Hotel Richland LES

Hotel Richland LES

5 Allen St, New York, NY 10002, New York, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.2 / 5

Hotel Richland LES is a 3-star, glass-fronted boutique-style hotel set on Allen Street in Manhattan’s vibrant Chinatown/Lower East Side area, surrounded by shops and restaurants. The hotel sits about a 4-minute walk from a subway station, making it convenient for exploring both Lower Manhattan and Midtown. Rooms are described as unfussy with warm decor and soundproof windows, and include free Wi‑Fi, desks, safes, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs with DVD players; coffeemakers are also provided. Some rooms offer city views, and minifridges are available for an added surcharge. On-site common areas include a lobby sitting area and a business center. Nearby, guests are within roughly 1 mile of the Brooklyn Bridge, and within easy reach of landmarks such as One World Trade Center and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

Best for

This hotel is best for city explorers who want strong transit access and a Lower Manhattan base: it’s a short walk to the subway and close to the Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center, and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. It also suits travelers who value a small, simple room setup with in-room work space (desk), Wi‑Fi, and quieter interiors aided by soundproof windows.

Travel tips

If you plan to tour Lower Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge is about 1.0 km away, while One World Trade Center and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum are roughly 1.7 km away—walkable for many visitors. For Midtown sightseeing, major stops like Times Square (~4.8 km) and Rockefeller Center (~5.0 km) are straightforward via the nearby subway. If you want in-room cold storage, confirm the minifridge surcharge ahead of time and ask about the hotel’s deposit/refund process at check-in and checkout.

What guests say

Guests frequently highlight the location as a major advantage, noting easy connections by subway and good access to Lower Manhattan sights. Staff friendliness and helpfulness stands out in multiple comments, including assistance with local recommendations and general hospitality. Several reviews mention rooms being small, which some frame as typical for New York. Cleanliness and comfort are mentioned positively by some guests, while at least one report raises a serious concern about bedbugs. A deposit/refund delay was also mentioned as a negative logistics point by one guest.

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