Chelsea Lodge New York City

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318 West 20th Street New York City, New York, United States, 212-243-4499;-800-373-1116

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Travel Blogs by Travelers Who Stayed at the Chelsea Lodge New York City
First Night in New York

The flight from Heatrow to New York was ok, I bought a laptop at the airport really cheap, I couldn't imagine stopping in an internet cafe everyday for the next year to write this blog. Arriving in New York you have to go through the typical border control, which was easier and quicker then I thought. I was a bit frightened they would let me in because they would suspect I might stay here to work or something, but no problem. Out on the streets I suddenly realised I was in New York, I always ...

New York City, New York, United States geoffreyverdonc
New York, New York

What to say about New York, it's big, larger than life, it's beautiful, fast, amazing, the food deli's are an amazing exposition of all kinds of food, people talk fast, traffic is tremendous. It takes all the superlatives in the dictionary to describe this city, I love it, I can't imagine how anyone could not fall in love with this city. It's a pity I'm on a tight budget, this is the kind of place you'd like to spend a lot of money in,. but hey, someday....... Talking about money, I changed 1...

New York City, New York, United States geoffreyverdonc
30th in the Big Apple

NYC Arrived late in the evening and made it to out hotel in Chelsea (downtown) where we met up with Amanda and Brett - so nice to see some familiar faces! Next day was my 30th, which we started by going for a run in Central Park, before walking back to the hotel and finding a great local spot for brunch. We then walked downtown through Greenwich and Tribeca to the financial district, where we checked out the World Trade Centre Site (still a massive construction zone) and Wall Street. Did a b...

New York City, New York, United States laura-and-craig
New York City

We signed-up for express departure so we got up and ate breakfast onboard the ship at the buffet and then went to our cabin and gathered our luggage. We went through customs at the New York Port and took a taxi to Chelsea Lodge. Our room was not ready for check-in so we left our luggage and started walking New York City from the Chelsea area to Greenwich Village. People were out walking there dogs and some streets were closed in Greenwich Village with lots of street vendors and people shoppin...

New York City, New York, United States rodarmer
New York City

We walked to Times Square and purchased tickets for the Gray Line New York Sightseeing Tours for All Loops. You can ride the Gray Lines buses and jump on and off as you wish for two days with the All Loops tour. We started our tour with the Uptown Loop which goes by Lincoln Center, Central Park, Dakota Apartments, Museum Mile and Harlem. After completing the Uptown Loop we jumped on the bus for the Downtown Loop. The Downtown Loop goes by Times Square, Empire State Building, Greenwich Village...

New York City, New York, United States rodarmer
New York City

We rode the Grayline New York Sightseeing Tour bus on the Downtown Loop and jumped off at Battery Park. We purchased tickets for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tours and jumped on the Circle Line Ferry to Liberty Island. We toured the Statue of Liberty and took the Circleline Ferry to Ellis Island. After touring Ellis Island we took the Circle Line Ferry back to Battery Park. We walked from Battery Park and visited Wall Street and then to the Fraunces Tavern Museum. The Fraunces Taver...

New York City, New York, United States rodarmer
New York City

We purchased subway tickets and rode the subway to Grand Central Station where we had a cup of coffee and a pastry. We took another subway train to the Guggenheim Museum and then we walked in Central Park to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. We went on the Museum Highlights Tour and then proceeded to browse through the museum all afternoon. Admission to The Cloisters is included in the admission to the Metropolitan Museum of Art so we jumped on a city bus and rode 100 blocks to Fort Tryon Park ...

New York City, New York, United States rodarmer
New York City

We rode the subway from Chelsea to Central Park and walked in Central Park to the American Museum of Natural History. We spent the day in the American Museum of Natural History and went to the Cosmic Collisions Space Show at the Rose Center for Earth and Space. We left the museum and walked in Central Park and then went to dinner at the Rosa Mexicano Restaurant. After dinner we walked to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre where we attended the Broadway show "Beauty and the Beast" with Donny Osmond as ...

New York City, New York, United States rodarmer
New York City

We took the subway to Rockefellar Center and had a cup of coffee before going on the NBC Studio Tour followed by the Rockefellar Center Tour. The NBC Tour was interesting and we saw the sets of Saturday Night Live and Conan O'Brien. We walked to the Carnegie Deli and Restaurant for lunch. Carnegie Deli was recommended and it was packed with people and a line waiting outside to get in. After having a large pastrami sandwich we took a long walk through Central Park. We walked to Barney Greengra...

New York City, New York, United States rodarmer
New York City

We got up early and rode the subway to the Rockefellar Center to watch the Today Show. At 6:00 AM the lines stretched for blocks. Everyone was lining up in an attempt to see Janet Jackson on the Today Show. We got a cup of coffee and found the best location that we could. The band played and the dancers warmed up. We could watch the TV monitors on the Today Show building to view the Today Show as it was transmitted. It was raining lightly and a tent had been assembled to protect the band and ...

New York City, New York, United States rodarmer

Historical Traveler Reviews of Chelsea Lodge New York City

No big problems

from TonyGambee
I was just on an overnight, and since my wife and I are planning on staying at the Suites in a month or so, I thought I would check this out.

Overall, good for the price.

The subway is close.

Clean, but not polished.

The people seem nice.

The shower is a bit small for a big guy like me.

The A/C units blows right on the bed.

Ask for a second floor room so you don't have to climb up to the third floor.

If you are just there to sleep and save some money, this is for you.

I toured the suites too and they look really nice.

I would recomend.

A Great Experience

from A TripAdvisor Member
After my last trip where I stayed in a real cheap (and hence crappy) hotel, I made a conscious choice to pay a little more to get better accommodation. Chelsea Lodge is located in the Chelsea area and if you are not a serial homophobic you will love the hotel's proximity to the Subway station (23rd St) and a multitude of conveniently located restaurants and stores. The hotel itself has no signage, so make sure you have the exact address. Inside the hotel is decked from floot to ceiling with wood-themed wallpaper and artifacts (hence the name "lodge") The room was small but very clean and comfortable. The bed had Hershey kisses on the pillows which I felt was a nice touch. Although the toilets are shared, the room has an in-room shower cubicle. The conservative should note that this shower cubicle uses a translucent door. There is cable TV facilities and simple wardrobe units to keep tidy. My stay at this hotel was one of the major reasons my New York holiday was memorable and a pleasure. No more cheap crappy hotels for me!

Loved the price & loaction

from Nielsen1979
We stayed at the Chelsea lodge this year foor 8 nights in June. I had already read some reviews of the place prior to arrival, and I was not disappointed. It was cosy and clean and the staff was most helpful.

If you are looking for a place to stay, which is central and close to Soho, Tribeca and Greenwich Village you MUST stay here.

The street is a typical NY street with brownstones, and you actually don't feel like you're in a hotel, but it makes you feel like you are entering your own appartment.

Great value!

MY Favourite NY Hotel

from jazzhouse96
The Chelsea Lodge offers all I want from a hotel: a comfortable bed, friendly and helpful staff, great location. The rooms are small, but you don't come to New York to sit around in your hotel room. It's perfectly placed- ie within walking distance of the Village Vanguard- and in an interesting and safe neighbourhood. I've stayed there twice, and will certainly do so again.

Small and clean

from A TripAdvisor Member
My boyfriend and I were in NYC for four nights (march 21-24 2004) and chose to stay at the chelsea lodge because it had some privacy for a cheap (by new york standards) price. The hotel was very clean (almost too clean with the noxious chemical scent in the bathroom), and the shower in the room was incredibly tiny. We had the cheapest room in the place. The heat was pretty high, but the blankets weren't very heavy so it was fine. Both of us would definitly stay here again. Fun neighborhood that is close to subway stops on all sides. We took the train, and it's only nine blocks to the train stations. Overall, not bad!

Feel like a New Yorker

from A TripAdvisor Member
I was excited to get a great deal in a nice "feel like home" hotel. I thought it was a great deal for $105 a night. Good service and the room was clean. It gave me an opportunity to get the real New York experience. American travelers are way to picky and anal in having it their way. If you're adventurous and want a good deal, stay here. (by the way, no elevators, so the the walk up give you exercise.)

Somewhat disappointed

from A TripAdvisor Member
Looking for economical lodging with character, I was excited to see the glorious reviews of The Chelsea Lodge and booked a single night the week of 21 March. Yes the location was wonderful, staff nice and the hotel has a classic early 19th century facade. I stayed in one of the "newly renovated" rooms that was offered as "deluxe" because it has a full bath. The room was unbearably hot, as steam radiator pipes run across the ceiling and up the bathroom wall. These basement rooms must be torture in the colder winter months. There was almost no sound protection from the adjoining room, and the decor was something of modified el cheapo cutesy country, with white-painted used funiture and very cheap reproduction Currier and Ives prints tacked to the walls. It seems liked lodging options are very limited in the Chelsea/ West Village area, but I will keep looking, even if it means paying more.

Like Having Your own Apartment

from A TripAdvisor Member
Lovely Location, room are small but immaculate. As there is no 'outward' marking on the Lodge stating it is a hotel, it's like having your own New York Apartment.

Have friends/visitors call ahead to your cell phone if meeting you in the evening so you can greet at the front door...as the door will be locked....

Only phone at the smaller lodge is one pay phone in the lobby - no phones in room.

You cannot beat the price !!

Wonderfully small

from A TripAdvisor Member
My wife and I recently stayed at the Chelsea Lodge for 5 nights. It is a great hotel. The rooms are small (the shower and sink are in the same room as your bed and dressers) but they are very nice. The daily maid service is great and having to share a toilet is no problem. I never had to wait to use it. Considering the cost and the location of the hotel, I would be suprised to find a better hotel in New York. You are just a few blocks from 3 different subway lines. The staff is great as well. Do yourself a favor and stay at this charming hotel.

A New York Gem

from annawriter
We just returned from a 7 night stay at the lovely Chelsea Lodge. It's quaint, spotlessly clean, in a great neighbourhood, and affordable at $100 a night. We'll recommend it to all our friends and stay there whenever we're in New York. The only negatives (and I'm stretching to find any) are that it has no restaurant (but there's a lovely French cafe around the corner on 9th - Le Gamin Cafe), it's a three storey walkup (though there are several ground floor rooms available), and I really can't think of any other drawbacks. Like Frommer's says, the place is a gem.

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