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Life Hotel New York

3.5 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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February 2025

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Sofa Bed

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

Deluxe Room, Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Futon and 1 King Bed

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Front of property

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4.0 out of 5, Very good, (1525)
The price is NZ$305
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
6 Feb - 7 Feb
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About the area

New York

A stay at Life Hotel New York places you in the heart of New York, within a 5-minute walk of Empire State Building and Herald Square. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Macy's and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Madison Square Garden.

What's nearby

  • Empire State Building - 4 min walk
  • Macy's - 5 min walk
  • Madison Square Garden - 7 min walk
  • Broadway - 12 min walk
  • Times Square - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 3 min walk
  • 34 St. Station (Herald Square) - 4 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jongro BBQ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Woorijip - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grace Street Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Osamil - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Turntable Bar & Karaoke - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Life Hotel New York

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, steps from Empire State Building
Life Hotel New York offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 60-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 98 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a meal at Blue Mezze Cafe or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and an elevator.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
Blue Mezze Cafe - Onsite 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 public transport

  • Off-site parking within 800 ft (USD 50 per day), from 6:00 AM to midnight

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–1:00 PM: USD 0-20 per person
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Mezze Cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre

Conveniences

  • Lift

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (centimetres): 79
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Raised toilet seat height (centimetres): 43
  • 5 steps to reach property

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 60-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
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

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. 548 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1003 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Newport Beach

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

10/10 Excellent

sandri

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent but noisy
We had a room on the 1st floor, right above the street and a very active restaurant. The room was excellent but the noise intolerable. The room has absolutely no noise insulation- not for noise coming from the street nor from the other rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina Shania, Grand Cayman

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

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice clean place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Desiree

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaellan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024