Chelsea Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
46 W 17th St, New York, NY, 10011
  • Empire State Building
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Madison Square Garden
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Times Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room with Shared Bath

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

Junior Studio

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Chelsea Inn

Hotel in New York, a short walk to 5th Avenue
Along with express check-in, this smoke-free hotel has express check-out and a front-desk safe. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is available on request.
Chelsea Inn offers 45 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The great public transit around Chelsea Inn gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from 5th Avenue. Features include free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodations for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Just a 3-minute walk from 5th Avenue and 10 minutes by foot from Gramercy Park
Chelsea Inn offers its guests express check-in, express check-out, and a front-desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star New York hotel is smoke free.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Housekeeping fee: USD 35

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Chelsea Inn.

Property is also known as

Chelsea Inn
Inn Chelsea
Chelsea Inn - 17th Street Hotel New York City
Chelsea Hotel 17th Street
Chelsea Inn Hotel
Chelsea Inn New York
Chelsea Inn Hotel New York

Chelsea Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 649 out of 1481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 425 out of 1481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 207 out of 1481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 1481 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Elisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location but worst bed ever
Hotel well located in Chelsea neighborhoods and easy to access with self-checking system (the hotel sent us the passcodes to enter hotel and room before our arrival). However, the room wasn’t very cleaned, and next to the lobby and laundry which was very noisy. Furthermore, the bed was very uncomfortable and bowl-shaped. My friend and I had to do our best not to crush each other during the night. I've attached a photo of the underside of the bed to show you the state of the box spring, which explains the hollow in the bed. Our other friend slept on the sofa bed which was hard and very uncomfortable too. I would not recommend this hotel if you are looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay…
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean and cozy. Not the biggest but it is perfect for a couple. The staff were nice however there was no front desk till 5 pm which can be inconvenient for those who are checking in early. You should be able to get into your room anyways bc they send an email with ur room # and passcode to get in. The subway is down a few blocks, the street is quiet and not busy unless the trash truck comes which is very loud in the mornings but doesn’t last long. The ac didn’t work but we stayed in winter so thankfully we could open the screened window from some cool air which was perfect. The rooms are heated very well! Overall very nice stay, will be staying again for future nyc trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb location. Wonderful old building in excellent shape. Rooms are teeny but well organized. Great value for the price. Biggest issue: no elevator. We had a junior suite & those are on lower floors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
La propiedad esta muy bien pero deben de colocar de antemano que no tiene elevadores y que no hay personal 24/7 ni housekeeping diariamente.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rosanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean convenient affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Norma

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Edward, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, safe, clean & convenient. No frills but great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was perfect for what we needed it for. It's right on the F train which has stops at Herald Square, Bryant Park, and Rockefeller Center - perfect if you are in the city for Christmassy things. It's in a great neighborhood out of the tourist trap midtown area. The room was small but big enough for three of us (we got a room with a pull out couch). We also had a room with a private bath, which not all of these rooms have (but it's very clear when booking which type you are picking). We were also lucky to be on the 1st floor, since this is a 5 story walk-up. The bed was not very comfortable (sort of caved in in the middle and very squeaky!) but for significantly less money than any other hotel I could find for the busiest tourism week in NYC, it was fine!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, broken t.v, heater, and no repair
This place has an excellent location near Union Square, making taking the subway easy. There's also a Whole Foods and Target at Union Square. An excellent Japanese restaurant nearby and a great French bakery and a couple of bagel shops, as well as a McDonald's for cheaper options. So we were happy with that. However, the sleeper sofa in the room was unusable as a bed as there is a metal bar down the middle. We reserved for three people, so we needed that as a bed. We ended up having to go to Target for a blow up bed for our daughter to sleep on. Also the t.v. stopped working the 6th day of our 10 day stay and, even though they kept promising to fix it, they never did, and they offered no reduction in fees for that. On the 7th night, the heat also stopped working, and the room got very cold. Again, we notified them of this, and it took another day to fix it , so we were without heat for two days. Just unexcusable! We would have checked out and demanded our money back for the remainder of our stay, but we only had one night left. We won't stay at this hotel again. The lack of heating was the last straw.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kara

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Davi

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean and nice!
room was clean and as expected. staff was very friendly and helpful! check in and out was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley Davidson, Susan

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nadine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small and run down
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Saidat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
When I was booking my stay, I didn't know I will be sharing bathroom. Anyway am like that's okay however the person am sharing with pop that splashes all over the toilet bowl. Instead of him clearing it he just left it like that. I was not happy each time I use the restroom to shower or etc. complain to the front desk, she assures me that housekeeping cleans restrooms daily that someone will be there to clean for that day. However no one came because the pop splash and toilet paper were still there. I had to do the cleaning myself,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Basic accommodations but good value for money in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024