Hotel Chelsea

Hotel Chelsea occupies 222 West 23rd Street in the Chelsea neighbourhood of Manhattan, New York City, United States, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues. Completed in 1884 as one of the city's early cooperative apartment buildings, it is a red-brick landmark with ornate wrought-iron balconies and a place in New York's cultural history. Writers, musicians and artists lived and worked here for decades, and commemorative plaques on the facade record residents including Dylan Thomas, Arthur Miller and Bob Dylan. The hotel is close to the High Line, Chelsea Market, the Chelsea art galleries, Madison Square Park and the 23rd Street subway stations on the 1 and C/E lines. After a long renovation, the hotel reopened with restored public spaces, including the lobby and its grand staircase, and updated guest rooms that retain some of the building's proportions, including high ceilings in many units. Room types include Deluxe Rooms, Superior Kings and Suites, and several rooms are arranged with kitchens or unusual layouts reflecting the building's origins as apartments. Dining and drinks are provided by an on-site restaurant and bar, and the neighbourhood around the hotel contains many additional options across Chelsea and the Flatiron District. The hotel has a fitness centre and free wifi, and its concierge staff can help arrange gallery visits and cultural outings. The character is artistic and historic rather than corporate, and it draws travellers interested in literary and music history, design, and Chelsea's gallery scene. Rates typically range from about $350 to $800 per night. Because it is a historic structure, guest room sizes vary and some rooms are compact, so visitors who care about space should check the room category. It is well placed for exploring Chelsea's galleries, the Hudson River waterfront and the Meatpacking District on foot. Visitors who enjoy walking tours often pair the hotel's history with the nearby Chelsea Piers and Hudson River Park.