The Chelsean New York

About The Chelsean New York

The Chelsean New York suits travelers who want a Chelsea address with Midtown within walking reach. Couples can plan gallery afternoons and High Line walks, then return on foot from dinner. Business travelers gain a short hop to Penn Station, about 0.4 miles (0.6 km) away in a straight line, and a 24 hour front desk for late returns. Families use it as a practical base for museum days, with Central Park about 1.7 miles (2.8 km) north in a straight line and the subway running through the night.

This is a 3-star hotel, so judge it as a comfortable, mid-range city base rather than a luxury address. The supplier's guest score is 3.7 out of 5 from 1508 reviews, which gives a rough sense of how recent guests rated their stays. Travelers who put location ahead of lobbies tend to do well here: the building keeps Chelsea's galleries and the Flatiron blocks close, and the room is where the day begins and ends.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities cover the essentials for a city trip. Couples get air conditioning, free wifi and a safe, and can leave bags in luggage storage after checkout. Business travelers have a business center and a 24 hour front desk, useful when meetings run late. Families can request a cot. Late arrivals should confirm the desk is staffed overnight and ask about parking, laundry service and lift access ahead of time, since access and any charges are set by the property.

Expect compact, functional rooms typical of a Manhattan building of this rating. Free wifi and air conditioning appear on the listed facilities, which counts for a lot in July and August. Internet access, a safe and lifts help on longer stays, and a cot can be arranged for a small child. When booking, ask the property about bed configurations, floor preferences and quiet corners, and check the total price with taxes and fees before you commit.

The setting

West 25th Street runs through the part of Chelsea where the Commissioners' grid loosens and older named blocks take over, with Broadway cutting across on the diagonal. The Chelsean New York stands at number 160, a short walk from the High Line and the Flatiron district. Times Square is about 1 mile (1.6 km) away in a straight line and the observation decks about 1.1 miles (1.7 km), while Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km) north. The Hudson River waterfront parks lie further west.

Location and neighborhood

Chelsea and Hudson Yards take up the West Side between roughly 14th and 34th Streets, a stretch where converted warehouses stand beside new glass towers. The grid makes navigation simple: numbered streets run east to west, avenues north to south, and Broadway cuts across on the diagonal. Most of the district's galleries cluster in West Chelsea, on blocks close to the High Line. Hudson Yards, at the northern end, is the newest layer, built over the rail yards, with open squares and the Vessel at its center.

Distances here are short. The High Line lifts a planted path above the streets from Gansevoort Street to West 34th Street, and Hudson River Park runs along the water a few blocks west of the galleries. Midtown's offices sit immediately north and east, so weekday lunch hours fill the sidewalks and weekends are calmer around the galleries. The Theater District begins within walking distance of the northern edge, which suits anyone planning an evening show. Streets are busy but well lit late, and the avenues stay active after the theaters close.

Getting there and around

Arrivals by train land closest. The Chelsean New York sits around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) from Penn Station, where trains from the airports and subway lines converge, and around 13 miles (21.6 km) from the nearest airport, a drive that lengthens at rush hour. From JFK, a rail link reaches Jamaica for the subway; from Newark, trains continue to Penn Station; from LaGuardia, a free shuttle bus connects with the subway. Tap a contactless card or phone to enter the subway, which runs all night. Congestion pricing applies to vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The Chelsean New York is around 1 mile (1.6 km) from the middle of the district.

Nearby sights and food

The High Line is the obvious first walk, an elevated path on a former freight line with plantings and river views. At its northern end, Hudson Yards adds public squares and the Vessel, a structure of staircases and landings; check access rules before visiting. Little Island and Hudson River Park give open lawns and water-level paths along the Hudson. North of the district, the Intrepid Museum occupies a pier on the river. Observation decks at Hudson Yards and Midtown put the whole island in view, and Broadway theaters sit a short walk east.

Eating is the district's second draw. Chelsea Market holds food stalls and small counters under a brick-vaulted ceiling, good for a quick lunch between galleries. Around the High Line, small bakeries and coffee counters serve the gallery crowd, and the side streets toward Ninth Avenue hold taquerias, Thai kitchens, pizza counters and Middle Eastern spots. Hudson Yards adds polished dining rooms and a food hall with counter seating. For something quick, look along Eighth Avenue, where delis, falafel shops and slice joints stay open late.

A day from The Chelsean New York

A day from The Chelsean New York can start early, which suits anyone arriving on an overnight flight. Walk the High Line before the crowds build, then drop into a few West Chelsea galleries; most open around late morning, so check times before setting out. Lunch fits easily at the market. In the afternoon, continue to Hudson Yards for the squares and the Vessel, then follow the river path south through Hudson River Park to Little Island. An observation deck near sunset works well if the sky is clear. Finish with a Broadway show; evening curtains are usually at 7 or 8 pm, so confirm the time for the night you book.

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Facilities listed by the supplier

As listed by the booking supplier; a facility not listed here may still exist. Confirm anything important with the property.

• 24 Hour Front Desk
• ATM
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Balcony
• Business Center
• Car rental service
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Crib
• Desk
• Express check in
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Night club
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Radio
• Safe
• Shower
• Smoke detector
• Special diets
• TV
• Telephone
• WC
• Wi-Fi