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 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Washington Square Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from The High Line Park.
What's nearby
5th Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Union Square Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Flatiron Building - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Madison Square Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Gramercy Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 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
little maven - 4 min walk
Blank Street Coffee - 1 min walk
Oramen - 2 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 May 2 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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 942 out of 2010 reviews
10 - Excellent
942
Rating 8 - Good. 561 out of 2010 reviews
8 - Good
561
Rating 6 - Okay. 261 out of 2010 reviews
6 - Okay
261
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 2010 reviews
4 - Poor
114
Rating 2 - Terrible. 132 out of 2010 reviews
2 - Terrible
132
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Camila
Business traveler
Jan 21, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old building, had very old radiator that started banging violently at 3am
Windows are not sound resistant at all, noise wise it feels like you’re sleeping outside.
They should mention that there’s is no elevator.
We loved our stay. The room was small but clean and had what we needed, and was a great value / rare find. We were in a fourth floor walkup but the staff offered to help us with our luggage; very sweet. Our stay was easy and we'd stay there again!
The room was a million degrees it was actually crazy. The thermostat did not work at all. It was already so hot in the building but coming back to our room at night literally felt like walking into a sauna. It was radiator heating too so there was a hot ass pole in the corner of the room. I genuinely would not be surprised if this building burnt down one day. The check in process was weird too. I had to take like three different photos of my debit card and then enter all the information. Kinda worried I’m gonna get scammed. No elevators btw. Staff was nice enough though
The entry codes to the room and front were worked perfectly. Room was very clean. Shared bath was easily managed. The room was comfortable, however they should provide a bedside lamp. All the light switches are at the door. Room is pretty dark with no windows. The room had all the extras you would expect in a hotel. It was located in a good area easily accessible from the 18th street subway station.
Honestly, for the price that you are paying for the service was above it. The staff was very courteous. The room itself from as far as I could tell was very clean. I enjoyed my stay.
Steve
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Diana
Jan 14, 2026
Diana
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Sarah
Jan 12, 2026
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
David
Traveled with family
Jan 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Simple and good! Would've wanted a lamp on the bedstand
It's an old hotel, and you can hear all the noise from outside and from the other rooms. There's no elevator, and you have to be careful with the heating unit because it can burn you. The rooms are small but comfortable. You have to pay extra if you want housekeeping, but the location is EXCELLENT.