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Life Hotel New York

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Terrace/patio
Daily to-go breakfast for a fee
Hallway

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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19 West 31st Street, New York, NY, 10001
  • 5th Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Empire State Building
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Herald Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Futon and 1 King Bed

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Front of property

The Hotel @ Fifth Avenue

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.0 out of 5, Very good, (1550)
The price is €167
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
The Hotel @ Fifth Avenue

About this property

Life Hotel New York

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre, steps from Empire State Building
This smoke-free hotel features a 24-hour fitness centre, a coffee shop/cafe and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance.
Life Hotel New York offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 60-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This New York hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
The sightseeing around Life Hotel New York gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from 5th Avenue. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour gym and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the café
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include multilingual staff and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds, spaciousness and cleanliness
  • Steps from Empire State Building and 5 minutes on foot from Herald Square
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and a lift are also featured at Life Hotel New York.

This 3.5-star New York hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a to-go breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Blue Mezze Cafe – On-site café.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available from 6:00 AM to midnight (USD 50 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Mezze Cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet (79 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Raised toilet seat (43 centimetre high)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 33.28 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness centre access
  • In-room bottled water
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 0 to 20 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 50 per day (800 ft away; open 6:00 AM to midnight)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Parcel deliveries will be accepted for a fee only for guests named on the reservation. Any deliveries received more than 2 weeks before a guest's stay will be returned. The hotel cannot be held responsible for lost or damaged goods.

We should mention

  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Herald Hotel
Herald Square Hotel New York
Herald Square New York
Hotel Herald
Hotel Herald Square
The Life Hotel
Life Hotel NoMad
Luxe Life Hotel New York
Life Hotel New York Hotel
Life Hotel New York New York
Life Hotel New York Hotel New York

Life Hotel New York Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 556 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1011 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Merrill Dean

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large suites. Very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a great stay at Life Hotel (2 guests for 7 nights in Oct 2024). Hotel was clean, comfortable, centrally located, and with very nice staff. Free coffee amenity was lovely King bed room was tight and no space to unpack luggage but had many hangers in small closet Wish decor had more Life Magazine images instead of generic pop art Would recommend this hotel to other travelers
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were really helpful. Location was great too. Rooms were clean and bed very comfortable. Negative points - the rooms were completely dark when lights off. We had two rooms on the ground floor with no natural light ( I think window was into another internal area but the shutters weren’t working) and you couldn’t open windows so dependant on very old noisy AC. Restaurant not open which was a shame.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

rayna

Travelled with group
When I booked the room, I thought it looked like a simple, clean NYC apt (i.e., basics, no-frills, but tidy and well-maintained). Overall, the room was clean enough though one of the bath towels had tons of hair on them, which was more than off-putting. Also, the towel rack in the shower broke - and the one on the bathroom door was exceptionally high up and not exactly practical for anyone on the shorter side. While I couldn't hear my neighbors (thankfully), I could hear the hotel staff in the morning bustling about in the hallways, which made it very difficult to sleep. Although the location is central and the price is fairly reasonable, I sadly would not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 room and service. We loved the balcony on the 10th floor. The room and bathroom were gorgeous and spotless. We had a prime location, k-town is only a street away and easy access to subways. My favorite spot to stay in NYC. Will book with Life Hotel again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Rosi Linda

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing Stay at The Life Hotel My stay at The Life Hotel in New York was far from what I expected. Unfortunately, the hotel lacks a lounge or any kind of common area where you can relax or get work done. The lobby is incredibly small and offers very limited features, making it feel cramped and uninviting. Worse, the lobby had a noticeable smell of smoke. I understand it's an old building, but the smoke odor was overpowering and hard to ignore. As for my room, it was just okay. It gives the appearance of being clean at first glance, but after a closer look, it wasn't as clean as it seemed. The shower curtain smelled strongly of mildew, like a wet mop, which made showering uncomfortable. To make matters worse, I found hairs in the tub before I even used it, which was incredibly off-putting. If you're simply looking for a place to store your belongings while exploring the city, this hotel might be fine. However, I dreaded returning to my room after a long day of walking around. It was not a relaxing or comfortable space, and I didn't even feel comfortable using the shower. Overall, I wouldn't recommend staying here if you're looking for comfort or a pleasant hotel experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great space in the heart of the city. Great location to visit the city. Boutique feel with great touches in the decor and architecture. Thoughtful details with the lighting. The historic feel brought a great vibe. And every single person that worked there was friendly. They greeted us as we came in, always helpful. And we enjoyed a nice coffee each morning before we would go out. The room is clean and bright.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location and wonderfully comfortable room
This was possibly one of the nicest and most comfortable hotels I've ever stayed at in NYC. A great room - large in size compared to most NYC hotels. Location was amazing for my needs. Staff were really helpful and just super nice. I'd stay here in a heartbeat again - actually, I've already booked my next stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and sti
Awesome staff. Very friendly and helpful. Excellent location in the middle of Manhattan. Good value. Only issue is room size. Extremely small and difficult to get comfortable in.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Valentina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in very convenient area. Close to train and many shops and places to eat around that area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel in Korea Town within easy walking distance of Penn Station and other transportation options
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the pretty white rooms with paneling on the walls and the staff were friendly and helpful. It was easy to walk from the location of the hotel to the subway, coffee ect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Lynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and helpful. Easy walk to food and shopping. Street was quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building they kept the integrity of with modern improvements. Great central location, spacious nice rooms, super comfortable bed, AC worked great, staff was all very friendly and helpful! Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel strikes the perfect balance of historic but restored. The room was great, the staff was kind and timely with their help. The location was so convenient for everything that we wanted to do in NYC. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed that this hotel was clean and easy walk to all the major NYC attractions I wanted to go to, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimmie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small but mighty
The rooms are very small. They gave us a luggage stand that when opened could barely squeeze around bed. Chair at the desk prevented you opening the closet. Bathroom was nice…..good shower. No views!!! The location was fine…..found 2 good eateries close by and very good. If you like Korean food you are right in the middle of KoreaTown. Good central location. Cafe in the lobby had a few good breakfast choices and the hotel paid for the coffee and tea.
View!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024