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Life Hotel New York

4.2starstarstarstarstar(500+)
Average
location_on19 W 31st St, New York, New York, 10001

What Guests Say

comfortable bed (45)quiet room (9)spacious bathroom (8)
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Score: 40/100

Average value — pricing aligns with market expectations.

Guest Reviews

Heather Soersdalstarstarstar2026-03-06T05:36:42

"Cons: The room i had on the second floor had a view from one window of an internal hallway where employees stored their belongings and cleaning supplies, and a view from the other window of a ladder in a dark hallway. No natural light. Very depressing. The heater/ac was loud and turned on and off fr"

Purple Artstarstarstarstarstar2026-01-22T02:12:50

"I loved my stay at this hotel. They upgraded me to a king room ("because they had it") and it was so spacious and quiet and comfortable. 5$3 bathroom was big and had a bathtub! It was very clean and the bed very comfy. A little on the soft side, which I like. The staff were kind and helpful. Coffee "

Andrea Dearlovestarstarstarstarstar2026-03-01T19:14:00

"We loved our stay at Life Hotel! The location in Korea town was perfect for everything we wanted to do. The staff was FANTASTIC! Francisco, Emanie were warm and funny and full of great recommendations! The bed was SO COMFY and the shower pressure perfect. Loved all of it! Thank you!!!!!"

Livi Rosenfeldstarstarstarstarstar2026-02-07T18:14:36

"I stayed in the Life Hotel for over a month I had the best experience! The facilities were great - rooms are spacious compared to places in NY, comfy beds, nice vibe with a restaurant in the lobby of the hotel. The location is very central, lots of restaurants all around and felt safe as I was trave"

Elle Conniestarstarstarstarstar2026-03-07T03:07:10

"Looked high and Low for a modern Hotel with a real bathroom door! This Hotel had a hinged door with a latch! None of the sliding barn doors of the modern renovations! Modern clean simple and our room was very soundproof as there was a bumping nightclub in the basement! Bag storage after we checked o"

About

In an ornate, former LIFE Magazine office building dating from 1894, this boutique hotel in Midtown is a 5-minute walk from the 34 Street - Herald Sq Station subway and 4 minutes' walk from the Empire State Building. The individually decorated rooms feature brass fixtures and wrought-iron beds mixed with modern touches such as free Wi-Fi, and 60-inch flat-screen TVs with access to social gaming. There's a contemporary restaurant and lobby bar, as well a speakeasy-style basement cocktail bar. A fitness center is open 24/7, and pets are welcome.

photo_cameraLife Hotel New York

Review Keywords

comfortable bed (45)view of empire state building (29)proximity to times square (27)subway access (17)boutique hotel (10)quiet room (9)bag storage (9)spacious bathroom (8)sofa bed (8)free coffee (6)

Amenities

Free Wi-FiPaid breakfastPaid parkingAccessibleAir-conditionedBusiness centerPet-friendlyRoom serviceRestaurantFitness centerBarSmoke-free
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Low Dissatisfaction Risk

10% of reviews indicate dissatisfaction — in line with expectations for this category.

Rating Distribution

5star
582
4star
184
3star
64
2star
37
1star
70