Is parking available at the hotel?

Parking is available nearby for a fee of approximately USD 50 per day, located 800 feet away and open from 6:00 AM to midnight.

What type of breakfast is offered?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee ranging from approximately USD 0 to 20 per person.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are allowed at the hotel with a fee of USD 150 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel features limited wheelchair accessibility, including elevators and step-free entrances. However, specific details about accessible rooms and facilities may vary.

Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is centrally located in New York, just steps from the Empire State Building and within a 5-minute walk of Macy's. It is approximately 0.4 miles from Madison Square Garden and 0.1 miles from 5th Avenue.

What are the policies for children staying at the hotel?

One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Life Hotel New York - Comfort in the Heart of NYC

Average nightly price at Life Hotel New York by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$166
February	$141
March	$166
April	$216
May	$257
June	$280
July	$258
August	$196
September	$367
October	$354
November	$306
December	$431

What guests think

At Life Hotel New York, travelers highlight the central Midtown/Koreatown location and generally friendly staff, while experiences vary by room, with some enjoying high ceilings and space and others finding rooms very small or lacking natural light.

Cleanliness is often praised, though there are recurring reports of dust, hair, or mildew odors in bathrooms. Amenities are basic: a small gym, slow older elevators, and on-site dining that has been closed or under renovation at times; multiple guests also noted intermittent hot water, squeaky beds, and maintenance issues. Expect a characterful boutique stay in a very convenient spot, but check room type and current amenity status.

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Facilities

Amenities are basic: a small gym, older slow elevators, and periods when the lobby restaurant/bar was closed or under renovation. Guests mention complimentary morning coffee via the cafe; some common areas were under construction.

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Corena

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel.located close to lots of Korean resturants and approx 20 min from time square. Great bar downstairs. Elevator needs some work..vey dark and very slow.

10

Anjana

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

It was a very nice and extremely clean room in a great location. It was only a 15 min walk to the Times Square and a 3 min walk to the Empire state building. Staff was really helpful and friendly.They offer tea/coffee vouchers for your stay. The only negative thing is that they don't have a restaurent on site but there were lot of restaurents near the hotel so it wasn't a big problem.

10

Christopher

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean. Courteous staff. Perfect location. Nice little gym to get a work out done.

8

Julia

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean and the stay was very pleasant. The restaurant/bar being shutdown for renovations was a huge let down expecting that to be a huge convenience. Would stay again, thanks for a great weekend and decent prices.

10

Mark

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

The lobby and restaurant area seemed to be under construction during my stay. The lobby area was dusty, smelled of chemicals. During my checkout, the front desk staff couldn't get the printer to work. Overall, the rooms were nice, quiet and cleaned daily.

8

Leanne

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

It was a lovely hotel with a very cool bar and nice restaurant on the main level. The location was excellent for taking the subway. There are a lot of shops and restaurants close by and you could easily walk to popular attractions like the Empire State Building and Times Square. The staff was very friendly and our room was really nice and clean. I would have liked a towel holder near the shower, also a mini fridge and coffee maker in the room, although the free cup of coffee at the bar each morning was a nice concession. The food was good although the service at the bar in the morning was slow. Overall I would give it 4.5 stars and would definitely stay at this hotel again.

8

Vern

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

AC was cold and bed was comfy ! Building is older and elevator is slow and really small

8

Jennifer

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

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.

8

Janna

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a unique property with lots of character. This stay, we were is a room which needed care. When we asked to have our desk lamp fixed, etc. we didn't receive response. Several globe lamps were missing their globes. Otherwise, staff were friendly and engaging. The restaurant and basement club were popular, vibrant, and brought energy to the property. The gym was great and well-maintained.I would return to stay here again. The location is fantastic.

10

Omar

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location and our room was spotless, maybe messy at the enter but is under construction getting ready for a bar restaurant which will be great!

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean or spotless. However, there are recurring reports of dust, hair and mildew smells in bathrooms, and occasional stained towels.

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Lindsey

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Leisa

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very unique stay in a renovated old New York building with a highest ceilings I’ve ever seen in a hotel. The rooms feel enormous because the rooms are practically two stories, including in the bathroom. Feels very old New York, but the rooms are very spacious. Overall, the room was very clean, but the bathroom had a lot of hair in it and needed a closer look to the details.

10

David

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Small room but clean and well setup. Great location for exploring the city. Staff was friendly and helpful. Quiet in the hotel at night. No issues.

4

Rosi Linda

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Disappointing Stay at The Life Hotel My stay at The Life Hotel in New York was far from what I expected. Unfortunately, the hotel lacks a lounge or any kind of common area where you can relax or get work done. The lobby is incredibly small and offers very limited features, making it feel cramped and uninviting. Worse, the lobby had a noticeable smell of smoke. I understand it's an old building, but the smoke odor was overpowering and hard to ignore. As for my room, it was just okay. It gives the appearance of being clean at first glance, but after a closer look, it wasn't as clean as it seemed. The shower curtain smelled strongly of mildew, like a wet mop, which made showering uncomfortable. To make matters worse, I found hairs in the tub before I even used it, which was incredibly off-putting. If you're simply looking for a place to store your belongings while exploring the city, this hotel might be fine. However, I dreaded returning to my room after a long day of walking around. It was not a relaxing or comfortable space, and I didn't even feel comfortable using the shower. Overall, I wouldn't recommend staying here if you're looking for comfort or a pleasant hotel experience.

8

Renay

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was impressed with the cleanliness of this hotel. Great location really good service. I would definitely stay here again.

10

Sarah

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of great places to visit. The rooms are clean, the beds are comfortable and the staff are super friendly, caring and accommodating. I expected to need ear plugs to sleep because of the city noise, but it was surprisingly quiet when we stayed. It was perfect for us!

10

Jill

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location. Extremely clean. Staff was wonderful

8

Andras

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is great, close to Penn Station. The bed is comfortable. The bathtub was not properly cleaned, and the towels had stains.

10

Jamie Jean

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was spotless. The location is very good. We had a comfortable sleep.

4

Michael

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

TV didn't work. Bed light wouldn't turn off. Room was dusty and bathroom had hairs (not ours) in it.

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Rooms

Room size and layout vary widely—some have lofty ceilings and feel spacious, while many are compact or even lack natural light; noise from streets, plumbing or the bar can affect lower floors. Comfort is mixed, with very soft or squeaky beds and limited in-room amenities like no fridge or coffee maker, plus occasional TV or hardware issues.

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Kevin

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, great staff. Room way to small for price.

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Steve

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

TV did not work at all for 3 day stay Told every day they would fix but never did Daytime desk lady was rude when I ask her to please see if they could fix Nighttime desk man was very helpful and apologetic

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Leisa

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very unique stay in a renovated old New York building with a highest ceilings I’ve ever seen in a hotel. The rooms feel enormous because the rooms are practically two stories, including in the bathroom. Feels very old New York, but the rooms are very spacious. Overall, the room was very clean, but the bathroom had a lot of hair in it and needed a closer look to the details.

6

Amy

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The hotel staff were really helpful. Location was great too. Rooms were clean and bed very comfortable. Negative points - the rooms were completely dark when lights off. We had two rooms on the ground floor with no natural light ( I think window was into another internal area but the shutters weren’t working) and you couldn’t open windows so dependant on very old noisy AC. Restaurant not open which was a shame.

10

Maria

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel rooms were spacious (unusual for new york) with a bright and airy feel and very clean. Great location in midtown so easy to access business meetings as well as things to do (eat and walk around).

4

John

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Their marketing team gets an A+ and their staff is great. Unfortunately we were taken in by the photos online and regret our stay there. Rooms are tiny and the bathroom was so small it could barely fit one person at a time. Television never worked all week. No in room refrigerator or coffee maker. Telephone in the room would light up so brightly at night it would wake you up so we had to cover it with a towel. Air conditioner would constantly shut off and the room would get very warm although it’s saving grace was that it was so loud when it was working that it would almost drown out the noise outside the building at night. All most….

8

Steve and Nancy

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was great, bed was comfortable. Building was charmingly retro but our room was VERY cramped and we are not big people. If you stay here, get a large room.

8

Troy

Mar 12, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I would love to give this hotel 5 stars, however we had just a couple minor inconveniences that prevent me from doing that. We were overall impressed with the atmosphere and elegance of the hotel when we first arrived, and were blown away by the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff. Checking into our room was easy and worry-free, and the bed was extremely comfortable! Our issues came once we retired for the night. First off, the bed frame was squeaky and creaky as could be - the slightest turn in the bed would create some noise that would disrupt our sleep. Our other issue came from a random noise coming from the walls. We assumed it was a furnace or something, but it was a loud clicking noise that always woke us up in the middle of the night whenever it came. Lastly, the lack of storage in the room was also a bummer. Not a lot of places to put things, and we found ourselves piling items up on the singular table the room provides you. While a lot of these issues might be exclusive to the room we got, it still didn’t take away from the trip we took to NYC. I would recommend this place to others and would love to try it again in the future.

6

Lisa

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was pleasant, comfortable bed, nice bathroom, good location, nice restaurants, but noise of street was too loud in room. No staff to help you bring in your suitcases or take them up to your room. No morning wake up call. Room phone didn't work. Some lights didn't work, some light bulbs were dimming. No complimentary water.

8

Leah

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioner struggled to cool the room and was loud. Bed was comfy but very soft and the frame was squeaky. Lastly, we were on the second floor directly above the bar so we could hear more noise than desired until closing at midnight. Despite all that, the service was great-super friendly and helpful front desk staff. I would stay again and just ask for a higher room if possible.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, accommodating and responsive, with several standout team members noted by name. Still, some guests reported rude or unhelpful interactions and, in one case, a slow response to a late-night safety concern.

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Fernando

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Poor conditions of the room, very rude receptionists.

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Melissa

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel is in a great location. Our room was so quiet. The front desk staff were friendly and super helpful. Would definitely stay here again.

10

Victoria

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic hotel! Chris at the front desk was amazingly friendly and helpful! Clean room, comfortable beds, great location. Will definitely stay here again!

10

Stephanie

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Chris at the front desk was exceptionally kind and helpful. He is the most outstanding employee at the hotel. He went above and beyond. When I called to say my train might be delayed due to storm on the east coast altering my check in time he was so understanding, and offered me an upgraded room knowing it was potentially a challenging commuting day for me. He also made sure I had a quiet room away from the elevators so I could work and sleep soundly before a big work day. It was a cold night and when I requested extra bedding he included slippers and a robe for me to be delivered to my room, while I was out dining locally which by the way had a ton of attractive options. All this to say as a solo traveler I felt really welcomed and cared for here. The only things missing a bit were the breakfast and restaurant options which I am told will be upgraded in March. The hotel is older so if you are into that sort of thing in terms of finishes and layout you will appreciate that. I appreciated the quiet here very much and the room size as compared to other local hotels.

10

Morgan

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was great and the beds were very comfortable! Chris and staff were very friendly and helpful! They went above and beyond!

10

Jackie

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Ashley

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

We stayed for week and couldn’t ask for a more hospitable stay than we had. All the staff were amazing and helpful through out the entire stay. We saw in previous reviews people said it was loud… we are in NYC anywhere would be. However we did not think it was noisy at all considering we are in the city. Highly suggest the location and hotel to anyone.

2

Catriona

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Rang the lobby at 2am about 10 times to no response as there was a drunk man trying to get in my room. I had to go down myself (single women alone) to find the receptionist asleep and has obviously muted the phone. Then went upstairs with another employee to try remove the man/find which room he was actually staying in and then tried again to get into my room despite me telling the receptionist my room number!!! Terrible and unsafe.

2

Matthew

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I didn’t stay. I came to check in. They were unable to find the reservation even though I showed the front desk the emailed copy of it. She was extremely rude. Ultimately I left and found another hotel.

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Michelle

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Receptionist at the check out desk was incredibly rude, dismissive, unhelpful and condescending. I queried about some payments I made upon check in the and queried if these were for deposit or hold and the reception male staff raised his voice at me, shutting me down and increasingly got aggressive with his tone that my husband had to step in to check what was going on. Other guests in line behind me were so shocked at the way he responded. It left a very bad taste and negative lasting memory of my stay here although everything else was great about this hotel. Very unfortunate and sad that I was mistreated by that male reception staff.

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Location

Central Midtown/Koreatown location near Penn Station, subways, and major sights like the Empire State Building and Times Square; very walkable and convenient for getting around.

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Jamie

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super convenient spot for getting around anywhere in the city, plus Koreatown was super accessible and safe whenever we came back at nighttime.

10

John

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great staff, convenient location to midtown/subway.

10

Nichole

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room in a great location!

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Christopher

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean. Courteous staff. Perfect location. Nice little gym to get a work out done.

8

Paula

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

comfy bed, clean, convenient location

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Linda

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

Enjoyed that this hotel was clean and easy walk to all the major NYC attractions I wanted to go to, would definitely stay again!

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Paul Andrew

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Life hotel is perfect for a visit to New York. Situated 1 block from Empire State, 5 minute walk to Macys or Maddison Square Gardens.Close to 5th avenue and Times square about 12 minute walk. Plus several subways near by i.e. Penn Station and Herald Square making it so well situated to get around New York. Like most US hotels breakfast not included but you do get 15% voucher off for breakfast not sure if this is for once or whole duration of stay. You are also supposed to get voucher each day for free tea and coffee in the morning. We only got 1st day but as we didnt like the tea or coffee on 1st day didnt enquire why we didnt get subsequent vouchers. Neither of our rooms had a view, well you just had a view of a brick wall and a fire escape. But that said staff friendly and helpful, rooms met our needs though would have preferred a firmer matress but accept thats personal choice

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Rafael

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Great location and service

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Jennifer

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

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.

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Jennifer

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean and quiet and the location was perfect for getting around in Midtown.

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Dining

On-site dining is inconsistent: during renovations the bar/restaurant was closed or limited to a lobby cafe with complimentary morning coffee. When operating, the restaurant/bar received positive comments, though morning service could be slow.

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Catherine

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms are very small. They gave us a luggage stand that when opened could barely squeeze around bed. Chair at the desk prevented you opening the closet. Bathroom was nice…..good shower. No views!!! The location was fine…..found 2 good eateries close by and very good. If you like Korean food you are right in the middle of KoreaTown. Good central location. Cafe in the lobby had a few good breakfast choices and the hotel paid for the coffee and tea.

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lynda

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and spacious for nyc. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Lobby bar and restaurant Zoi has a terrific vibe. I had business meetings so I couldn’t check out the food but it looked good! I will definitely stay here again.

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Anjana

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

It was a very nice and extremely clean room in a great location. It was only a 15 min walk to the Times Square and a 3 min walk to the Empire state building. Staff was really helpful and friendly.They offer tea/coffee vouchers for your stay. The only negative thing is that they don't have a restaurent on site but there were lot of restaurents near the hotel so it wasn't a big problem.

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Julia

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean and the stay was very pleasant. The restaurant/bar being shutdown for renovations was a huge let down expecting that to be a huge convenience. Would stay again, thanks for a great weekend and decent prices.

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Leanne

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

It was a lovely hotel with a very cool bar and nice restaurant on the main level. The location was excellent for taking the subway. There are a lot of shops and restaurants close by and you could easily walk to popular attractions like the Empire State Building and Times Square. The staff was very friendly and our room was really nice and clean. I would have liked a towel holder near the shower, also a mini fridge and coffee maker in the room, although the free cup of coffee at the bar each morning was a nice concession. The food was good although the service at the bar in the morning was slow. Overall I would give it 4.5 stars and would definitely stay at this hotel again.

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cyril

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is terrific for public transit and is also very walkable. ... The hotel itself is an old building, but it has been nicely renovated. My complaint is that the hotel doesn't have coffee or tea available early enough in the morning. It shouldn't be terribly complicated to have coffee available in the lobby at 6 a.m.

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erez

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and a very nice hotel, great bar and restaurant as well, and night is a very popular destination.

8

Cindy

Apr 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Would have received 5 stars if the bar area was up and running.

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FATIH

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Turkish Restaurant Amazing

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Omar

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location and our room was spotless, maybe messy at the enter but is under construction getting ready for a bar restaurant which will be great!

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1	2 $452	3 $482	4 $431	5 $374	6 $416	7 $441
8 $250	9 $289	10 $385	11 $433	12 $337	13 $426	14 $400
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Life Hotel New York

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