The Hotel Chelsea
222 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011, New York, United States
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
The Hotel Chelsea is an upmarket hotel set in a quaint redbrick building at 222 W 23rd St in New York City. It’s a short walk to a subway station (about 2 minutes), around 10 minutes on foot to Madison Square Garden, and roughly a mile from the Empire State Building. Rooms are styled with parquet floors and plush vintage furnishings, and include cable TV and free Wi‑Fi alongside marble bathrooms and minifridges. Upgraded rooms add Nespresso machines, balconies, and/or skyline views, while studios and 1- to 2-bedroom apartments provide kitchens or kitchenettes for longer stays. On-site dining includes a stylish Spanish restaurant, and reviews also reference a sushi option praised for food quality. Event facilities include a ballroom distinguished by marble pillars and antique brass chandeliers, with nearby sights like The High Line (about 779 m) and the Whitney Museum of American Art (about 1,140 m) adding to the location’s appeal.
Best for
Best suited to travelers who want a characterful NYC stay with strong dining and a walkable Manhattan base, with quick access to a nearby subway station. It’s also a good fit for extended-stay guests who value in-room cooking, thanks to studios and apartments with kitchens/kitchenettes and select rooms with balconies and skyline views.
Travel tips
Plan to use the nearby subway station for fast cross-town and uptown travel, especially for farther attractions like The Metropolitan Museum of Art (about 4,823 m) and Central Park (about 5,001 m). Many highlights are reachable on foot or by a short ride, including The High Line (about 779 m), Bryant Park (about 1,556 m), and Times Square (about 1,792 m). If you want outdoor space, consider booking an upgraded room with a balcony in advance.
What guests say
Reviews frequently highlight a distinctive, “cool” atmosphere and an exceptional Manhattan location. Staff are often praised as a major positive, and guests also mention enjoying the on-site restaurants, including notably strong food quality. Roominess is called out as a plus in at least some accommodations. A recurring downside noted in feedback is that service can occasionally feel aloof or stuck-up, even when other aspects of the stay are appreciated.
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