Life Hotel New York

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Rebel Hotel Company
8 (1720 reviews)
19 West 31st Street , New York , US

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Good location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small rooms
Elevator problems

Categories

Cleanliness
6.45
The place is described as run down and dirty, with walls that were not clean.
Service
9.92
The bar and front desk staff are very friendly and attentive.
Location
10
Great location with easy access mentioned in several reviews.
Room Quality
6.41
Rooms were small, dingy, and had issues like doors that don’t close properly.
Amenities
7.94
Some amenities are mentioned as nice but functionally inadequate, e.g., slow elevator.
Value for Money
7.4
Reviews indicate the hotel felt overpriced for the experience.
Food and Beverage
6.45
Criticism of undrinkable coffee and lack of breakfast options.
Overall Experience
9.45
Mixed sentiments overall; some enjoyment but significant issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-18 10:40

Property Description

Unique Historical Setting
Life Hotel, nestled between Broadway and 5th Avenue, offers a unique stay in the historic building that once housed LIFE Magazine. Immerse yourself in the charm of the past with modern comforts.

Elegant Room Features
Indulge in the luxury of wrought iron bed frames, Carrera marble counters, and rain shower heads. Relax on pillow-top mattresses with Egyptian cotton sheets. Each room is a blend of classic elegance and contemporary style.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary access to the fitness centre with Peloton bikes, concierge services, and filtered water and ice stations. Stay connected with free WiFi and digital newspapers. Let us pamper you with our turn-down service.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of history, luxury, and convenience at Life Hotel.

Important information:

Please note guests must be 18 years or older to check-in.

Please note that guests may experience some noise or light disturbances due to ongoing renovation at the property.

The facility fee includes the following: -High speed WIFI, -Unlimited use of the fitness center. Printing available at the front desk.
Complimentary tea kettle and coffee maker available upon request subject to availability. Complimentary luggage storage for arrival and departure.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: JFK

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1720 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.45
Service: 9.92
Location: 10
Room Quality: 6.41
Amenities: 7.94
Value for Money: 7.4
Food and Beverage: 6.45
Overall Experience: 9.45
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Manuel David • couple • pe
5
Buena ubicación, terrible comodidad
Pros:

La ubicación, es céntrico y llegas caminando a todos lados.

Cons:

Las instalaciones, las ventanas no son herméticas, escuchaba el ruido de la calle, sirenas, gente, entraba el frío.
Tampoco me gustó el colchón, se hundía y era incómodo. Habitación 604. Me parece que la cama estaba rota porque el colchón se hundía.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Odalys • couple • us
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jose Benjamin • extended_group • co
3
Muy regular
Cons:

El alojamiento. El desayuno

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Daria • solo_traveller • ru
3
Had an issue with fleas, be careful!
Pros:

The location was good

Cons:

I had a very serious issue - after spending one night there I woke up with several very itchy bites around my ankles. After quick research I’ve concluded that it had to be an insect probably fleas since this hotel is pet friendly.
I went to speak to someone at the front desk. First of all people who worked on 29th of August were quite unfriendly or maybe they had poor English skills. They called to the manager, I described the situation - he was the only one who was understanding, he said that they would move me to a different room (may I remind you that it’s the least they could do), then he said that he would think of something to make it up to me (spoiler alert - I received nothing). At that moment there weren’t any available rooms, so I just left my stuff at the reception and went to explore the city. When I came back, and requested keys for my new room, the man who was at the front desk was super unfriendly, he didn’t offer any apologies, and of course no upgrade or refund were offered to me. Frankly, I didn’t need any of these things just a nice heartfelt apology would be nice but nooo! May I remind you that it’s a business of hospitality, if you can’t be nice to people, go find another job.

After spending two more nights in the new room everything was alright, I didn’t have any more new bites so there was definitely an issue with that first room.

Also the hotel is in an old building, and AC is super loud, you can’t sleep well without earplugs.
I’m definitely not coming back there.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Warren • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Absolutely amazing. Staff were friendly and helpful. Very clean, great location. Parking was a block away so it wasn't bad. Room was comfy and spacious. The view of the empire state building was absolutely fantastic.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Denine • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Request a street view room.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
B
Banili • couple • il
10
Pros:

The location was perfect! Very close to everything.
Room service was amazing , the room was clean modern and super chic, bed was so comfy!
Lovely stuff, super responsive
Overall a great experience

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • family_with_children • us
9
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Kiara • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Dara • couple • us
8
Pros:

Great location, plenty of restaurants and stores within of a walking distance. Also not too far from the subway. Staff was professional. My room was cleaned daily.

Cons:

The a/c unit is loud. So it might keep you up if you’re a light sleeper.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Alejandro • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The room wasn’t what the website displayed and they put me in the ground floor next to the public bathrooms and smells terrible

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • ie
7
Life
Pros:

The location was excellent. Day staff when we checked in were amazing. They made us feel very welcome. The two ladies when we were checking out were excellent too, they would make you want to come back.

Cons:

The night staff weren't so friendly. We felt rushed to our rooms to get us out of their way.
The girl giving out the tea's and coffee was on the border line of being rude. She also made us feel unwelcome.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Shankar • couple • us
9
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • us
9
Very comfortable and a great location!
Pros:

Great location.

Cons:

The room we had was quite small, but clean. There was also a wedding reception or some sort of party in the lobby on one of the evenings and it made it very hard to get in and out. Nothing horrible, just a little crazy.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Karla • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Staff members were excellent! They were always attentive and super quick to respond when we had a request. The location was within walking distance of a subway station, so that was great. Our room was also super aesthetic and clean.

Cons:

Everything was great!

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Samair • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Rachel M • extended_group • us
9
Would stay again
Pros:

The location was very central which is what we wanted so that was perfect.

Cons:

I didn’t really like all the text messages. I prefer to be able to speak with someone at the hotel directly and it was hard to get someone on the phone prior to check-in.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Maryam • solo_traveller • sa
1
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • us
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee