Chelsea Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Interior entrance
In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $296
$255 nightly
$296 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1

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46 W 17th St, New York, NY, 10011
  • Place, 5th Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chelsea Hotel
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, New York University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(132 reviews)
  • City view
  • 128 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Studio with Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 130 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room with Shared Bath

7.0 out of 10
Good
(48 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

New York

With a stay at Chelsea Inn, you'll be centrally located in New York, just a 3-minute walk from 5th Avenue and 12 minutes by foot from New York University. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Chelsea Hotel and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Washington Square Park.

What's nearby

  • 5th Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Flatiron Building - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Madison Square Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chelsea Hotel - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • New York University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • New York 14th St. Station - 4 min walk
  • 14 St. Station (6th Av.) - 4 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hollywood Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Think Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪little maven - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Hummus & Pita Co. - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Chelsea Inn

Chelsea Inn offers 45 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Stay in one of 45 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free hotel was built in 1880.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1880
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from March 12 2026 to June 18 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping fee: USD 35

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Chelsea Inn
Inn Chelsea
Chelsea Inn - 17th Street Hotel New York City
Chelsea Hotel 17th Street
Chelsea Inn Hotel
Chelsea Inn New York
Chelsea Inn Hotel New York

Chelsea Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 930 out of 1978 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 549 out of 1978 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 257 out of 1978 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 1978 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 130 out of 1978 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kwasi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy my stays here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Marjan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, convenient for a couple of nights, good location, most suitable for young travelers and students.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located, small rooms but extremely clean , overall excellent deal for the price in that area!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable and room was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay very convenient and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, great place and location for the low cost!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room but clean and great location. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great, staff helpful, and, again, perfect location for me
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
such a fantastic place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great room and great price
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, very nice staff, excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, very good location, everything the best of the best
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great little hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room staff friendly very affordable good choice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location Reasonable rates Clean room/bathroom Quiet Complimentary snacks at office Employee I interacted with was friendly & helpful Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, staff is friendly, excellent value for the cost. I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless and clean. Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

KYEONGWON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very kind, but room was cold.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Mitsuru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Small room but exactly what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Iker

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great, I stayed in the shared bathroom and I had no problem at all.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My fav place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025