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Reviews of Leo House 3 stars

332 West 23rd Street, Chelsea, New York, NY 10011, United States

#259 of 418 hotels in New York

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1864 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice and convenient hotel but beware of the $30 fee...
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    They charged me an extra $30 because I made the booking through booking.com, which was ridiculous! especially if you're looking for a cheap place. I've booked dozens of hotels and this was the first time to experience this!

    The hotel was fine and I had a warm and comfortable stay. Its tied to the Catholic Church and this might feel a bit strange. The neighbourhood was nice, with some shops and bars nearby, in a walking distance from Penn Station.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice, but a bit over aged spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Furniture is a bit old and are over their life cycle...

    Nice people, good breakfast, perfect location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    7.0
    Great location and breakfast; rooms are a bit run down, but for NYC this is a good deal!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Room was very small and a bit musty. This place is a good deal for New York where prices are so outrageous - but its still a lot of money for something so small and threadbare

    Fantastic location, very friendly helpful staff and a generous buffet breakfast included. Water pressure in the shower was very good too.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    I would definitely stay here again - great location and hotel had everything I needed. A quirky hotel but I really liked
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some people might find the slightly dark/dingy corridors to the rooms a little off-putting; and also one of the lifts, however it didn’t bother me.

    I liked the room - it perfectly met my needs (I had a single room with a private bathroom). I liked the breakfast room where there was a great range and you could make your own waffles every day (apart from Sunday). The location was great - perfect.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was simple, one lift wasn’t working near the end of stay. Still very good value for money

    Very good value for money, you get what you pay for in terms of facilities and decor. Would definitely recommend, the staff were absolutely lovely and so helpful, but the breakfast is very simple. Thank you Leo House for making New York an affordable holiday for us!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    7.0
    Good location, be prepared to encounter bad tempered receptionists.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    People at reception are NOT nice, bad tempered, not helpful. They act as doing you a favor for working. Too sad in such an institution.

    Good location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable stay with good breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Friendly staff, ( most Americans are friendly actually ). Great breakfast. Its a building with an interesting history about German immigrants. I reccommend to check their website about this. Interesting artifacts in the hotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Great stay! Location is perfect for walkers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I’ve got a room just behind the elevator that made bothering sounds every time it passes through my floor. Besides that, everything was perfect.

    Breakfast and location are exceptional

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice warm hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some times it was very difficult to have cold water in the bathroom, it was very hot even when opening the cold tap. There wasn't too much space for leaving two suitcases in a handy convenient place in the room.

    Nice beds, had a warm atmosphere. Bedsheets get clean. Free breakfast very much appreciated, not huge selection but good quality. 1 minute walk to subway line E from JFK. Shops and food around the hotel. View from the window. Price was very competitive. Overall happy with the value for money.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    All staff members are very friendly!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 8 nights

    There is no refrigerator in the room or anywhere else. I have never stayed during the summer, but there is no air conditioner in my room, so it might be uncomfortable when summer comes.

    The location is perfect, close to the subway, restaurants, and supermarkets. My room faced the backyard, so it was very quiet. All staff members are very friendly and always smiling. I have stayed here several times, and in NYC, at this price, it's very reasonable. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Great hostel / hotel in the heart of Chelsea, NYC.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You can hear pipes with water running through at night but it’s no biggie.

    Great Guest House in the heart of NYC. It is on the older side, and could use an upgrade in some places such as new carpet, but nothing major. The daily bread at (except Sunday!) is always fresh and plentiful. The hot water is always consistent. The staff were lovely.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Superb value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room really could use renovation and the bed was a little short for my height

    Great location, very nice and helpful staff, amazing(!) breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed the olde worlde style, a little tired but clean and well looked after.I’ll be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There was also a low but good sized easy chair in the room that tended to get in the way of the wardrobe. The only time I used it was to either take off or put on my boots.

    The room was located on the top floor with a decent window allowing plenty of natural light into the room. There was a comfy desk and chair and a reasonable amount of storage space. The bathroom was a good size with a very good shower. I had a single bed that was very comfortable and roomy enough for my 6ft 100kg body. Loved the pillows! The elevators work very well and the laundry has to be the best value I’ve had in any country in my travels. The breakfast is tasty with a reasonable spread of items to choose from. The guest lounge located on level 2 is a very comfy reading spot. And the business centre/library is nice. I also have to mention the staff at the front desk were always helpful and friendly, George was a standout.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Good for a short stay, i'd recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    At check-in they charge USD 100.00 deposit and I don't see the point. They refund it but it's still pointless to take a deposit, they could just check the room with you when you leave and make you pay if there's any damage. Please note, it's a Catholic Guest House, a bit strange for an Atheist like me.

    Very friendly staff especially a guy who was at the reception earlier this morning 6th of May 2024. Central location, nearby 23st subway and Penn Train Station. Clean room, good supply of toiletries. Good hotel for a short stay, i'd use it again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Very convienient location, nice place, good price for NY. Would like to stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights

    - The coffee, far too week, not drinkable. The tea, no choice of fruity, mint. - Check in not possible until 16.20 - No bedside table (chair used). No power for charging at one side of the bed. - No view (wall 1,5 m from window).

    Location on 23rd street very convienient, subway A,C at the corner, crossbus M23, M20 uptown, M11 down at 8/9 ave, restaurants nearby.. Breakfast mo-sat good in general. Fresh fruit and waffle. Laundry availability at low cost in the cellar. Comfortable bed. Quick fix when lamp did not work. Nice staff. Lobby space. Hot and cold water dispenser. Cookie in the afternoon. Shower/bath in corridor clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    5 night stay, room info said cleaning after 4 nights (which is ok) but we got clean towels every day and no cleaning

    Location was good, breakfast was basic.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    7.0
    You get what you pay for!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well, it was old(super old furniture -the lamp in the restroom just crashed on the floor during our stay, bed sheets with holes), a bit dirty(dirty carpet, dusty furniture and windows), noisy (but you get the earplugs). Our room was opposite to the cleaning lady room and to the one of the shared bathrooms and we EVERY morning when the cleaning was started we were woken up by the noises. A

    The connection to everything on Manhattan and larger NYC is great. A lot places to eat and buy food around the hotel. We even had a nice view on the Edge. You get breakfast ( not very healthy , but OK it is still a breakfast). Everyone was very kind and happy to help and answer questions. Despite everything good quality-money value for us.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Really good value for money. Great, safe location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The accommodations are basic and a little dated but exceptionally clean and well maintained. The location is fantastic, subway is a few minutes walk away which gives easy access to upper and lower manhattan. Walking distance to the high line and Chelsea market. They do a free breakfast Monday to Saturday from 7am, bagel, muffins, toast and cereal etc. unexpected but very appreciated. The staff are so friendly and welcoming from the minute you walk in the door. I felt very safe being there on my own. They have a buzzer on the outside door so it is always locked and then the second door is locked from 11pm so you get buzzed in. The reception is manned 24 hours. I’m a confident traveller, but there are times you can still feel vulnerable. I didn’t feel worried at any point staying here. I’m so glad I found this place as it was worth every penny and more. If I go to NYC again I would 100% have The Leo House at the top of my list for hotels.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    7.0
    Unbeatable value for money in Manhattan
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooms are small with either full bathroom or half bathroom Mine was half, which means toilet and sink but the shower was shared and out of the room My room was dated but from the hotel web it is apparent that there are parts of the hotel refurbished

    The Location is excellent for NY, Chelsea, very well communicated, walking distance from Penn Station The price is very good for NY, unbeatable in fact, but the faciliities are limited as you may expect for the price and location There are renovated rooms on which I can't comment ) Comfortable beds The breakfast (Monday to Saturday, not on Sundays) is excellent Service attentive, 24 hours reception Good wifi in the rooms It presents itself as a "Catholic Guesthouse" but accepts anyone; they never ask about religious beliefs of the guests.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Leo House is great value! Yes it’s a little tired etc however it is very clean and the beds were comfortable. The breakfast is amazing! Friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    If I visit NYC again I’d stay in this place again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I don’t see any points.

    The location is perfect. Basic room was what I needed for this stay to enjoy the city. Breakfast for me was fine.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little old, probably they could improve the doors and probably and update preserving the style.

    Location, breakfast is included, lobby in the 2nd floor great to make calls

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    City trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location Nice staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    It was a pleasant stay i enjoyed it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was good! and the location as well a few minutes walk going to times square.

    Stayed in April 2024

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