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.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - 51 min drive
Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.) - 84 min drive
New York W 32nd St. Station - 3 min walk
Penn Station - 9 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
Jongro BBQ - 4 min walk
Woorijip - 3 min walk
Grace Street Coffee & Desserts - 4 min walk
Osamil - 1 min walk
Turntable Bar & Karaoke - 3 min walk
About this property
Life Hotel New York
You'll be in a fantastic location at Life Hotel New York, only a five-minute walk from 5th Avenue and Empire State Building. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout. Also, Herald Square and Madison Square Garden are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: 34 St. Station (Herald Square) is 4 minutes and 28 St. Station (Broadway) is 4 minutes.
Languages
English, Spanish
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 and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
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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 18
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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 cots (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 Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking
Off-site 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
To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–1:00 PM
Coffee shop
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 1894
24-hour fitness centre
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 91
Raised toilet seat
Raised toilet seat height (centimetres): 43
Grab bar near toilet
Toilet grab bar height (centimetres): 79
Bathroom emergency pull cord
5 steps 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
Pillow-top mattress
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall shower heads
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Free local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Blue Mezze Cafe – On-site café.
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 checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 33.28 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee inclusions:
Fitness centre access
In-room bottled water
Phone calls (may be limited)
Optional extras
To-go 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 that 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 that you 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 social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Life Hotel New York?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Resorts World Casino (21-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.
Does Life Hotel New York have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
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. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.
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Life Hotel New York Reviews
Reviews
8.6
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Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
The on-site restaurant and nearby dining options were highly praised for their variety, quality, and convenience. (10 reviews)
Parking was easily accessible and staff provided clear instructions for validation. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
8/10
I was impressed with the cleanliness of this hotel. Great location really good service. I would definitely stay here again.
Renay
1-night trip
10/10
Never disappoint! Will be staying here again!
Nashira
2-night trip
10/10
The Life Hotel was very clean, accomodating of all our needs quickly and with a smile, and I liked the location.
Dana
3-night trip
10/10
the hotel is situated in the heart of all actions. we enjoyed our stay. parking is couple blocks. and cheaper then most of other places.i think it will be even better if they offer complimentary breakfast
Vijay
4-night trip
10/10
It was excellent location, service and food. I will be definitely back. Everything perfect.
LENKA
1-night trip
10/10
Another great trip. Last day before returning to reality. This is our second stay at this property and we liked it even more. The location is close to the train station, subways going up and down (and all around), great places to eat, lots of shopping, and close to the public libraries that have great exhibits.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10
Great location. First floor room was much smaller than the higher floor we rented in 2023 but friendly helpful staff and again you can't beat the location. Found free weekend parking a block away on 31st street.
John
1-night trip
10/10
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.
Melissa
3-night trip
8/10
Close to every attraction. Great night life. Comfortable
Angel M
7-night trip
10/10
This hotel was the best! The staff at the hotel were more than amazing and so helpful during our stay! When we get back to NYC we will stay there again.
Matthew
2-night trip
8/10
Great staff, very small king room, little space for luggage. Great location!
Marcia
4-night trip
10/10
Life Hotel is a clean, comfortable, friendly hotel conveniently located near Penn Station.
Kathryn
2-night trip
10/10
Wonderful hotel in a perfect location. Staff was all fantastic
Verified traveller
5-night trip
4/10
Poor conditions of the room, very rude receptionists.
Fernando
2-night trip
8/10
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.
Leah
1-night trip
8/10
Everyone who worked there was so nice. The room was the perfect size and very clean. It's in a perfect location for transit and Korean food. The only downfalls were that the bed was very squeaky and bent in the center, and the windows let in a lot of surrounding noise.
Gabriela
1-night trip
10/10
Great
Thomas
2-night trip
10/10
Great stay, will come back
YUFENG
1-night trip
8/10
Great location
Keith
6-night trip
10/10
We were surprised by the quality of service and of the room for the price we paid. The room was spacious, old fashioned in the look but well decorated and comfortable. The lobby is very welcoming with a restaurant and a bar well decorated. Almost a European look. We will gladly return because the staff was also super friendly and did their best to please us, a memorable experience. Also the location is perfect and very safe. Bravo, great stay!
Georges
1-night trip
8/10
Great location. Clean, comfortable, and the staff was friendly.
Tiffiney
3-night trip
2/10
Room tiny and dirty
Martha
1-night trip
8/10
Hotel was wonderful for the stay. Room was very small and had no natural light, but for the location and the price point it was understandable.
Adam
4-night trip
8/10
Already wrote review for this stay.
Tisha
1-night trip
6/10
The Hotel is tired….the bed was super uncomfortable.It needed to be replaced with the lack of personality from the staff would not book again .Shame there is potential to be a step better .