La Cumparsita is a Tango GUEST house…not a hotel or a hostel

Since opening La Cumparsita Tango Guest House exclusively to milongeros several weeks ago, I have welcomed many dancers from all over the world to the New York Tango scene. Overall, the visits have been extremely positive and pleasurable for all parties.

In order to avoid any disappointment or confusion by some guests about expectations for their stay, I thought I would clarify the house rules, so that potential visitors can decide if this is the right place for them. I am offering clean, quiet, warm, safe housing exclusively to the tango community and please remember that it is a Tango Guest House, not a hotel or a hostel.

La Cumparsita Tango Guest House Rules:

1.      Visitors other than registered guests are not permitted unless arranged in advance with Elif.
2.      Check-in after 5pm weekdays; weekends, after 3pm.
3.      Check-out latest 10am weekdays; weekends before 1pm.
4.      Private lessons given or taken in the house require prior arrangements with Elif.
5.      This is not a B&B, hotel, or hostel; no meals provided, but kitchen access available.
6.      Guests are asked not to consume any food or alcohol other than their own. A 24-hour deli is just down the street.
7.      Quiet hours from midnight till noon. If you come in after that time, please be respectful of the quiet hours.
8.      Please turn off all lights and air conditioning when you leave a room and when you leave the house.
9.      Please take off your shoes when you enter the house. You can keep your shoes and slippers at the entrance. Slippers encouraged, some available.
10.    Smoking is not allowed in the house. No exceptions.
11.    Please keep your room tidy and in order. NO FOODS and DRINKS are allowed at anytime in bedrooms.You can bring water in a safe container, like a bottle of water.
12.    Please SHOWER daily. Remember, next guest WILL NOT appreciate your body odor.
13.    Please clear away any of the dishes or pots that you use and clean after yourself in the kitchen.
14.    NEVER open the door to strangers. Check with Elif if someone wants to go inside the house.

Kitchen Rules:  

1. Kitchen is only for light cooking only.
2. Please DO NOT fry anything.
3. Wash everything you use immediately after finishing your cooking. Pots and pans are limited for others to use.
4. Clean cooktop every time using it even if you cooked eggs or pasta. Grease accumulates quickly.
5. Clean stove entirely if you bake or broil.
6. Clean counters after you’re done.
7. Keep your items in your container and do not use anything from others’.
8. Recycle. Recycle bins are located at main entrance. Garbage is inspected regularly and any mix garbage bag is subject to fines. Please rinse cans and bottles before dropping into recycle bin.