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Life Hotel New York

Name: Life Hotel New York
Address: 19 West 31st Street, New York, US

★★★★·8.4/ 10Recommended

·Hotels

📍19 West 31st Street · New York ↗

📞+3104766571·Official site ↗

98 rooms· Check-in 04:00 PM / out —

Fitness facilities (surcharge)Air conditioningFamily roomsLift / ElevatorSafety deposit boxFacilities for disabled guestsAll 36 facilities +

Review

Official

At Life Hotel New York, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. At Life Hotel New York, select bathrooms are equipped with towels to enhance your comfort during your stay.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 421 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-06

Guests praise the prime location, friendly staff, and clean rooms. Common complaints include elevator issues, aging facilities (mold/drains), lack of standard amenities like fridges, and inconsistent front desk service.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.0

Surroundings8.8

Facilities8.2

Service8.1

Cleanliness8.0

Value8.0

＋ PraisedPrime location · Comfortable beds · Attentive staff · Cleanliness

－ ComplaintsSmall rooms · Limited storage · Noise issues · Outdated fixtures

KEYIdeal for location-focused travelers. Expect elevator waits and verify room amenities and condition upon arrival.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location and transportation convenience?＋

Located between Broadway and 5th Ave in a historic building, it boasts an excellent location (score 9.0) with convenient transport.

pros_consWhat is the overall guest review and pros/cons?＋

Overall score 8.2 with 99% recommendation rate. Pros: great location, friendly staff, clean rooms. Cons: elevator issues, aging facilities, lack of fridges.

familyIs this hotel suitable for families with children?＋

Children and pets are allowed. However, 75 family guests noted small rooms, limited storage, and potential pipe noise, so verify room size beforehand.

businessHow is the experience for business travelers?＋

Business guests appreciate staff service and cleanliness. However, 16 reviewers mentioned ventilation noise, lack of self-service drinks, and inconsistent front desk service.

roomWhat are the room facilities and bedding like?＋

Features wrought iron beds, marble counters, and rain showers with Egyptian cotton sheets. Some rooms have aging facilities, and fridges are not standard but available upon request.

serviceHow is the level of hotel service?＋

Service score is 8.1. Guests highly praise enthusiastic staff like Chris, but overall service consistency varies, with some noting efficiency issues at the front desk.

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Room types · 13

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Writer's Studio

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) / 1 × Futon Mat28 ㎡up to 3

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The triple room offers air conditioning, a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed and 1 futon.

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Deluxe Two Queen Beds

2 × Queen bed26 ㎡up to 4

This air-conditioned quadruple room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 2 beds.

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Empire Terrace Double Queen Studio

2 × Queen bed / 1 × Futon Mat24 ㎡up to 5

This air-conditioned apartment includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony.

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Studio King

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) / 1 × Futon Mat22 ㎡up to 3

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This triple room is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area, a wardrobe and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed and 1 futon.

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Deluxe King

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)21 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Empire Terrace King

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)21 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Classic King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)17 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.

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Classic Queen Accessible Roll In Shower

1 × Queen bed17 ㎡up to 2

This room features a cable TV and private bathroom.

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Classic Queen

1 × Queen bed16 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.

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Cozy Queen

1 × Queen bed13 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

1 × King bedup to 2

1 King BedIndividually decorated room Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps Entertainment - 60-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Free bottled waterSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Bathroom emergency pull cordNon-Smoking

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 × Queen Bedup to 4

2 Queen BedsIndividually decorated room Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps Entertainment - 60-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Free bottled waterSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Bathroom emergency pull cordNon-Smoking

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Studio King

1 × Futon Mat / 1 × King bedup to 4

1 Twin Futon and 1 King BedIndividually decorated room Layout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps Entertainment - 60-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Free bottled waterSleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Bathroom emergency pull cordNon-Smoking

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Atomix

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Nōksu

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Sushi Sho

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Odo

Japanese, Contemporary · ★★ Michelin

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Gabriel Kreuther

French, Contemporary · ★★ Michelin

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731m

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Life Hotel New York

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 13

Writer's Studio

Deluxe Two Queen Beds

Empire Terrace Double Queen Studio

Studio King

Deluxe King

Empire Terrace King

Classic King Room

Classic Queen Accessible Roll In Shower

Classic Queen

Cozy Queen

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Studio King

Facilities · 36

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