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Life Hotel New York

Property class: 4

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The exterior of the Life Hotel New York, featuring a classic facade, a prominent entrance with a black awning, and a well-maintained outdoor area with potted plants.
A reception area with a framed portrait, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted light.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view through a large window.
A bar area with a marble countertop, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A modern restaurant with leather booths and tables, featuring a long counter and a view of the city.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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19 West 31st Street, New York, NY, 10001
  • Place, Empire State Building
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Macy's
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Madison Square Garden
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Queen Room

A bedroom with a white bed, a wooden nightstand, a bedside table, a wall-mounted lamp, and a ceiling light fixture.

Classic Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with shutters, a wall-mounted TV, and a bedside table with a plant.

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe King Room

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, a television, and a unique chandelier.

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a headboard, a wall-mounted light, and two framed artworks.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(93 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bed with a black and white frame, a blue bed skirt, and two bedside lamps.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a blue skirt, a gold and black metal frame, and white bedding. There is a framed quote on the wall, a small bedside table with a remote, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio (King)

A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a chandelier, and a framed quote on the wall.

Studio (King)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed quote on the wall, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower

A bedroom with a metal bed frame, white bedding, a blue bench, and a framed quote on the wall.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Empire)

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a mirror, and wall-mounted lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Empire)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio, Terrace (Empire, Double Queen)

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a mirror, and wall-mounted lamps.

Studio, Terrace (Empire, Double Queen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio (Writer's)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view through a large window.

Studio (Writer's)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

A bedroom with a bed, a large mirror, and a chandelier.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 2,142 reviews
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includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Life Hotel New York

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and concierge services are onsite.
Life Hotel New York offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 60-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This New York hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
The sightseeing around Life Hotel New York gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from 5th Avenue. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Zoi Mediterranean, a fine-dining restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a multilingual staff and an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the spaciousness, cleanliness, and comfy beds
  • Steps from Empire State Building and 5 minutes by foot from Macy's
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at Life Hotel New York.

This 4-star New York hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Zoi Mediterranean - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Ten 11 Bar and Lounge - This gastropub serves dinner and light fare. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Zoi Bar - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available from 6:00 AM to midnight (USD 50 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ten 11 Bar and Lounge
  • Zoi Bar
  • Zoi Mediterranean

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet (79 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Raised toilet seat (43 centimetre high)

More

  • 10 floors
  • Built in 1894
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 40.16 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 0 to 20 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 50 per day (800 ft away; open 6:00 AM to midnight)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Parcel deliveries will be accepted for a fee only for guests named on the reservation. Any deliveries received more than 2 weeks before a guest's stay will be returned. The hotel cannot be held responsible for lost or damaged goods.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Herald Hotel
Herald Square Hotel New York
Herald Square New York
Hotel Herald
Hotel Herald Square
The Life Hotel
Life Hotel NoMad
Luxe Life Hotel New York
Life Hotel New York Hotel
Life Hotel New York New York
Life Hotel New York Hotel New York

Life Hotel New York Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1014 out of 1788 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 449 out of 1788 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1788 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1788 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1788 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Luara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Super convenient location and the rooms are r we on nice and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming boutique hotel! Overall pleased with our stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

melinda thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and room was clean and very comfortable
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, great hotel with super helpful staff. I can only recommend for a pleasant New York stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great little spot to stay! Friendly staff, very clean! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little hotel in an excellent and walkable area. Loved the room and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS U

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
LOVE this hotel so much. Can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, incredibly friendly and helpful staff, clean room - we had a great stay. There is a nightlife scene in the lobby at night if you’re up for it, but nothing we could hear in our room, which was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at Great Location in Manhattan. Very easy and accomodations clean, bed large and there was a tub!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jasun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing, and so super responsive! The room was larger than we expected for a room in NYC, and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff so friendly. Room was so pretty, quiet and the beds were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Life Hotel. Loved the decor and shower was great. Room seemed larger than most hotels I have stayed in NY. Very lively lobby bar and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel wonderful staff would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arjun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was charming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff was awesome! 2nd time staying here and loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well kept, and the staff was very friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean hotel and we loved the location and how quiet it was at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026