Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea by IHG
125 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001, New York, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.6 / 5
Overview
Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea is a high-rise, 3-star hotel in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, part of the IHG portfolio. It offers a Midtown base for sightseeing, roughly an 11-minute walk from Penn Station, putting rail and subway connections within easy reach. The hotel's public rating of 3.6 from nearly 3,000 reviews reflects a budget-to-midrange city stay focused on location over luxury.
Rooms
Rooms are traditional in style, equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen and cable TV, desks, and coffeemakers, with some rooms offering city views. Guest feedback frequently notes that rooms run small, though several travelers have found them larger than expected and consistently clean. Daily housekeeping is provided throughout the stay.
Dining & Services
An on-site Italian restaurant serves guests, with kids 12 and under eating free, and room service is available for added convenience. Some reviewers have flagged inconsistent breakfast service, citing understaffing and limited condiment or coffee availability at times. A 24-hour fitness room and a business center round out the on-site services.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The hotel sits within walking distance of major Manhattan landmarks, including the Flatiron Building (529m), Empire State Building (648m), Bryant Park (1.2km), and The High Line (1.1km). Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, the Whitney Museum, Rockefeller Center, and Top of The Rock are all under two kilometers away, while Central Park, the Met, and the American Museum of Natural History are reachable within a longer walk or short ride.
Best for
This hotel suits budget-conscious sightseers and families who want to walk to major Manhattan landmarks like the Flatiron Building, Empire State Building, and The High Line without paying premium Midtown rates. It also works well for travelers prioritizing location and friendly service over spacious rooms, given its compact traditional accommodations and central Chelsea address.
Travel tips
Penn Station is about an 11-minute walk away, making it a practical arrival/departure point for Amtrak, NJ Transit, and multiple subway lines. Many top attractions -- the Empire State Building, Flatiron Building, and Bryant Park -- are within a 15-minute walk, so comfortable shoes can save on transit costs. If breakfast is important, consider timing your visit to the on-site restaurant outside peak hours, as some guests have reported slower service during busy periods.
What guests say
Recurring positive feedback centers on the hotel's friendly and helpful staff, consistently clean rooms, and convenient Chelsea location near major attractions. Several guests specifically praised smooth check-in and check-out experiences and daily housekeeping service. On the negative side, some reviewers noted that rooms can feel small, and dining feedback was mixed, with complaints about understaffed breakfast service, missing condiments, and limited food variety, though others found rooms roomier than anticipated. One reviewer also reported a last-minute reservation cancellation, though staff response to the issue was described as helpful.
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