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Life Hotel New York

4.0 star property

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The exterior of the Life Hotel New York, featuring a classic facade, a prominent entrance with a black awning, and a well-maintained outdoor area with potted plants.
A modern restaurant with leather booths and tables, featuring a long counter and a view of the city.
A reception area with a framed portrait, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted light.
A bar area with a marble countertop, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view through a large window.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Classic Queen Room

A bedroom with a white bed, a wooden nightstand, a bedside table, a wall-mounted lamp, and a ceiling light fixture.

Classic Queen Room

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with shutters, a wall-mounted TV, and a bedside table with a plant.

Classic King Room

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

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a unique chandelier.

Deluxe King Room

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a headboard, a wall-mounted light, and two framed artworks.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bed with a black and white frame, a blue bed skirt, and two bedside lamps.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a blue skirt, a gold and black metal frame, and white bedding. There is a framed quote on the wall, a small bedside table with a remote, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Studio (King)

A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a chandelier, and a framed quote on the wall.

Studio (King)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed quote on the wall, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower

A bedroom with a metal bed frame, white bedding, a blue bench, and a framed quote on the wall.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Empire)

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a mirror, and wall-mounted lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Empire)

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

View all photos for Studio, Terrace (Empire, Double Queen)

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a mirror, and wall-mounted lamps.

Studio, Terrace (Empire, Double Queen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio (Writer's)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view through a large window.

Studio (Writer's)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

A bedroom with a bed, a large mirror, and a chandelier.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 2,089 reviews
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includes taxes & fees
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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. Open daily.
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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

Life Hotel New York Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 989 out of 1757 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 446 out of 1757 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 1757 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1757 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1757 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and room was clean and very comfortable
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at Great Location in Manhattan. Very easy and accomodations clean, bed large and there was a tub!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff was awesome! 2nd time staying here and loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel wonderful staff would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well kept, and the staff was very friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Destiny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but clean, beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to midtown and nomad
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Life Hotel is lovely. The rooms are simple elegance. The bed and bedding is amazing. Everything was very clean and well kept. The staff- front desk, housekeeping were all great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tykie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Clean rooms. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gentiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! Genc was a gem!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in and check out was quick and easy. The bed was very comfortable and room was cute.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bhavik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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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

Bert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Life Hotel has excellent location & proximate to so many popular NYC highlights. Felt very safe any time of day & modern in its own sense without compromise of its historic character. Staff was always helpful & reaponsive
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026