Chelsea Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Interior entrance
In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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46 W 17th St, New York, NY, 10011
  • Place, 5th Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Square Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Flatiron Building
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(132 reviews)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room with Shared Bath

7.0 out of 10
Good
(48 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Chelsea Inn

Along with express check-in, this smoke-free hotel has express check-out and a front desk safe. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is available on request.
Chelsea Inn offers 45 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The great public transport around Chelsea Inn gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from 5th Avenue. Features include free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a front desk safe
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Just a 3-minute walk from 5th Avenue and 12 minutes on foot from New York University
Chelsea Inn offers its guests express check-in, express check-out, and a front desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star New York hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1880
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 12 March 2026 to 27 May 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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:

  • Cash deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

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.

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: USD 35

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Chelsea Inn.

Property is also known as

Chelsea Inn
Inn Chelsea
Chelsea Inn - 17th Street Hotel New York City
Chelsea Hotel 17th Street
Chelsea Inn Hotel
Chelsea Inn New York
Chelsea Inn Hotel New York

Chelsea Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 931 out of 1980 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 550 out of 1980 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 257 out of 1980 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 1980 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 130 out of 1980 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julia Fayngold, Dunwoody

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Clean, not too tiny room and bath. Helpful staff. Very affordable. Good location. Very firm high pillows - if that is not to your liking it’s a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Julia, Dunwoody

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless and clean. Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes clean room .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zaheer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fatuma

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Staff was so nice. But.. bed was not good old and broken down and pushed up against the heat source which was so hot all night Overall okay for the price I would stay again if I had too
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Katya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bonito el cuarto. Pequeño pero acogedor! Buen servicio!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, good location. Everything we wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Sydney

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very small -- not as advertised. Smelly. Hostel -- not hotel/inn
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Zadoo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Positives: clean, comfortable bed, fridge Staff support lacking, no elevators, irritating check in process.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

María Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excelente estadía
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room but clean and great location. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, great place and location for the low cost!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

romaine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It’s cheap. Be prepared to walk up stairs to your room. Small rooms. You get what you pay for.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was nice and helpful. For me it was perfect bc I lived in nyc for 12 years so it felt like home. The room is like a bedroom. Took a while for the hot bath water to warm up. That’s the only thing I can think of honestly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ayeisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice clean room and bathroom. had everything we needed, from toiletries and hairdryer to fridge and microwave. Coffee and snacks at reception. very safe. good location near subway stations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Maeve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

January

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
put in my credit card info and had to take a picture of it as well as my ID and a day later i get a $132 and $432 charge for concert resale tickets, what a coincidence. save yourself the time and don’t stay here. i knew something was fishy when they wanted a photo of my card info. card number, expiration date and cvv. protect yourself and be smart. or you’re gonna regret it. not to mention the blood stained sheet me and my bf slept on and didn’t notice till the next morning and load moaning sounds coming from a floor or so down. the people at the front desk were none existent most of the time and when requested a refund they denied.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026