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Life Hotel New York

4.0 star property
Experience the perfect blend of convenience & comfort while exploring iconic NYC landmarks like the Empire State Building.

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Studio, Multiple Beds (King)

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace (Empire)

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  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Studio, Multiple Beds, Terrace (Empire, Double Queen)

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

10.0 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Manhattan, a neighborhood in New York, Life Hotel New York is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. 5th Avenue and Macy's are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Lincoln Center and American Museum of Natural History. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Madison Square Garden. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our New York travel guide
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19 West 31st Street, New York, NY, 10001

What's nearby

  • 5th Avenue
    5th Avenue
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Close up view of the Empire State Building and the New York city skyline on a beautiful blue sky day
    Empire State Building
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Macy's
    Macy's
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Greeley Square Park, New York City, with no people due to covid-19 virus social distancing and Pandemic lockdown.
    Herald Square
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • view from top on Madison Square Garden and Empire State Building
    Madison Square Garden
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

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

Upscale hotel near Empire State Building
Located close to Macy's and Madison Square Garden, Life Hotel New York provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Zoi Mediterranean, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 98 individually decorated rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 60-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, 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.

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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 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
  • 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 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

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

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.

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?

Check-out 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 5-minute walk of Empire State Building and Macy's. Madison Square Garden is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away. 34 St. Station (Herald Square) and 28 St. Station (Broadway) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Life Hotel New York Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 867 out of 1534 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 389 out of 1534 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1534 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1534 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1534 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well kept, and the staff was very friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Destiny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but clean, beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tykie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Clean rooms. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and cozy, staff were friendly, and location was perfect. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, the staff was very helpful, specially Chris Skarlette who went above and beyond to make my stay feel special.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - great onsite restaurant - great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very kind and helpful. The housekeeping staff were friendly every morning as we left, and the coffee was good! The room was small, but clean, and the shower was amazing! Loved the complimentary water bottles too!
Our room
Stairs to next floor
Cute sofa in hallway
View from room
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality, uniqueness of location and the midtown location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and location
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

JAMIE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, attentive staff and fantastic location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

roberto

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Location is lights out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cammi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, cute hotel, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, good location, close to everything in midtown.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Imani and the staff was great !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and bright, with comfortable beds. The bathroom was small, and didn’t have a vent or fan, so it steamed up a lot after a shower. The staff was attentive and helpful. It would have been nice to have a dresser in the room, and a comfortable chair. But overall, a nice hotel with a good location, and reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness
Room and service were great
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, comfortable beds, and very attractive lobby/bar
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, staff, quiet corner room.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

PETER F.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly helpful staff; the room and premises were clean and neat.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
staff very courteous, room spotless
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here during the busy Christmas season. The room was cleaned daily and the staff was wonderful. The location is perfect and close to subways as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel and staff was great, especially Chris. He checked us in when we arrived and would constantly follow up with us to make sure our stay was perfect. Would glady return, thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little boutique hotel with a perfect location. Room was spacious with a huge bathroom. Loved the Life photos throughout the hotel. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

It is very pretty boutique hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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