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Life Hotel New York

4.0 star property

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Gastropub
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Exterior
Lobby
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(81 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Futon | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, Futon

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Futon and 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Life Hotel New York

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Empire State Building
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 a 24-hour front desk 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
  • To-go 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 a lift are also featured at Life Hotel New York.

This 4-star New York hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a to-go breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
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 breakfast to-go available 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM 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

  • 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 - 18

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 to-go 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

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

Reviews

Life Hotel New York Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 770 out of 1359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1359 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely close to MSG, as we attended the Gaga show! This is located in Koreatown! Absolutely love it there
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved everything about our stay here. The location was absolutely ideal, yet somehow sound-proofed so well that we weren't disturbed by any outside noise. The room was immaculate and well-maintained, the staff were all so pleasant and kind too. I really can't fault this hotel whatsoever. We will most certainly return on our next visit to New York!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Xing

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely surprise in Midtown

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was surprisingly good sized for NYC…. Easy location for transportation. We loved the smaller boutique hotel vibe!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel a short walking distance from the Empire State Building
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyley

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean and safe, the staff is friendly and serviceable. The location is excellent for shopping and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Madison Square Gardens and Herald Square Old world charm and small but comfy room. A delicious breakfast was included.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was a little dark dated the room was nice and clean but the bed was good not great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omega, North Andover

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service and cleanliness! Way better than other hotels I’ve stayed at before
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Daniel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was very good. Would come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel with beautiful restaurant/bar downstairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025