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Life Hotel New York

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Lobby
Gastropub
Exterior
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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, 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.)
    ‪34 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
(84 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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Studio King | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio King

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower (Accessible, Roll In shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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, spaciousness and cleanliness
  • 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.

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. 794 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 365 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1412 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very close to shops, right around the corner from the subway and buses. Hotel was clean and staff were excellent at going out of their way to get what I needed. Lift was a bit slow but for the hotel it’s about right. Good restaurant and bar on lobby floor which was handy.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They have discounted taxi fees to get to the airport!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The rooms are fashioned to pay homage to the original era of the building which I appreciated, it was like stepping back in time which was really cool. I thought my room could have used a deep clean though bc there was a good amount of dust on the main light fixture that hangs over the bed, behind the headboard and on the molding. Otherwise the room and the bathroom were clean. It was also surprisingly quiet for where it’s located.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
rooms were very limited with amenities, no clocks, very modest service, but clean and inexpensive
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Edgar

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

angely

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. The staff were nice and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was of course unique; it was also clean, very well located and had nice sized rooms for the price. The only real issue I had was with the elevator but it is an old building so it was understandable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Two elevators were different but interesting. I'm sure issues were due to the age of the building , but they didn't move efficiently. Beautiful building & bar though 3am morning taxi call to airport was terrific! I💖NY!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great small hotel that was welcoming. Clean, comfortable and excellent location. Beds were super comfy. Staff was attentive. Can’t say anything bad! I’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, conveniently located, and great price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Makeda, Malden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy, the room was nice. But there are little things like checking out, i asked if the receipt would be mailed to me and I still have not received it days later. I do also wish there was a fridge and a coffee maker in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff was super friendly and accommodating. Huge shout out to Chris and Francisco for making us feel like family. I visit NYC several times a year and usually switch up hotels everytime. Never again, the Life Hotel woll be my.ho to hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in midtown close to 5th avenue. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Good base for exploring New York.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Krystal M

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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