A NEW YORK CATHOLIC GUESTHOUSE

FALL 2019

ROOM AT THE INN

THERE'S A SAINT ARRIVING IN NEW YORK. What hotel do you recommend?

Passing through the city in November 1960, Mother Teresa needed last-minute lodgings. At Leo House on West 23rd Street, she found a restful haven – a quiet dining room, a chapel, a lounge with beautiful stained glass windows – and at morning Mass, she ran into Mother Anna Dengel, founder of the Medical Mission Sisters, whom she had not met previously, though she had been inspired by her work.

You don’t have to be a saint to stay at Leo House, now celebrating its 130th year. Founded in 1889 under the auspices of Pope Leo XIII as a guesthouse for immigrant German Catholics, the hotel today welcomes guests of all faiths from all over the world. Those who like the idea of a comfortable, affordable place to stay in the heart of Manhattan, complete with a chapel that hosts Mass and rosary recitations four days a week, should find themselves at home here .

Leo House still has most of the features Mother Teresa enjoyed, as well as some new ones like in-room Wi-Fi, cable TV and a business center. A buffet breakfast is served six days a week and a private backyard garden offers a calm and beautiful respite from the busy streets. Of 81 rooms available, 45 have private full bathrooms; the rest have en suite toilets and shared showers.

For information or reservations, visit leohousenyc.com or call 212-929-1010, ext. 219.