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Life Hotel New York

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near 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
  • Bar

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Deep soaking bathtub
The current price is CNY1,187
CNY1,658 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(91 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio (King) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio (King)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Empire)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, Terrace (Empire, Double Queen)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Studio (Writer's)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
19 West 31st Street, New York, NY, 10001

What's nearby

  • Greeley Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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
  • Herald Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 19 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 32 min drive
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 43 min drive
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 56 min drive
  • Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 98 min drive
  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 3 min walk
  • Penn Station - 8 min walk
  • New York 23rd St. Station - 10 min walk
  • 34 St. Station (Herald Square) - 4 min walk
  • 28 St. Station (Broadway) - 4 min walk
  • 33 St. Station (Park Av. S) - 6 min walk

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

  • When you stay at Life Hotel New York, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Empire State Building and Macy's. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Zoi Mediterranean, which serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: 34 St. Station (Herald Square) is 4 minutes and 28 St. Station (Broadway) is 4 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 98 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Offsite parking within 800 ft (USD 50 per day), from 6:00 AM to midnight
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1894
  • 24-hour fitness center

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Raised toilet seat height (inches): 17
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (inches): 31
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • 5 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 60-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Zoi Mediterranean - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Ten 11 Bar and Lounge - This gastropub serves dinner and light fare. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Zoi Bar - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 40.16 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Fitness center access
    • In-room bottled water
    • Phone calls (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 0 to 20 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 50 per day (800 ft away; open 6:00 AM to midnight)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
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.

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

Does Life Hotel New York offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Life Hotel New York does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Life Hotel New York?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of USD 150 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Life Hotel New York?

You can check in starting at 3 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Life Hotel New York?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Resorts World Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Life Hotel New York and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

Are there restaurants at or near Life Hotel New York?

Yes, Zoi Mediterranean offers Mediterranean cuisine.

Does Life Hotel New York have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Life Hotel New York like?

Life Hotel New York is in Manhattan, a short 4-minute walk from 34 St. Station (Herald Square) and 4 minutes' walk from Empire State Building. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel's breakfast options were good and delicious, with some guests finding it to be a highlight of their stay. (11 reviews)
  • The gym was great and well-maintained. (4 reviews)
  • The property offers discounted taxi fees to the airport for convenient travel. (3 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Great location and staff was very helpful.
Luara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Love this hotel. Super convenient location and the rooms are r we on nice and comfy.
Karen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing, and so super responsive! The room was larger than we expected for a room in NYC, and we would definitely stay there again.
Laura, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel at Great Location in Manhattan. Very easy and accomodations clean, bed large and there was a tub!
Veronica, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Super cute hotel in the middle of Midtown close to everything. Clean and fresh. The only downside was the loud noise from the air conditioning.
Stine, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Genci at the front desk was super nice, and the housekeeper I met was friendly too. Beautiful room, so clean and modern but stil felt cozy. Would love to stay here again.
Zoe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean cute hotel! Great food and atmosphere. Nice staff as they’re very welcoming. 12 mins walk from Harry Potter store and 18 mins walk from the Hudson. Very convenient hotel for every stops on our list.
Gentiane, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and cozy, staff were friendly, and location was perfect. Would stay here again.
Meagan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay - great onsite restaurant - great location!
Michael, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is great, the location is fantastic. Close to everything. Very walkableall around. The room was very comfortable, and the staff is very nice and friendly.
Bhavik, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was exceptionally great, hotel was clean, great restaurant and night lounge.
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was so kind and helpful.
Bert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel, the staff was very helpful, specially Chris Skarlette who went above and beyond to make my stay feel special.
Marisol, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff here is awesome. Not our first stay and definitely don't be the last !
Art, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, attentive staff and fantastic location.
JAMIE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room and location
Jeffrey, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hospitality, uniqueness of location and the midtown location!!
Kimberly, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, cute hotel, convenient location
Cammi, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was spacious and quiet even when there’s a bar downstairs. Staff was helpful too.
Merille, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The complimentary coffee was excellent; great location; and unique character of the room and building
Jennifer, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Location is lights out.
roberto, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful hotel! Room was clean, beds and bathroom were lovely. The only suggestion i would make is securing the elevators. The lobby/restaurant is busy and the inside of the hotel being a bit more secure for guests only may be a good idea.
Katie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved this hotel! Very friendly staff, and cozy restaurant and bar with fantastic ambience. Next time I come to nyc I will definitely stay here! Convenient location!
Joanna, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great staff, good location, close to everything in midtown.
Erik, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, comfortable beds, and very attractive lobby/bar
Eddy, 2-night trip