industrial accents and unique vintage details." Full review
Gayot "A Long Island City landmark turns over a new page as a modern boutique hotel."
Jetsetter "Budget-friendly digs recycled out of a 100-year-old Queens factory with a funky globetrotting restaurant." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Loft-like rooms, ample events space, and a popular New American restaurant add to the appeal." Full review
Frommer's "Many rooms here look like film sets, an illusion enhanced by the use of actual movie lights (massive round ones) as lamps. The ceilings are soaring, the furnishings quirky and fun" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"In the buzzing, arts-loving neighborhood of Long Island City, you'll find this whimsical gem. It's set in a former paper factory and warehouse." Full review
Independent "Exposed pipes and “Instagrammable moments” give off decidedly Brooklyn vibes, but this borough-on-the-up has its own charms, and offers more affordable rates to boot. "
