Life Hotel New York

Life Hotel New York - A boutique hotel in a historic magazine building with retro-style rooms and a Mediterranean restaurant

Once the home of LIFE Magazine, Life Hotel New York features 98 spacious rooms with retro-style brass bedframes, leather desk chairs, and original concrete floors. Rooms include 50-inch flat-screen TVs, Google Chromecasts, and Carrera marble bathrooms with rain showers. Two rooms on the 10th floor offer patios with views of the Empire State Building. HENRY restaurant serves wood-fired dishes and cocktails, while the lobby bar provides draft beer and workspace. A compact business center with complimentary printing and a microgym with cardio equipment are available. Located on Fifth Avenue, the hotel is three blocks from Penn Station and near landmarks like Herald Square and the Empire State Building.

Pros

The historic building retains original features like marble floors and wrought-iron details.

Rooms include high-speed Wi-Fi, Google Chromecasts, and Peloton bikes in the fitness center.

Two rooms feature private patios with views of the Empire State Building.

HENRY restaurant serves wood-fired dishes and cocktails.

The lobby bar doubles as a workspace with draft beer and communal seating.

Cons

Some rooms face street noise due to the central location.

The fitness center is small, with limited equipment.