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Life Hotel New York

Property class: 4

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The exterior of the Life Hotel New York, featuring a classic facade, a prominent entrance with a black awning, and a well-maintained outdoor area with potted plants.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view through a large window.
A modern restaurant with leather booths and tables, featuring a long counter and a view of the city.
A bar area with a marble countertop, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A reception area with a framed portrait, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted light.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $292
$252 nightly
$292 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

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19 West 31st Street, New York, NY, 10001
  • Place, Empire State Building
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Macy's
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Madison Square Garden
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a headboard, a wall-mounted light, and two framed artworks.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(96 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bed with a black and white frame, a blue bed skirt, and two bedside lamps.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • 110 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a blue skirt, a gold and black metal frame, and white bedding. There is a framed quote on the wall, a small bedside table with a remote, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio (King)

A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a chandelier, and a framed quote on the wall.

Studio (King)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed quote on the wall, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower

A bedroom with a metal bed frame, white bedding, a blue bench, and a framed quote on the wall.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Empire)

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a mirror, and wall-mounted lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Empire)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, Terrace (Empire, Double Queen)

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a mirror, and wall-mounted lamps.

Studio, Terrace (Empire, Double Queen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Studio (Writer's)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view through a large window.

Studio (Writer's)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

A bedroom with a bed, a large mirror, and a chandelier.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

New York

With a stay at Life Hotel New York, you'll be centrally located in New York, steps from Empire State Building and within a 5-minute walk of Macy's. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Madison Square Garden.

What's nearby

  • 5th Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Empire State Building - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Macy's - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Madison Square Garden - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Times Square - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 3 min walk
  • 34 St. Station (Herald Square) - 4 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Food Gallery 32 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jongro BBQ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Woorijip - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grace Street Coffee & Desserts - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪OSAMIL Korean Gastropub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Life Hotel New York

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.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Stop by Zoi Mediterranean for lunch, dinner, or brunch, where this restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and an elevator.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Zoi Mediterranean - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Ten 11 Bar and Lounge - This gastropub serves dinner and light fare. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Zoi Bar - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ten 11 Bar and Lounge
  • Zoi Bar
  • Zoi Mediterranean

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (31 inches high)
  • Raised toilet seat (17 inches high)

More

  • 10 floors
  • Built in 1894
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Individually decorated
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 40.16 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 cooked-to-order 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, 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
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. 1008 out of 1781 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 443 out of 1781 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1781 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1781 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1781 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff and bar staff were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, the room was very clean. The location was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located an easy walk from the Penn Station, and in the middle of public transportation, this well-run hotel is a gem! Caring staff, great rooms, interesting history, we really love staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and very quiet hotel room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, friendly staff and a reasonable price considering the location. Very good experience overall.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was so comfy! Would stay there again. Very close to the Madison square gardens
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good and priced right and conveniently located to Penn and Grand Central.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot . Locating was great Short walk to Madison Square Garden, Times Square area & one block from Korea Town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Super convenient location and the rooms are r we on nice and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience very friendly staff and spacious rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the history of the hotel. Nancy was very helpful and sweet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you’re visiting NYC and want quiet/less busy hotel experience. Chris and the rest of the staff went to great lengths to assist and make my stay as comfortable as possible. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located, especially if you arrive at Newark Liberty Airport, Penn Station is a few blocks away from the hotel. The hotel is well decorated, and there is a nice restaurant on the main floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming boutique hotel! Overall pleased with our stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and room was clean and very comfortable
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, great hotel with super helpful staff. I can only recommend for a pleasant New York stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond our needs. I'm super friendly and incredibly helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
I liked the location , bed was not comfortable at all :-/ , no breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026