LIFE HOTEL NEW YORK CITY, New York City
Hotel Details
Life Hotel New York - Historic Magazine Building with Empire State Building Views and Vintage Design Elements
Located in a restored 19th-century building that once housed LIFE Magazine, this NoMad district New York City hotel features 98 individually designed rooms with vintage touches. The property showcases original marble floors, steel pillars, and wrought-iron metalwork throughout its 11 stories. Guest rooms combine retro-style brass bedframes, concrete or wood-plank floors, and Carrera marble bathrooms with rain showerheads. Two 10th-floor rooms offer private patios overlooking the Empire State Building. The Life Hotel provides a lobby bar with carved wooden features, marble countertops, and six draft beers, plus a communal workspace. A microgym on the fourth floor contains cardio machines and resistance equipment, while a compact business center offers complimentary printing. The rooftop Chef's Garden accommodates private dining for 16 guests. Life Hotel stands three blocks from Penn Station, with Herald Square a 5-minute walk away and Grand Central Terminal reachable in 20 minutes on foot.
Life Hotel New York: Pros
- Original architectural elements preserved, including marble staircases and ornate Philip Martiny sculpture - Each room equipped with 60-inch TVs, Google Chromecasts, and dedicated Wi-Fi hotspots - Rooms feature restored wall moldings and vintage glass doorknobs - Communal spaces blend historic character with modern workspace functionality
Life Hotel New York: Cons
- 9.5 miles distance from LaGuardia Airport - Limited fitness equipment with only four cardio machines
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Allergy-free rooms
- Elevator
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
Services
- Housekeeping
Dining
- Restaurant
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Location
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