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Chelsea Hotel

2.0 of 5
222 W 23rd St, New York City, NY 10011
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Ranked #322 of 432 hotels in New York City
3.0 of 5 stars 296 Reviews
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  • Times Square(4)
  • Desk clerk(4)
  • Different room(3)
  • Great location(3)
  • Janis Joplin(3)
  • Next morning(3)
  • Very nice(3)
  • Very clean(3)
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ccmyrd
kansas city
Reviewer
5 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is not a four-star, fancy hotel where you will be pampered. It is a living piece of history and its charm comes from knowing that the hotel is historic and has seen some amazing things. The rooms are nice and clean. definitely not fancy, but you are also not paying that much (considering its location). If you want a... More

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M J
Philadelphia, PA
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2011

Love, love, love this hotel. The restaurants, the rooms, the vintage feel of it. However, the last 2 times I've gone there the Sauna and Steam room have been broken. I wish they'd keep the maintenance of it up, definitely one of my favorite things to do at this hotel. More

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NoneNamedYet
CA
Top Contributor
67 reviews
43 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011
8
people found this review helpful

Before the Chelsea sold out to the new proprietor, it was already a dump-- REALLY a dump. There's great history there, sure-- and the paintings in the stairwell were always cool to look at-- but even the "famous"manager of yore was known for ripping off the clientele and for presenting really shoddy rooms. The cockroaches are legendary.The front desk service... More

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bomboraboy
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7 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011

I would gladly live in the chelsea - a great feeling of artistic camaraderie. sure there are cockroaches and weirdos, but you're in new york. the janis joplin suite is cool - you can see her signature inside the fuse box. great area, great people, the staff take an interest if you do. it's grungey, but I wouldn't stay anywhere... More

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ddaprod
Montreal, Canada
1 review
5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
5
people found this review helpful

I saw cockroaches that size in Peru and in Dominican Republic. But never, ever, in New-York and NEVER IN A 300 DOLLARS A NIGHT ROOM. I travel around the world, in good hotels everywhere. Sometimes you get caught in a tourist trap. But this is the worst I've seen in my life. I was there with my girlfriend. After I... More

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Digdem
Atlanta
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed at Hotel Chelsea for two nights! I felt lucky not to book my stay longer. You can stay in a more comfy hotel with better room facilities and pay the same price. So, what makes it pricier is only its reputation. Pros: The building is beautiful and a NYC landmark. Nice corridors full of paintings and sculptures by... More

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Serosity
Toronto, Canada
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

First off, if you are looking for a hotel that has standardised rooms, and an up to date feel, the Chelsea is not for you. I stayed here for the atmosphere, and there was lots. My room was clean enough, the bathroom spotless. There was candlewax on the floor by the bed, but hey, this is the Chelsea! I like... More

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hanseknaller
Berlin
Reviewer
3 reviews
6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011
5
people found this review helpful

In 2008 I stayed in the Chelsea for the first time and had an amazing experience. A doorman trading marijuana in the lift, a large room with a nice old interior, a lot of characters sitting in the lobby, all just very authentic. This time it was all just horrible. Mold in the bathroom, smelly rooms and bad service. And... More

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misslindsaykc
dallas, texas
Reviewer
3 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Good location, cool hotel with lots of history and art work displayed. Not top of the line in regards to hotel cleanliness or decor, not many ammenities. It is a little seedy which is okay for what you get in exchange. Hotel staff was nice. I will say it was the largest room I have ever had when staying in... More

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malrose13
Melbourne, Australia
Reviewer
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011

We spent a week there and really enjoyed it the only issue was the breakfast which they claim they do not advertise however it does detract from the stay as the croissants are always hard and stale. More

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