DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New York City Chelsea

About DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New York City Chelsea

This stay suits travelers who want a central base below Midtown, within walking distance of Penn Station and the High Line. Couples can use it for theater evenings and gallery afternoons; business travelers get a business center and free Wi-Fi. The address on West 29th Street puts the Flatiron blocks, Union Square and the Empire State Building within easy reach, so you spend less time on the subway and more time walking the neighborhood.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New York City Chelsea is a 4-star hotel by official star rating. The booking supplier's guest score is 3.7 out of 5 from 1781 reviews, which points to a steady, well-used city hotel rather than a boutique stay. Expect a straightforward Midtown South property: free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, a restaurant and bars, and rooms for families. Read the score as a summary of many different stays, then check the total price with taxes and fees before you book in the IMPT app.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities cover the practical basics. A 24 hour front desk helps late arrivals, and free Wi-Fi plus a business center suits anyone answering email between meetings. Couples can ask for a quieter room position; families can ask about family rooms and how beds are arranged. The property lists a restaurant, bars, room service and a fitness center, so a full day can start and end inside the building. Confirm parking, pet policy and any facility fee directly with the property before arrival.

The setting

The hotel sits on West 29th Street in Midtown South, on a side street in the part of Manhattan between the Flatiron blocks and Penn Station. Times Square and Grand Central Terminal are each about 0.8 miles (1.3 km) in a straight line, the High Line about 0.7 miles (1.1 km), and Hudson Yards about 0.7 miles (1.2 km). Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street is about 1.6 miles (2.5 km). Numbered streets run east to west here, so walking north is straightforward.

Location and neighborhood

Culture and history sit close together in Midtown South, Flatiron and Union Square, and walking is the clearest way to read them. The area runs from Union Square at 14th Street north to the blocks around Penn Station, taking in the Flatiron Building, Madison Square Park, NoMad, Koreatown and the hotel streets of Midtown South. North of 14th Street the Commissioners' Plan grid applies: numbered streets run east to west, avenues north to south, and Fifth Avenue divides East from West. Broadway cuts across the grid on a diagonal. From DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New York City Chelsea, these patterns are easy to trace on foot, and the older street plan begins just south of 14th Street.

The district's cultural layer is not confined to museums. Union Square has long served as a public gathering place, and Madison Square Park provides a green pause between office blocks and landmark buildings. The Flatiron Building marks the triangle where Fifth Avenue and Broadway meet, a piece of civic geometry that rewards a slow look from the sidewalk. Koreatown adds a distinct commercial and culinary character. Grand Central Terminal lies within easy reach for anyone interested in the city's rail history and public architecture. Check opening hours with the venue before visiting specific interiors, since access can vary.

Getting there and around

From DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New York City Chelsea, the airport is around 13 miles (21.5 km) away, Penn Station is around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away, and the district center is around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away. The subway runs all day and night, and contactless tap-to-pay works at the turnstiles. OMNY caps weekly spending after a set number of rides. Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station are the main rail points for onward trips, while the airports connect by train and bus. For short hops, walking is often quicker than riding, especially across the grid. Check current service changes with the transit authority before setting out.

Nearby sights and food

The High Line, an elevated park on a former freight rail line, runs from Gansevoort Street to West 34th Street at Hudson Yards. Hudson River Park and Little Island extend the waterfront walk. Observation decks give a high view of the grid, and Grand Central Terminal is a short trip east for its architecture and rail history. Broadway's theaters cluster around Times Square, where evening curtains are usually at 7 or 8 pm; check the curtain time with the theater. The Vessel at Hudson Yards is a landmark structure in the same western cluster. Check opening days and ticketing with the venue before visiting interiors or decks.

Eating in the district covers a wide range of cuisines and formats. Koreatown concentrates Korean barbecue, noodle soups, bakeries and late-night casual places. Around Union Square and Flatiron, lunch counters, coffee bars, delis and sit-down rooms serve Italian, Japanese, Mexican and American cooking. NoMad adds hotel dining rooms and modern bistros, while the streets near Penn Station lean toward quick meals for commuters. A farmers market at Union Square is worth checking on market days; confirm the schedule with the market before going. Reservations help at dinner, especially on weekends and during theater evenings.

A day from DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New York City Chelsea

A day from DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New York City Chelsea can begin with a walk north through the grid to Madison Square Park, then a slow look at the Flatiron Building from the sidewalk. Continue to Koreatown for a casual lunch, choosing by cuisine rather than by sign. In the afternoon, walk west toward the High Line and Hudson River Park, or take the subway to Grand Central Terminal for its architecture. Return through Union Square as the light fades. In the evening, check a Broadway curtain time or choose a neighborhood restaurant. Confirm opening hours and transit service with the venue and the transit authority before setting out, since both can change.

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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
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Balcony
• Bars
• Bathroom
• Business Center
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• Family rooms
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Microwave
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant
• Room Service
• Safe
• Shower
• Sofa bed
• Special diets
• TV
• Telephone
• Toiletries