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Life Hotel New York

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Empire State Building

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Front of property
Lobby
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Exterior
Gastropub

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$249
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(85 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
  • 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
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
  • 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
(28 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Studio King

Studio King

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Futon and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower (Accessible, Roll In shower)

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower (Accessible, Roll In shower)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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 Macy's. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .The fine-dining restaurant, Zoi Mediterranean, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Ten 11 Bar and Lounge is the hotel's own gastropub, serving drinks along with dinner and light fare. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning to-go breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 1:00 PM. .With a stay at this 4-property class Manhattan hotel, you'll be 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Madison Square Garden.

What's nearby

  • 5th Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Woorijip - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jongro BBQ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪OSAMIL Korean Gastropub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪miss KOREA BBQ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paris Baguette - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Life Hotel New York

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Empire State Building
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. 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 4-star New York hotel is smoke free.

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

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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 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

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

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 40.16 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 19 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life Hotel New York on 20 Jan 2026 start from AU$189.01, 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).

What makes Life Hotel New York a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Life Hotel New York.

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.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Life Hotel New York?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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. 805 out of 1430 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1430 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1430 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1430 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1430 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Didier

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Azim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They don’t clean your rooms for every night that you are there. But the staff is helpful and the rooms are satisfactory.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shower handle fell off onto my foot besides that nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely amazing and accommodating. We will definitely stay again the next time we are in NYC!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: very nice size room, well located to train and theater, very, very nice staff Cons: advertised as having hardwood floors-our room had painted cement/no rugs; no outlets or docking stations near bed-super inconvenient; minimal outlets; short shower curtain-water everywhere; no coffee in room but available for free in lobby-an inconvenience depending on which floor you’re on; temperature control unit is so high up, no clue what you’re setting it on. This is a really nice hotel but given the above, not a 4 star property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ELDA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quarto muito pequeno para 02 . Gerente muito grosseiro.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
That is a very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ainsley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely comfortable bed and pillows. Hotel lobby/bar/restaurant are beautiful. Rooms aren't massive but they are more than adequate. Staff not very friendly/warm!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kendl

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was meh I feel like the photos misrepresent the hotel…
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra A

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Some floor tile needs to be repaired in the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Micaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joachim

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very close to shops, right around the corner from the subway and buses. Hotel was clean and staff were excellent at going out of their way to get what I needed. Lift was a bit slow but for the hotel it’s about right. Good restaurant and bar on lobby floor which was handy.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They have discounted taxi fees to get to the airport!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The rooms are fashioned to pay homage to the original era of the building which I appreciated, it was like stepping back in time which was really cool. I thought my room could have used a deep clean though bc there was a good amount of dust on the main light fixture that hangs over the bed, behind the headboard and on the molding. Otherwise the room and the bathroom were clean. It was also surprisingly quiet for where it’s located.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025