Located near iconic Madison Square Garden, The Hotel Chelsea offers a warm welcome with its Spanish cuisine restaurant, El Quijote. Unwind in the spa tub or rejuvenate at the onsite spa with thalassotherapy and massage treatments. With free in-room WiFi and helpful staff who make every guest feel at home.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - 52 min drive
Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.) - 84 min drive
New York 23rd St. Station - 4 min walk
Penn Station - 11 min walk
New York 14th St. Station - 13 min walk
23 St. Station (7th Av.) - 1 min walk
23 St. Station (8th Av.) - 3 min walk
28 St. Station (7th Av.) - 5 min walk
Restaurants
Lions & Tigers & Squares - 3 min walk
Variety Coffee Roasters - 3 min walk
East One Coffee Roasters - 2 min walk
Café Chelsea - 2 min walk
Taco Bell - 1 min walk
About this property
The Hotel Chelsea
The Hotel Chelsea puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Madison Square Garden. You can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and Spanish cuisine is served at El Quijote, which is open for dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and overall property condition. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: 23 St. Station (7th Av.) is steps away and 23 St. Station (8th Av.) is 3 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
155 rooms
Arranged over 10 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only, 1 total)
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Working away
Meeting room
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Romance packages
Facilities
Built in 1883
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Communal living room
Fitness centre
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Reception hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Area rugs in room
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch Smart TV
Premium cable channels
Streaming services
Films for purchase
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Memory-foam mattress
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Champagne service
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 6 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Thai massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and thalassotherapy. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Dining
El Quijote – This restaurant specialises in Spanish cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 to 30 per person
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for USD 35.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for USD 35.0 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Hotel Chelsea
The Hotel Chelsea Hotel
The Hotel Chelsea New York
The Hotel Chelsea Hotel New York
Frequently asked questions
Does The Hotel Chelsea offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Hotel Chelsea does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Hotel Chelsea?
Yes, cats and dogs stay for free, with a limit of 1 total. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Hotel Chelsea?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Hotel Chelsea.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Hotel Chelsea?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Hotel Chelsea?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Resorts World Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Hotel Chelsea and nearby?
The Hotel Chelsea has a spa and a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near The Hotel Chelsea?
Yes, El Quijote offers Spanish cuisine.
What's the area around The Hotel Chelsea like?
The Hotel Chelsea is in Manhattan, a short 1-minute walk from 23 St. Station (7th Av.) and 8 minutes' walk from 5th Avenue. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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The Hotel Chelsea Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
History
Location
Bar
Bed
Restaurant
Art
Ambience
Historical
What guests liked
Dining options were excellent, with great restaurants and bars offering wonderful food and drinks. (12 reviews)
The spa is beautiful and offers an incredible experience. (5 reviews)
Breakfast was consistently impressive with a wide variety of options and excellent quality. (11 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
13 May, 2025
Go for the 2-bedroom suite if you need the space!
Wonderful, spacious suite. Perfect or family gatherings for birthday and graduation, as well as just chillin'
Erin
Erin, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Mar, 2025
Wonderful hotel with beautiful interiors and fascinating history two very good restaurants excellent location short walk to two subway lines and easy walk to Penn Station
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Mar, 2025
New favorite hotel in NY
Gorgeous, comfortable hotel. The restaurant is very delicious. New go to in NYC.
G H
G H, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Mar, 2025
Outstanding! Hotel Chelsea
Unique property very cool and bohemian. My new favorite hotel in NYC! Service is outstanding. Highly recommend!
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Feb, 2025
I loved the character of the building, dining options and general vibe of the rooms and hotel
dalia
dalia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Mar, 2025
I love Chelsea Hotel
NYC landmark hotel with a great history and vibe
Phillip
Phillip, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Mar, 2025
Excellent
The Hotel Chelsea is fantastic. The renovations have brought an icon of art and creativity to everyone. The staff are excellent and attentive and the restaurant and cafe are worth a few visits. Highly recommended.
Jason
Jason, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Feb, 2025
Very charming renovation of this historic hotel. beautiful bars and cafe.
Lindsey
Lindsey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jan, 2025
Great ambiance and wonderful dining options
Luis
Luis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jan, 2025
Loved the history of this hotel. Staff were wonderful, location was good.
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jan, 2025
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at in a long time, amazing vibe, and a great spa.
Marcel
Marcel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Dec, 2024
Great Hotel
A lovely hotel to stay in over Christmas
Lois
Lois, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jan, 2025
The history, the Hotel Bar, the art work on the walls. It is a beautiful hotel and hope to be able to stay again one day
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Mar, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience
Probably one of the best hotels I’ve stayed in. It’s stunning and has been renovated sensitively, preserving many of the original features. Plus it’s steeped in so much cultural history! Nearly cried when I had to leave!
Michaela
Michaela, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jan, 2025
Great location, great service.
Santo
Santo, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Mar, 2025
Wonderful stay
The Hotel Chelsea was fantastic. Cool old building with lots of history. Rooms keep the charm of a historic hotel, but upgraded and updated to provide the comfortable conveniences a luxury hotel should offer. Our room was incredibly quiet. You would never know you were in NYC. We'll be back.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jan, 2025
I thought it was an old hotel, but it was very well maintained. The staff were friendly and it was a comfortable hotel.
Hirofumi
Hirofumi, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jan, 2025
Lovely and unique property!
Kristopher
Kristopher, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Nov, 2024
Great stay at this iconic hotel!
Robin
Robin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Oct, 2024
Great hotel
Excellent hotel
Quintin
Quintin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jan, 2025
The room was fantastic - we upgraded so that we would have a bathtub (worth it), loved the variety of art throughout the hotel, the bars were both worth a visit, staff were friendly, and the clientele intriguing. Location was perfect too (for MSG, Broadway, shopping, etc.).
Colin
Colin, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Dec, 2024
Amazing hotel! Very convenient location. Will be back!
Ryan
Ryan, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Dec, 2024
This hotel is freaking amazing. Dont hesitate, this is the best hotel in NYC by alot.
Alissa
Alissa, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Apr, 2025
Old money style with modern comfort
I’ve always wanted to stay here; and rounded out my honeymoon with an overnight at the Chelsea! The service was STELLAR, we were given an upgrade for the occasion, a handwritten card, and a little gift from the hotel. In addition- my husband left his bag in a taxi (not an uber) which seemed like a needle in a haystack to try to track down. The front desk crew gave us swift assistance and tips and we were able to track down the driver (and backpack)! The room was CHOICE, wonderful attention to detail, super lush and comfortable, and the bath was heavenly. I would stay here all the time if I could afford it! I mainly took a video of the room which unfortunately can’t upload, but sharing a couple stills I took here.
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Dec, 2024
This is our favorite hotel to stay at in NYC. We love to celebrate our anniversary every December and the hotel always makes it extra special! Great location!