Chelsea Inn rates, New York

Axel's lowest rate seen for Chelsea Inn: $355 a night all in, Oct 24 to Oct 27, 2026. Seen Oct 12.

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3-star hotel · 46 W 17th St, New York

ATM · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Smoke-free property · Heating · Ticket assistance · Express check-in/check-out · All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) · No elevators · Non-smoking rooms · Room service · Family room

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A no-frills 3-star townhouse walk-up near Union Square

7.2/10

A practical downtown base, provided you can handle stairs, small rooms and noise.

Chelsea Inn is a no-frills 3-star townhouse walk-up whose strongest feature is its location near Union Square, restaurants and several subway lines. It's a good pick for travelers who spend their days exploring rather than hanging around the hotel. Recent Expedia guests frequently praise clean rooms and helpful staff, while Booking.com and Tripadvisor paint a more mixed overall picture. Expect simple accommodation, not boutique-hotel polish.

The compromises matter: there's no elevator, some rooms are extremely compact, and guests describe noise from neighboring rooms, the street and a basement bar. Check the bathroom arrangement carefully; the official site describes rooms sharing with one other room, while private-bathroom options appear on Booking.com. Housekeeping terms and extra charges also need confirming before arrival. We'd skip it for light sleepers, travelers with mobility limitations or anyone expecting full-service convenience.

Best for

Budget-conscious downtown explorers
Light packers comfortable with stairs
Short sightseeing stays

Watch out for

No elevator, with rooms up to the fifth floor
Shared bathrooms in some room categories
Small rooms and variable sound insulation

Location: Excellent for walking around Chelsea, Flatiron and Union Square, with subway stations nearby.
Rooms: Simple and often small; confirm bathroom type and request a quieter room.
Cleanliness: Recent Expedia feedback is broadly positive, though other sites are less consistently enthusiastic.
Service: Helpful staff earn praise; expect online registration and access-code check-in rather than conventional full service.
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi and air conditioning cover the basics; stairs are unavoidable.
Fees and surprises: Expedia lists a deposit and optional housekeeping charge; Booking.com shows a resort fee on some offers. Confirm all terms.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

Rates seen for Chelsea Inn

Axel
$393 /night
$393 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
STANDARD, DOUBLE BED, PRIVATE BATHROOM · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 22 to Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Axel
$355 /night
$355 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Triple room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 24 to Oct 27, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 12
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Axel
$360 /night
$360 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
STANDARD, DOUBLE BED, PRIVATE BATHROOM · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 25 to Oct 30, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Axel's lowest rate seen for Chelsea Inn: $355 a night all in, Oct 24 to Oct 27, 2026. Seen Oct 12.

#7 of 9 hotels in Chelsea & Meatpacking District by Axel's take. Chelsea & Meatpacking District is #6 of 12 places to stay in New York. The best hotels in Chelsea & Meatpacking District, ranked · Where to stay in New York

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Axel's take: 7.2/10

A practical downtown base, provided you can handle stairs, small rooms and noise. A no-frills 3-star townhouse walk-up near Union Square, scored for what it is.

Best for: Budget-conscious downtown explorers; Light packers comfortable with stairs; Short sightseeing stays
Watch out for: No elevator, with rooms up to the fifth floor; Shared bathrooms in some room categories; Small rooms and variable sound insulation
Location: Excellent for walking around Chelsea, Flatiron and Union Square, with subway stations nearby.
Rooms: Simple and often small; confirm bathroom type and request a quieter room.
Cleanliness: Recent Expedia feedback is broadly positive, though other sites are less consistently enthusiastic.
Service: Helpful staff earn praise; expect online registration and access-code check-in rather than conventional full service.
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi and air conditioning cover the basics; stairs are unavoidable.
Fees and surprises: Expedia lists a deposit and optional housekeeping charge; Booking.com shows a resort fee on some offers. Confirm all terms.

Axel's opinion of Chelsea Inn, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

Rates seen for Chelsea Inn

Every stay Axel priced for Chelsea Inn within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.

Stay	Axel rate	Public rate	Seen	Book
Oct 22 to Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult	$393 a night · refundable · STANDARD, DOUBLE BED, PRIVATE BATHROOM	not seen	Seen Oct 9	Sign up free to book
Oct 24 to Oct 27, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults	$355 a night · refundable · Standard Triple room	not seen	Seen Oct 12	Sign up free to book
Oct 25 to Oct 30, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult	$360 a night · refundable · STANDARD, DOUBLE BED, PRIVATE BATHROOM	not seen	Seen Oct 11	Sign up free to book

About Chelsea Inn

3-star hotel
46 W 17th St, New York
Amenities: ATM, Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Smoke-free property, Heating, Ticket assistance, Express check-in/check-out, All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private), No elevators, Non-smoking rooms, Room service, Family room
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