We went to NYC In Sept from the 1st-5th. We couldn't pass up the chance to stay at the famous Chelsea Hotel. For those who are unaware of it's history it has been a host to a slew of famous writers, artists and musician from the 60's onwards. People like Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, writer Jim Carroll from... more

OMG, what a surprise we had. Myself and three teenagers were in NYC for a school tour at NYU. We were so excited. We arrived at 0130 after a 7 hour drive to find that they had made an error with the reservation and although we had a confirmation showing we had booked two queen size beds, we were going... more

Great position. Hotel has an amazing history and vibe. Hotel is suited to a creator/artist/musican/writer. I would not recommend to others. The hotel is very out there... including the people that live in the hotel. Still seems to be in same condition as 100 years ago. This is the look they are wanting. I like it. It would be great... more

Let me first say that I did not have unrealistic expectations or super high standards. I knew I was paying mostly for history, ambiance, location... etc... I was expecting dingy and basic. I never could have imagined how terrible our room would actually be. The lobby is cute and well kept up - do not let this fool you. The... more

Do yourself a favor, especially if you are traveling with a larger group, and stay at the infamous Hotel Chelsea. It's reputation as a temporariy/semi-permanent rest stop for Bohemian types (Mark Twain, Bob Dylan, Velvet Underground/Warhol/Factory folks and, yes, Sid Vicious) is legit: You can feel the character in the air. The artwork adorning the 10-story staircase is worth the... more

First off, this hotel is not for everyone. It's more like an old age home for Studio 54 regulars - if anyone from those days actually survived into old age. I stayed here for one night, which was always a dream of mine, and I walked up the nine flights of stairs to my room, checking out the artwork on... more

I mostly chose the Chelsea because of the price, but the history of the place did't hurt the decision either. We enjoyed taking the stairs down from the room and admiring all of the original art adorning the walls. Our room was huge, bigger than apts we have seen in nyc. We didn't know it would have a fridge or... more

Loved The Chelsea...Loved the neighborhood! In walking distance from Penn Station it was an easy access hotel. The lobby was fun and arty, the hallways packed with unusual art. Well worn marble stairs. Two elevators worked consistently. The room was just what the two of us needed. We did expect a more elaborate suite since the website boasts really glamorous... more

Like many others, my boyfriend and I were attracted to the history of the Chelsea. It sounded like our kind of place, as I am a writer and my boyfriend is in the music business. The possibility of running into the ghost of Dylan Thomas was enough for me to ignore the awful reviews. After staying here for two nights,... more