Chelsea Pines Inn

Great and funky hotel in an excellent location. They charge for holding your luggage, though, which I found a turn-off. Otherwise, it's a great value for Manhattan.

Cute concept, deco, and great location! Amazingly helpful and kind staff. Little things could be touched on. Air conditioner in window worked but the lovely heavy drapes covered it so we had to try to figure out how to drape drapes to sides to keep bright lights out at night. The beds were comfortable and we slept great. We had no bedside tables which could be easily added. The handle on the sink kept falling off, though the sink worked when it was on. Lack of hot water some mornings for showers. The Just an old building - but a great stay overall! Would definitely stay again!

No hot water. Shower door does not close properly. Garbage and laundry bags strewed in hallways. Cheap mattress. Cheap towels. No drinking glasses in room. No coffee. No phone in room. No notice that we had to climb 4 stories.

This is a find for budget conscious travelers. Best of all, the location is 5*. The movie themed hotel is an older building but quite nice, the rooms are clean and quiet (mine overlooked the back patio). The amenities are great (well appointed kitchen in the downstairs common area, cafe-style furniture in the back patio, AC and fan in the rooms, good quality towels and sheets) and the staff attentive. The only unusual feature is the lack of elevator and steep stair cases but the staff will offer to carry your luggage up for you. Overall, I recommend this place for its “budget” price, charm and spectacular location. Not luxurious but well appointed.

Three of us stayed in the Deluxe Quadruple. There was plenty of room for privacy and for taking a work call while the others slept in the other room. No need for air conditioning--It was late April/early May.