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Life Hotel New York

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Exterior
Gastropub
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, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪29 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
(87 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
(42 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Studio, Multiple Beds (King)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Empire)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 Double Bed, Terrace (Empire, Double Queen)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Studio (Writer's)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon and 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 cleanliness, comfy beds 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 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 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 - 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 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.

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. 843 out of 1491 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1491 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1491 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1491 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1491 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, Newton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Courteous, helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
When asked if I could extend my check out I was told it was booked which is understandable so we checked out on time to than receive a confirmation that it was extended after. The team didn’t seem engaged
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEIGH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I just stayed at the Life Hotel with my girls and I loved the old charm this hotel provided. The bar area was gorgeous and I had Thanksgiving dinner here. Chris at the front desk was so friendly and helpful. Even chatted up the girls. Great experience. Made my trip from Florida to New York perfect! XOXO - The Green Girls
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ioan

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The concierge let us check in early and was very friendly when we first walked in the door. All the other staff from the restaurant, the bar, maintenance, etc. were also very welcoming and kind. The room was clean and anytime we asked for more towels or more toilet paper (4 girls in one room), they immediately fulfilled our request! The atmosphere downstairs was great at night and staying in the room was really quiet. I would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jeong Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
방은 깨끗했지만, 인터넷이 가끔 문제를 일으켰습니다.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT PROPERTY CLOSE TO EVERYTHING, FRIENDLY STAFF AND CLEAN ROOM. THERE WAS NOTHING I DIDNT LIKE ABOUT PROPERTY.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarja

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The lights over the bed needed to be dusted but other than that everything was clean and smelled fresh.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best hotel staff in all New York; from start to finish everyone makes you feel like family!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are tiny. Decor is worn. Staff is friendly, but I do not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chris and team we very nice: upgraded my room because of elevator concerns… Chris helped with bags and really was very accommodating…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My whole experice was awesome, I had to modify my stay due to a death in the family. My check in was on my birthday, staff was great, made my stay a wonderful & great experience. They helped me with making the changes to my reservation along with hotels.com agent. From hotel check in to my check out, it was awesome. Christopher & the day shift manager (sorry, I forgot her name), the valet who handled my luggage & brought up the fridge to my room. I'm planning to stay here again when i return to NY.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luiz

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Hillary

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Randy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was great, as was the hotel bar. Also a great location. However, the walls are very thin and the bed is not that comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great and the beds were very comfortable! Chris and staff were very friendly and helpful! They went above and beyond!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Nandana

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Isaac

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic in every way
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean. Courteous staff. Perfect location. Nice little gym to get a work out done.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and spacious for nyc. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Lobby bar and restaurant Zoi has a terrific vibe. I had business meetings so I couldn’t check out the food but it looked good! I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025