Chelsea Pines Inn

I reserved a "one-bedroom suite," which both Hotels.com and the hotel's web site describe as having a bedroom with a queen-sized bed and a separate living area with a daybed. Hotels.com text: "Layout - 2 bedrooms and living room." Chelsea Pines Inn text: "Separate living room and bedroom with queen-size bed. Living room has a daybed/sofa for an additional guest, plus a work desk." The "one-bedroom suite" is supposed to be distinct from the standard/single rooms and the deluxe rooms, which are smaller than the suite. Although I paid more for a suite, I was given a "deluxe room," where the queen bed and daybed were very close together in the same space. Also, the Chelsea Pines Inn site says the suites are on the 3rd and 5th floors. My room was on the 4th floor. The person at the front desk insisted that my room was a suite even though it isn't and looks nothing like the suites pictured on Hotels.com or the Inn's web site.

Quirky little hotel right in the heart of Chelsea. My room was tiny, but I didn't mind so much because the property was clean and quiet at night. I'm not sure why they are called a B&B because breakfast was mostly just bagels, tea, and coffee. You're better off trying one of the excellent food options in the neighborhood. Comfortable stay overall.

The charming old brownstone location was perfect, 1/2 a block from 14th St station in the West Village, close to Chelsea Market and a bunch of other great shops and restaurants. Our room (a mini suite?) was on a 5th floor walk up, with pretty narrow steep stairs. It was definitely a cardio workout each time we went back to our room. We originally booked for the week, but had second thoughts about the 2 1/2 star rating, so changed to one night. I’m thinking maybe they switched us to an inferior room due to the shorter stay. The room was fine but definitely showed dated signs. For example, the leather desk chair was all worn out, the bathroom pocket door was stuck & didn’t slide. But no worries, the bathroom had 2 separate doors! Oh, and there was a small 3 inch mystery hole in the bedroom ceiling. Overall, it was what I’d expect from a 2 1/2 star room in an extremely convenient location in Manhattan. If all you need is a place to sleep after exploring all the great sites in NY, I’d recommend this place.

OK for a night, but pretty bare bones. Faced the street which was a bit loud/bright even with curtain drawn (guess that's NYC...). Steam heater hissed at night. Breakfast was fine, nothing elaborate but did have fruit/yogurt and decent coffee. Service was transactionally efficient, but not warm.

Chelsea Pines Inn is an amazing hotel. The decor was fantastic, the room was comfortable and clean, the staff was helpful, and the location was PRIME. I would 100% stay there again.