The Ludlow Hotel

Hotels
9 (1510 reviews)
180 Ludlow 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
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noise issues in some rooms
High prices

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
Guests noted the hotel was clean, but some areas like the lounge lighting were mentioned as needing improvement.
Service
9.36
Staff are described as friendly and professional, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Location
9.9
The location received high praise for its accessibility to various city attractions and neighborhoods.
Room Quality
8.85
Rooms were well-equipped and comfortable, although some guests mentioned noise issues.
Amenities
9.38
Amenities such as free umbrellas and a rooftop view were highlighted positively.
Value for Money
8.34
Some guests felt the hotel was too expensive relative to the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Food quality received mixed reviews, with some guests stating it was salty.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall experiences were highly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-18 10:45

Property Description

Spectacular Views and Luxury Accommodations
Experience breathtaking views of New York City's iconic skyline at The Ludlow Hotel. Each room is elegantly furnished with hardwood floors, silk rugs, and Moroccan lamps, creating a luxurious and cozy atmosphere.

Top-Notch Amenities
Indulge in a relaxing bath in the marble mosaic en suite bathroom, complete with a deep soaking bathtub and brass rain shower. Enjoy local products from the minibar and take advantage of complimentary WiFi access in every guestroom.

Convenient Location and Services
Located in the vibrant Lower East Side neighborhood, our hotel offers easy access to popular attractions like the Tenement Museum and the New Museum. With a 24-hour fitness center, trellis-covered garden, and lobby bar, The Ludlow Hotel ensures a memorable stay in the heart of Manhattan.

Book now to experience luxury and comfort at The Ludlow Hotel.

Important information:

Please note, a $75.00 per night deposit will be charged upon check-in for incidentals. Any remaining funds will be made available up to 30 days after check-out.

Please note, the Ludlow Loft is the only room type that can accommodate an extra roll away bed ($35/night plus tax).

Please note, the Mini Studio and Queen Studio cannot accommodate a crib.

Please note that for nonrefundable reservations, prepayment will be required for the total price of the reservation and it will be charged immediately after completion of the booking.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: JFK

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 61.86
Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type: Regular
  • Entrance Door Width: 140
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Distance From The Elevator To The Accessible Room: 15
  • Room Max Guests Number: 2
  • Pet Friendly: Yes_impaired
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: Yes
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: Yes
  • Elevator Visual Signs: Yes
  • Lifts Accessible: Yes
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Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1510 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 8.85
Amenities: 9.38
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Aline solo_traveller mx
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Annie family_with_children us
9
Pros:

Staff great, free newspapers, chic decor, good bath products and sheets and mattresses, good sized closet/ room( for NYC). Good location in LES though LES is a bit grungy

Cons:

Room too dark , hard to read at night even with all the lights on. Food at restaurant ( only had dinner) average but maybe I ordered wrong.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Juli solo_traveller us
7
Good for a one or two night stay.
Pros:

The front desk workers are friendly. The hotel is located in walking distance to many good restaurants and bars. The bed is comfortable.

Cons:

This was my second time staying at the hotel. Unsure if I would stay again. One of the two elevators being broken during my stay caused a major inconvenience. It was a 20 minute wait to get on an off the elevator as it had to stop at every floor, sometimes being so packed that you couldn't get on. This caused a lot of stress since I was there for work and had to be on time for appointments. The wifi was terrible. Again, I needed proper wifi connection to work and the slow wifi made it very difficult and frustrating. The hotel restaurant Dirty French doesn't read directions because my order was delivered incorrect multiple times. The hotel staff entered my room while I was in it multiple times. Unacceptable.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Camay-Milan couple gb
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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William couple us
10
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Paris solo_traveller us
9
Beautiful & comfortable
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Ferguson solo_traveller gb
4
Elevator nean’t waiting 20 minutes to go to room
Pros:

Atmosphere

Cons:

The elevator broken

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Lev extended_group il
1
My fourth and last time at the hotel
Pros:

it's beautiful and cool

Cons:

the infrastructure is awefull - one of the elevators didn't work for all 6 days and it took us 10 min each time to reach the room
Also, the staff was rude many times

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Tamir couple gb
8
Not a bad option. Overall a pleasant stay.
Pros:

The room mini bar options are great.
The room service which I have not tried also 24/7 which is great.
Location is close to Soho/Nolita and iconic NY restaurants
I loved the shower.

Cons:

My room was very small. No space to open the suitcase.
Some parts in the hotel felt outdated and I remembered the hotel and restaurant were very lively many years ago.

Over $500 per night and you provide a paper cups for the Nespresso machine? It feels like best western hotel and not a boutique hotel.

In my opinion - no value for money. Sorry.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Adam couple ie
8
Fantastic
Pros:

Reception area, friendly staff, great location

Cons:

Room size quite small, even for New York

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Anila couple us
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Ocampos couple es
5
Nice Hotel, Disappointing Customer Service
Pros:

The location and views

Cons:

The staff at The Ludlow were always friendly and polite, which we really appreciated.

Unfortunately, our stay ended on a disappointing note. After enquiring about extending one of our two rooms, I confirmed which room we wanted to keep and mistakenly assumed everything had been arranged. While I accept that I should have checked for a confirmation, no one at reception mentioned that the extension had not been processed, despite several opportunities during our stay.

On our last morning, we discovered we no longer had a room. The one we had originally requested was no longer available, so we had to accept a lower-category room at the last minute, causing us to miss a tour on our final day in New York.

Having stayed in many hotels around the world, I expected a little more care in resolving the situation. While the hotel offered to compensate us on a future stay, I believe the best time to make things right was in the moment. Many international travellers may not return for years, if ever.

Sadly, despite the lovely staff, this experience means we are unlikely to stay at The Ludlow again.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Natalie solo_traveller us
7
I had a nice time, but wouldn’t choose it again.
Pros:

It’s a classic New York spot, I saw celebs in the lobby and the staff were super sweet and helpful.

Cons:

No WiFi in the room. No coffee or espresso in the room.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Thea couple gb
7
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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rene couple us
10
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Beth couple gb
10
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Ozzy solo_traveller ng
9
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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LeLeita couple us
9
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Lynne couple gb
9
Great hotel convenient for downtown
Pros:

Fantastic location, nice bar, lovely terrace and friendly staff

Cons:

Nitpicking here but the toiletries were a bit feminine (Moroccan rose) for male guests :0)

2026-06-25 via Nuitee