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Life Hotel New York

3.5 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, steps from Empire State Building

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Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Exterior detail
Lobby
In the heart of Manhattan, Life Hotel New York offers a vibrant retreat with a coffee shop, 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi. Enjoy top-rated dining options on-site and take advantage of multilingual staff, an elevator, smoke-free premises and 24-hour front desk - all within walking distance to Herald Square and Macy's.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is €226
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Sofa Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in Manhattan, a neighbourhood in New York, Life Hotel New York is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Broadway and Radio City Music Hall are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit 5th Avenue and Times Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Madison Square Garden. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
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19 West 31st Street, New York, NY, 10001

What's nearby

  • Empire State Building - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Macy's - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Madison Square Garden - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Times Square - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grand Central Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 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

  • ‪Food Gallery 32 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Woorijip - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grace Street Coffee & Desserts - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Irving Farm Coffee Roasters - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Life Hotel New York

Hotel near Empire State Building
Located close to Macy's and Madison Square Garden, Life Hotel New York provides a coffee shop/cafe and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 98 individually decorated rooms feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 60-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

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 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)

More

  • 10 floors
  • Built in 1894
  • Smoke-free property

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 are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 centre 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Life Hotel New York pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 150 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 5 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life Hotel New York on 7 Sept 2025 start from €197.15, 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.

What time is check-in at Life Hotel New York?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Life Hotel New York?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Life Hotel New York located?

Located in Manhattan, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Empire State Building, Macy's and Madison Square Garden. 34 St. Station (Herald Square) and 28 St. Station (Broadway) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Life Hotel New York Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 690 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1216 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bailey Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel with beautiful restaurant/bar downstairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean and safe, the staff is friendly and serviceable. The location is excellent for shopping and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was very good. Would come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel a short walking distance from the Empire State Building
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room in a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

FATIH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Turkish Restaurant Amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service and cleanliness! Way better than other hotels I’ve stayed at before
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel rooms were spacious (unusual for new york) with a bright and airy feel and very clean. Great location in midtown so easy to access business meetings as well as things to do (eat and walk around).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Madison Square Gardens and Herald Square Old world charm and small but comfy room. A delicious breakfast was included.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
comfy bed, clean, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, rooms felt comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

KARLA ZAMORA

Liked: Staff & service
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. The room was clean and nice. I will say just be aware there Is around a $32 per night resort fee if booking through Expedia. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

erez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and a very nice hotel, great bar and restaurant as well, and night is a very popular destination.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient spot for getting around anywhere in the city, plus Koreatown was super accessible and safe whenever we came back at nighttime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Bed was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience at Life Hotel New York. One thing to note for some, the elevator is a little rickety and small, but it was not a problem for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Salvatore

Liked: Staff & service
Great location to experience Midtown New York The hotel is in an excellent spot, very close to key attractions like the Empire State Building, Flatiron Building, and Madison Square Garden. The staff was kind and helpful throughout my stay. I expected the room to be a bit better based on the photos—it was generally spacious, but the bathroom was very small. A higher level of cleanliness in the room would have been appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, stylish; convenient & central; staff super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located in the greatest district. Restaurants, shopping, and tourist attractions are steps away. The staff is amazing and the bar is 10/10. The bed is super comfortable and the room is cute. The bathroom needs some updating, but it was clean. I would not hesitate to highly recommend this property. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025