Life Hotel New York

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Studio (Writer's) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby
Gastropub
Gastropub

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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19 West 31st Street, New York, NY, 10001
  • Place, 5th Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Empire State Building
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Madison Square Garden
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(90 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Studio (King)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Empire)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, Terrace (Empire, Double Queen)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio (Writer's)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Life Hotel New York

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and concierge services are on-site.
Life Hotel New York offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 60-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This New York hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
The sightseeing around Life Hotel New York gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from 5th Avenue. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Zoi Mediterranean, a fine-dining restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include multilingual staff and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds, cleanliness and spaciousness
  • Steps from Empire State Building and 5 minutes on foot from Macy's
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at Life Hotel New York.

This 4-star New York hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Zoi Mediterranean – This fine-dining restaurant specialises 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 specialises 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet (79 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Raised toilet seat (43 centimetre high)

More

  • 10 floors
  • Built in 1894
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

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: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 40.16 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness centre access
  • In-room bottled water
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Life Hotel New York Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 926 out of 1644 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 420 out of 1644 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1644 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1644 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1644 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean hotel and we loved the location and how quiet it was at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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

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

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was exceptionally great, hotel was clean, great restaurant and night lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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
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10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was amazing. Close to everything. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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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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

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, comfortable bed, clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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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

Cammi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, cute hotel, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bonita Mae

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff and beautiful historical hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Noreen Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would definitely stay again. Perfect location for sight seeing. Clean room, lovely staff. We really appreciated the daily water bottles.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alfred Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loverly rooms, excellent bar and restaurant downstairs
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

chad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here. Chris is theeeee best as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The complimentary coffee was excellent; great location; and unique character of the room and building
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room great staff. No issues. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location and friendly staff. Would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Imani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great! We loved our room and the bathroom was incredible! We really appreciated all that Chris did for us, he really made our stay memorable! The food at Zoi was incredible and the atmosphere at ten11 was such a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Erik

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, staff was polite, location was perfectly situated to walk all over Manhattan. The complementary water bottles were also a nice touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026