Chelsea Inn

3.0 star property

Room options

Standard Double Room Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(132 reviews)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

Standard Double Room with Shared Bath

7.0 out of 10
Good
(48 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

New York

With a stay at Chelsea Inn, you'll be centrally located in New York, just a 3-minute walk from 5th Avenue and 12 minutes by foot from New York University. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Washington Square Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from The High Line Park.

What's nearby

  • 5th Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Union Square Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Flatiron Building - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gramercy Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • New York University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • New York 14th St. Station - 4 min walk
  • 14 St. Station (6th Av.) - 4 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hollywood Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Think Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪little maven - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Hummus & Pita Co. - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oramen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Chelsea Inn

Chelsea Inn offers 45 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Stay in one of 45 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free hotel was built in 1880.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1880
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from March 12 2026 to April 10 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping fee: USD 35

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Chelsea Inn
Inn Chelsea
Chelsea Inn - 17th Street Hotel New York City
Chelsea Hotel 17th Street
Chelsea Inn Hotel
Chelsea Inn New York
Chelsea Inn Hotel New York

Chelsea Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 948 out of 2018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 562 out of 2018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 264 out of 2018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 2018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 131 out of 2018 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was great! Location is close to many shops and subway stations. We stayed here to go to the village and Chelsea Piers and got to enjoy a nice fresh snow in the city while having a perfect place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

hugh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. There is no elevator but thankfully I was only on the third floor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good size, clean room, very easy in and out even without a key
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, very clean air--not stuffy at all. Would have liked a complimentary bottle of water. But comfortable all in all. Very friendly and courteous staff. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Albert

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Got a room on the 5th floor and they don't have an elevator. Property was fully booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Liked: Staff & service
Lights in the bathroom weren’t working and it was very dark. And the sink was stopped up. People at the desk were very nice and the hotel is convenient to the metro.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

LILLIAN

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura, Haverhill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was in rm 501 door 1 and I had to sleep with the window opened due to the ac not working i so scared thinking a rat might crawl in. Also we had to share a bathroom and it was horrible having to wait for my roommate to use the bathroom. I was on the 5th floor with no elevator. But besides that it was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, staff is friendly, excellent value for the cost. I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless. Excellent value for money. Friendly helpful staff. Well located. Very compact. Be ready for climbing stairs. Mattress was ok but we rolled into the middle. Wifi connection very poor is my only real complaint.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the hotel was fine. The webform had a problem (using an Android cell phone)--I could not upload photo identification for both guests, which resulted in a minor delay. After 5 the problem could have been more serious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Extremely small. Great location. Heating pipe exposed beside bed (gets very hot) so it’s a hazard.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple and efficient! Wish more hotels were like that, just put a card on file, charge or change it, get a code for your entry annd room and your set. Wish it wasn’t a shared bathroom but everything else is great. It was nice to see it was a single bed instead of doubles. Makes the romantic night even more worth it. Thank you Chelsea Inn!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Geovanny, Lehigh Acres

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Everything was great! can’t complain Polite and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was a good value. Simple, clean, and with friendly staff. It was my first visit to the hotel after visiting NYC many times. I’ll be trying them again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hideki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and convinient location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, very nice staff, excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Lucinda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room I had was so hot because of the hot water pipe running through the room. It must have been 80 degrees at least. As a result, I didn’t sleep well. Otherwise the location is great and the staff is very friendly. I would recommend a room in the back of the building as the street level noise is loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Isrrael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff. LOUD @$$ BED but comfortable. Tiny cozy room. Shared bathroom but other guests were respectful. 2 flights of stairs, NO ELEVATOR. This was pretty bad but manageable just horrible after walking all day. Free water and snacks. Good stay, u get more than expected from the price!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was literally at the front entrance of the hotel so could hear every guest coming and going. Unable to open shades/curtains bc there would be zero privacy. Mattress was super uncomfortable and bedframe was very noisy any time we even rolled over. Not a great night’s rest in this particular room but bathroom was updated and very clean and the staff was great. Have stayed here before and the room was better but still a fair amount of street noise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025