The Hotel Chelsea

I went in only to consume at the lobby/bar; so my review is on this and not on the hotel.

Location: 10/10 (the renovation - still ongoing - of the building is great. It left the atmosphere of the old hotel intact)
Menu: 9/10 (accurate selection of cocktails and drinks)
Service: 9/10 (very attentive waiters)
Price: 8/10

Perfect location in trendy Chelsea, tiny studios with fridge, microwave and coffee machine, some with private bathrooms, some with shared. The space is small, but hey, what more do you need when you're in Manhattan? Probably the best accommodation bargain in the city. Very cozy. Pros: Awesome location, very central, but quiet, super clean and comfortable, very friendly, helpful staff. nice hot showers, good selection on the TV if you're having a night in. Nice art on the walls. Cons: it's all self service, so you have to clean your own room, make your own bed if you're staying a while, but that's no biggie. Lot's of stairs, no lift, so we got a bit fitter. Wi-Fi was a bit hit-and-miss, but connection generally seems not so great in this part of town due to high buildings. Oh, and avoid room 102. We were put here on our first couple of nights, and it was freezing, with black bin bags taped over the window to try and reduce the draft, and a central heating noise that was so loud that I woke up and thought I was on a train. Radiator seemed to burst during the night. We were swiftly moved to another room, which was perfect. This became our NYC home for two weeks, and I can't wait to come back!

This hotel is absolutely wonderful!! Beautifully decorated. Rooms are quaint but cozy and comfortable. Great location in Chelsea with walk ability to good restaurants and shops. The staff is absolutely top notch! Penelope and Cedric at the Front Desk are absolutely amazing and customer service focused!!! Thank you for a wonderful first time visit to NYC experience!!!

My wife and I love staying in old,historic hotels so with our first trip into New York City there was only one option,and we were not let down in the slightest. From the second we were greeted by a wonderfully pleasant doorman everyone we encountered was great. The remodel was tastefully and beautifully done and the rooms are stupendous. Location is great and the area has everything you could want. Highly recommend if you enjoy a good hotel with cultural and artistic history like no other. Can’t wait to make it back.