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Life Hotel New York

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$244
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar

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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, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(88 reviews)
  • 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
(42 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio, Multiple Beds (King)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon and 1 King Bed

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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
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Empire)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 Double Bed, Terrace (Empire, Double Queen)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Studio (Writer's)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon and 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

  • 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 cooked-to-order 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

  • ‪Food Gallery 32 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Woorijip - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jongro BBQ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪OSAMIL Korean Gastropub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪miss KOREA BBQ - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Life Hotel New York

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 concierge services 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
  • Concierge
  • 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 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
  • 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 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)

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 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life Hotel New York on 22 Mar 2026 start from AU$244, 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, cooked-to-order 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. 846 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1497 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alyssa, Columbia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Staff were nice and helpful. We had the deluxe king with futon and it was plenty of room for a family of 4. The only thing that I would have changed was having our room directly above the restaurant. People outside the door were extremely loud and you could hear the music fairly loud coming from the speakeasy under the restaurant. We just turned our sound machine up louder! The beds were very comfortable and everything was very clean. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was fine, very clean and has all the basic necessities. The staff are excellent and very kind. We enjoyed our stay and the location was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Great location, stayed here for 5 days. 5-minute walk to the subway and Empire State Building. Rooms were a very decent size, quite an old building so rooms were quite cold, but the heater in the room solved that. The housekeepers were awfully friendly, but the receptionists were quite cold. Expect $100+ extra for taxes etc at check-in. There is free tea and coffee in the mornings but we were only given 3 vouchers for our 4 mornings. The barista in the morning was so rude, on her phone voice noting with earphones in as we were standing waiting to be served, not even a hello. Rooms were clean, a bit dusty. Beds were extremely comfy and large! Expect minimal amenities in the room. No access to the TV channels. Lifts were extremely slow, expect to wait 3-5 minutes in when going up to the room. Overall, a very basic 4-star hotel. Did the job as we only spent a small amount of time in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Room and service were great
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
staff very courteous, room spotless
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - great onsite restaurant - great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite places I’ve stayed in New York. The area is perfect - close enough to anything without being in an obnoxious part of the city. Hotel was clean and the rooms were cozy - it isn’t overly fancy, but the building is gorgeous, the dining area is great, and the rooms are nice. I love the history of the building, and that it hasn’t been refinished to look soulless. A fire alarm went off the last night we stayed, and the staff was efficient at getting everyone cleared out and taken care of, then back into the hotel as soon as everything was cleared by FDNY. When we arrived we asked for something (I forget what now - a steamer I think), and they immediately came to the room with it, as well as offering slippers and robes, etc). On my most recent trip to NY, the hotel was booked or I would have gone back without hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had an excellent stay at the Life Hotel. The building has great character, the rooms are clean, stylish, and surprisingly spacious for New York. The location is perfect — right in Midtown with everything within easy reach, yet still quiet inside. Staff were friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience feel effortless. A brilliant hotel and one I’ll definitely return to.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Shaun

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I checked in and went to my room, it had not been cleaned by housekeeping. They moved me to another room on the second floor which was noisy throughout the night from the music played below so I experienced very little sleep throughout the stay. I asked twice to be moved. The first time I was told to ask the following morning and the second time I was told I could move to a smaller room if I wanted. Overall a very bad experience and frustrating to have a total lack of sleep during a trip for important business meetings.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, Newton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Courteous, helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
When asked if I could extend my check out I was told it was booked which is understandable so we checked out on time to than receive a confirmation that it was extended after. The team didn’t seem engaged
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEIGH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I just stayed at the Life Hotel with my girls and I loved the old charm this hotel provided. The bar area was gorgeous and I had Thanksgiving dinner here. Chris at the front desk was so friendly and helpful. Even chatted up the girls. Great experience. Made my trip from Florida to New York perfect! XOXO - The Green Girls
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ioan

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The concierge let us check in early and was very friendly when we first walked in the door. All the other staff from the restaurant, the bar, maintenance, etc. were also very welcoming and kind. The room was clean and anytime we asked for more towels or more toilet paper (4 girls in one room), they immediately fulfilled our request! The atmosphere downstairs was great at night and staying in the room was really quiet. I would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jeong Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
방은 깨끗했지만, 인터넷이 가끔 문제를 일으켰습니다.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT PROPERTY CLOSE TO EVERYTHING, FRIENDLY STAFF AND CLEAN ROOM. THERE WAS NOTHING I DIDNT LIKE ABOUT PROPERTY.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarja

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The lights over the bed needed to be dusted but other than that everything was clean and smelled fresh.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best hotel staff in all New York; from start to finish everyone makes you feel like family!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are tiny. Decor is worn. Staff is friendly, but I do not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chris and team we very nice: upgraded my room because of elevator concerns… Chris helped with bags and really was very accommodating…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My whole experice was awesome, I had to modify my stay due to a death in the family. My check in was on my birthday, staff was great, made my stay a wonderful & great experience. They helped me with making the changes to my reservation along with hotels.com agent. From hotel check in to my check out, it was awesome. Christopher & the day shift manager (sorry, I forgot her name), the valet who handled my luggage & brought up the fridge to my room. I'm planning to stay here again when i return to NY.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luiz

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025