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Life Hotel New York

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre, steps from Empire State Building

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$363
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Explore the area

Map
19 West 31st Street, New York, NY, 10001
  • Empire State Building
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Madison Square Garden
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Times Square
    ‪13 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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Futon and 1 King Bed

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About the area

New York

Life Hotel New York places you in the centre of New York, steps from Empire State Building and within a short 5-minute stroll of Herald Square. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour fitness centre, and has a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, multilingual staff and a lift. To-go breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 1:00 PM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Manhattan hotel include Macy's and Madison Square Garden.

What's nearby

  • Empire State Building - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Macy's - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Madison Square Garden - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Broadway - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Times Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

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 centre, steps from Empire State Building
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.

  • 98 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Built in 1894
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
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.

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

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

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, a smoke detector 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Life Hotel New York?

Life Hotel New York offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Life Hotel New York?

As of 9 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life Hotel New York on 23 Mar 2025 start from NZ$304.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Life Hotel New York?

The closest beach to Life Hotel New York is Coney Island Beach (19.6 km).

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Life Hotel New York?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Life Hotel New York serve breakfast?

Yep, to-go breakfast is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Life Hotel New York?

No, Life Hotel New York does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Life Hotel New York?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Life Hotel New York Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1013 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

MARTA

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
There was no option of restaurant inside the property and the looby area was not comfortable. Staff at the reception was not very friendly. The hotel situation’s is quite good. Easy to reach any area in the city
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xinyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Aneta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been a customer since 2008 . The hotel name and ownership has changed but many of the old staff is still there and it’s nice to be recognized and be greeted with a friendly smile. I like the location and the boutique style of this hotel.Close to shops and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samer

Travelled with family
Clean, big room. Great location and appropriately priced.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, accessible and secure
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant and courteous staff!. A great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel great location
Great hotel spacious room. Tiny bathroom but did the job. No exhaust fan in bathroom also so very steamy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect. Very accessible to all of the main attractions in NY lots of food carts around the area and the train station is around the corner. Rooms are interesting and the room we had was definitely made for one person, thankfully we were barely in the room. There was no accessible microwave and instead of offering to use a kitchen or something they sent up an entire microwave…. In a room that’s already very small. The staff were very friendly and went out of their way to help their guests. Overall the stay was great, would definitely recommend but just be sure to eat out of have a room that’s big enough for a microwave lol.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay. The location can’t be beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scarlet

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Quiet,convenient central location, enjoyed style of hotel. Great soaker tube. Convenient mini cafe to grab a quick bite on the way out the door in the morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Entrance
Bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

vesile, Daytona beach

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

10/10 Excellent

HANG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Room was clean. Convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent hotel in a great location
Decent hotel in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lizbeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamiee Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Showering, no matter how long you attempt to run water to warm it, it was lukewarm at best. This was told to staff by multiple people (we spoke to others staying in the hotel) and they stated the same issue and brought it to the staff members.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff members were professional and courteous. We felt very welcomed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
November 10, 2024
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Yong

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

luisa, Houston

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

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

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

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I wanted to really love this hotel as it is in a great midtown location near Herald Sq. The surrounding areas are lively and safe, with lots of subway access and restaurants/coffe nearby. The hotel offers a wonderfully charming and boutique experience compared to the typical hotel. The building has old world charm. However, it is apparent that this charm comes at a cost as the infrastructure issn't up to par. One night I was awoken by honking cars at street level. The sounds came through crystal clear as if I had a window open, but upon checking the windows were clearly closed. Street level noise came through loud and clear. When opening my closet, the door knob fell right off. When using the shower, a loud vibration noise would come randomly from the wall mid shower. Not everytime, just randomly at certain points during a shower. When this noise happened, I would adjust the shower pressure and the noise would go away. A few light bulbs in my room were burnt out or dimmer. Otherwise, the staff were friendly and the overall hotel was clean. Wifi was blazing fast and stable. There is a cafe on ground floor that offers guest one free drink each day (I did not partake). There are two small elevators that can be slow when it is busy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024