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Chelsea Pines Inn
Category: Event Planning & Services Hotels Hotels & Travel Hotels Hotels [Edit]
317 W 14th StNew York, NY 10014
Neighborhoods: Chelsea, West Village, Meatpacking District
(212) 929-1023
- Nearest Transit:
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8 Av (L)
14 St (A, C, E)
14 St (1, 2, 3)
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 12 am - 12 am
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
19 reviews for Chelsea Pines Inn
Review Highlights
"...at a reasonable price and a friendly cat mean I will return..."
(in 3 reviews)
"The continental breakfast includes a "bread of the day" and..."
(in 3 reviews)
"Definitely going back there when I go to NYC."
(in 7 reviews)
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19 reviews in English
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Review from Dayna H.
Woodbridge, VA
1/31/2012 1 Check-in Here
I usually don't write Yelp reviews, but when a business is as lovely as this one, you have to. I stayed at the Chelsea Pines Inn for a "mental wellness" vacation, and I had the time of my life. It's absolutely adorable, and it feels more like you're going home than into a hotel. It's right in the middle of everything...and even in the freezing winter wind, I was able to make it all around to all my favorite spots (NARS, marc jacobs, Chelsea Market, Diane Von Furstenburg, Sephora) within a few minutes. I even walked down Broadway and got my nails done.
The staff is very friendly and you can tell it's genuine and not just because you're paying them to stay. They let me leave my bags at the hotel before check-in, and even after I checked OUT, so that I could easily navigate the city.
I felt very safe and cozy here, and they offered free breakfast and the kitchen was full of cookies, milk, yogurt, fruit, tea, and coffee. I just booked another stay with them, and I'm bringing my friend from Sacramento. She has to experience this environment too. If you love kind and cozy...stay here. You'll leave feeling like a better person. xoxo -
Review from James E.
6/29/2011
My partner and I wanted a vacation in New York for years, so I would research hotels in http://bedbugregistry.com because I have a deathly fear of bedbugs. By the time I researched a hotel that was deemed safe, the cost of our trip made me say "eff this, let's go to Europe for the same price." We decided to stop skipping New York and book a hotel. Exhausted searches led me to gay travel sites and http://tripadvisor.com where we found Chelsea Pines Inn. At the time of our reservation booking, this gay owned and operated bed & breakfast is ranked #6 in the city. We read nothing but rave reviews and http://bedbugregistry.com had nary a complaint about the building. "Honey, we're going to New York."
I booked online and received a confirmation within 24 hours. We had no idea just how loved and adored this hotel is. A fellow hotel guest told us that this was his third stay, and it took him multiple tries to successfully reserve a room. A hotel staff member told us that a woman was unable to reserve room with the times she requested, so she re-arranged her entire vacation so she could book a room. After staying in the city for a week, in the Tab Hunter room of all things, we will never stay anywhere but Chelsea Pines Inn.
The location is fantastic. The staff are wonderful. The room is incredibly comfortable, clean, and quiet. The hotel cat Charlie is adorable. The wine & cheese party was icing on the cake. -
Review from Tom F.
Burbank, CA
11/7/2011
We (two couples) had a great stay here in early October (six nights). The staff was really friendly/helpful, the location is terrific and it was quiet at night. Good breakfast spread, too. We had the Sheree North room that has a unique bathroom/shower setup that has been described by another reviewer, and it worked out fine.
Charlie Chaplin (the cat, not the late actor) stayed in our room one night much to our delight since my wife and I missed our cats. We also happened to be there during their celebration of 25 years of being open, which was fun to be a part of.
We had booked Chelsea Pines in 2010 and had to cancel due to a sudden serious illness. I promised that if I didn't die, we would make it the following year. I'm glad I did (stay at the Chelsea Pines; not die).
I would highly recommend Chelsea Pines and would definitely stay here again. -
Review from Sarita O.
Oakland, CA
9/9/2011
Well, bedbugregistry now has two complaints, one of them mine. After waking up with itchy welts all over us, we got our money back and moved to a new hotel. The manager and the owner were in denial, but when I went back up to the room to get something I saw two cans of bedbug spray and the sheets were off the bed. Even without considering the bedbugs, I can't understand the rave reviews for this hotel. Our room was so small I had to crawl over the bed to get to the other side of the bed. It was badly in need of refurbishing and painting. The sheets had stains on them. The bathroom was none to clean. It was on the fourth floor with no elevator and steep stairs. You can do so much better for the same price or just a few dollars more, as we did after we moved.
Comment from Tom K. of Chelsea Pines Inn 9/28/2011
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Review from John W.
Brooklyn, NY
1/24/2012
i stayed in this hotel for 2 days..the bed was full of bedbugs..not really a clean room..the bed is small.I complained to the general manager about bed bugs and showed the red spot in my body..he argued that we got it from somewhere else and proposed a refund which is I got ..when I came back to my room ,it smelled pesticides and found two bottles of pesticides..I would never come back there.
Comment from Tom K. of Chelsea Pines Inn 1/25/2012
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Review from Pam K.
Salem, MA
7/27/2010
Just go. We were there for a steamy city weekend, and could not have been happier. Really. Where to begin? The room was wonderful -- more spacious than I had expected, immaculate, and very comfy bed. We had the Albert Finney room on the first floor, which meant I could pad out for coffee undetected in my jammies. Lovely. They have a sweet garden out the back, shady and beautiful,
The location was great, we'd never stayed in Chelsea before and loved loved it. Fun shopping and noshing in Chelsea Market, great restaurants and bars for the young and gorgeous see and be seen crowd (we were not worthy but had lots of fun) and there was a street fair the day we were there, steps away. Clearly, somebody knew we were coming.
The staff. So lovely, so welcoming, so attentive, so helpful. Forgive me for not remembering everybody's names. But Troy, I'm pining for you, darling. Sending BCN photos for you soonest. See you in August.... XO
So go. JUST GO! -
Review from damian a.
Rochester, MI
1/8/2010
I was scrambling a week before christmas to find a place to stay from 12/26 to 1/2. After passing over countless places wanting as much as 1000.00 per night, I stumbled across this place. 239.00 per night. That right there is worth three stars.
The location is perfect. It is right on the corner of 14th and 8, which is about 50 steps away from the ACE and the L lines. Great for getting just about anywhere.
The staff was awesome and helpful. From the moment we walked in from the rain after a delayed flight and i was greeted by name until the minute we left, they were accomodating. They were always eager to provide suggestions, look stuff up, make reservations, call cars, offer umbrellas, etc.
When we decided to try to see if they had availability on the 31st and the 1st (I sprung this on them at around 1 am on the night of the 30th, which was to be our last night), they said they promised to see what they can do. they called early the next morning to offer us the same room for two more nights at the same rate of 239.00. That was pretty cool.
They have a cat named charlie chaplin that my wife made the mistake of letting in our room one night. She (the cat) seemed really appreciative. Around 4am i woke up to it mounting my leg and biting the comforter. We had to kick her out. She meowed a bit outside our door and then someone else took her in.
The room was small, of course, but clean and comfortable.
The inn can be a little loud at times. There are no elevators and the steps are loud. The rooms are tight and the radiators make sounds that i don't understand. It's tolerable though.
The next time we're in new york i probably won't even bother looking for another place. We'll just stay here again for sure. -
Review from Jillian D.
Boston, MA
4/26/2010 6 photos
I LOVED THIS PLACE.
I've stayed at the W and Hilton in NY, but this was so much more fun.
The place is so cute- each room decked out in it's own actor/actress posters. The decorating was stylish and the bathrooms were nice. Also very clean and the rooms were spacious.
The price was right too. My boyfriend and I had to book a room last minute for one night and all they had left was the suite- it was only $199 (last minute price - normally $250) but a great deal for NYC.
As I said, we had the suite- but I peeked at the regular and deluxe rooms and they weren't super tiny or cramped like many NYC hotels/inns.
The staff was friendly and helpful- excited to tell us about the local restaurants and give directions.
Complementary breakfast in the AM as well as snacks/drinks throughout the day.
Yes, the only downside was no elevator. I didn't mind though, and the staff did offer to help us.
Finally, there was a parking lot a few feet away from the hotel.
Definitely going back there when I go to NYC. -
Review from Pauline L.
San Jose, CA
12/19/2008 1 photo
Best hotel experience while traveling ever!
Al, one of the managers, accommodated the bf and I with a standard room immediately upon check-in. Usually, check-in is at 3pm, but our reserved room wasn't ready. He saw our exhausted faces (after a 6 hour red-eye flight) and upgraded us at no extra cost as soon as a spot was available. GREAT SERVICE.
The building decor is fun and reminiscent of old Hollywood glamor. Every room is assigned an actress and decorated with posters in honor of the starlet. Jay, one of the hotel owners, collected these posters since his father used to own a theater.
We had the Yvonne de Carlo "dressing room" (Lily from "The Munsters"), which had its own shower and bathroom. (Typically, most of the rooms share a communal bathroom on each floor). The space was neat, charming with all of Yvonne's vintage movie posters, and had cable. I got to watch Food Network and MTV each night!
Free continental breakfast each morning in their kitchen with tables and a patio area, wonderful location right next to the A, C, E, and L subway lines, friendly front desk staff (they'll hold your luggage for you either prior to check-in or after check-out), and a cute Chelsea Morning newsletter each day detailing the weather and fun events in the neighborhood.
Reasonably-priced in the charming Chelsea neighborhood. This was my first time visiting New York City and staying here only enhanced my wonderful experience. Thanks Jay and Al!Listed in: NYC: the glam and not-so-glam
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Review from Henry M.
San Francisco, CA
8/11/2008
I've stayed at the Chelsea Pines several times at the suggestion of a friend. It'sa cozy place--the rooms are uniquely decorated, the staff friendly, and the location was very convenient to my needs ...
I'm planning to return to New York over the Thanksgiving holiday and I thought to check around ... and I came back. reasonable prices, comfortable facilities and (best of all) charlie! you can see charlie here: http://www.chelseapine... ... Charie is the resident cat--he seems to figure out who's interested and who isn't, and when i stay there he usually stays in my room for part of the time.
so--helpful staff, attractive accommodations at a reasonable price and a friendly cat mean I will return around thanksgiving. -
Review from Carmen N.
Watertown, MA
4/20/2011
I like this place a lot. It's a good alternative to pricier boutique hotels in the area. The rooms are very campy (each decorated in the theme of an old film star -- we got the Doris Day room) and roomy by New York standards. The beds are really comfortable. The continental breakfast includes a "bread of the day" and espresso, and the back patio garden is really pretty. A couple of things set this place apart: One, there's a really friendly cat named Charlie who followed us into our room, spent the night on our bed, and made the place feel homey. Two, the innkeepers provided us with great information about stuff to do in Chelsea, including directions to High Line Park, which is two blocks away. The one possible drawback is that the stairs are kind of steep, and it's a walk-up, but there are some rooms on the first floor.
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Review from Jay C.
Glen Allen, VA
This place gets 5-stars. No question.
We had the Sheree North room--I'm not sure what that was since my wife booked the room. I think it was the middle level room. The room was more spacious that I expected. The bathroom (sink&toilet) was separate from the shower which opened into the suite. Not sure why it was built that way, but I suspect that the bathroom was so small that there would be no room for a shower door to open. It actually works out well.
The bathroom was small--when using the toilet, my toes touched the door. And I had to open the door before standing up or sitting down or else I would've hit my head. Expect small bathrooms. I can't remember the size of the bathroom in my last hotel, but I don't expect big anything in large cities where space is at a premium.
They had a nice breakfast spread (bagels, doughnuts, coffee, sweet bread, cereal, juice). It is very convenient to Subway. Chelsea Pines' recommendation for restaurants were excellent--not a bad meal was had.
Instead of flying to NYC, we took the train and this place is a couple of subway stops from penn station (or $6 or $7 cab if you have luggage). We took a cab to chelsea pines inn, but subway when we left. Very convenient for us.
Another reason we selected this place is that my wife doesn't like being in tall buildings and doesn't like elevators. So this place was perfect! -
Review from Susie O.
San Jose, CA
9/19/2008
Charming hotel with a personal touch located smack dab in the middle of Chelsea. Great location if you're in NY for pleasure...Broadway is only about an $8.00 cab ride away. The staff is incredibly friendly and informative. The rooms are spacious and decorated in a movie star dressing room theme....cool bathrooms as well!
The only negative is that they don't have any elevators so my friend and I (both females) had to lug our heavy luggage up 4 flights of some very steep stairs. NOT fun...especially when you've just gotten off of an 8 hour flight or stumbling in at 4am from a night of drinking.
Regardless, I would stay at Chelsea Pines again just for the adorable rooms and the wonderful staff. -
Review from Mary T.
Sacramento, CA
6/19/2009
I won't repeat what's already been said, but what a great place! Most of the time I'm in NYC, I stay with friends, but my last visit was the first time at a hotel. Both the wonderful facilities and friendly staff made me feel like I was staying with friends. Full size room and bathroom with a/c, cable, business center, friendly cat, nearby MTA stop and continental breakfast. I had a room facing the backyard, so other than when it was recess at the preschool on the other side of the fence, it was blissfully quiet. The one caveat is that if you don't like climbing stairs, this may not be a good fit and there's no elevator. But between climbing up and down to my room on the 4th floor and walking all over the city, I was able to burn off all the calories from the great meals I had on this visit.
Highly recommended and a great value in terms of both cost and service. If I don't stay with friends/relatives on my next visit back to NYC, this is definitely where I'll be staying. -
Review from Jim W.
King, WA
4/20/2011 6 Check-ins Here
This is my fifth trip to NYC and I have finally found my home for future trips. Friendly and helpful staff, lovable cat and a great clientele to chat with at breakfast. Convenient to mass transit. Quiet. And movie posters all over. I am a very happy guy and can't wait to return.
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Review from David M.
Denver, CO
8/2/2011
Mixed reactions on this place. Stayed here recently on a quick biz trip to NYC ... the price is right and the location amazing. Rooms were tiny and a little dated with homespun movie poster artwork. Service was efficient but not exactly outgoing. Breakfast (included) was ho-hum. Mixed bag of traveling families and European tourists staying there, and the place does extensive advertising to gay travelers. Room window a/c units were challenged, but extreme sweltering temperatures were prevalent in the city. Overall, not luxe by any stretch of the imagination, but a good buy with an excellent location. I may try it again for the location alone!
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Review from Chris F.
San Mateo, CA
6/18/2008
Great price for a prime location and very good service. The rooms were a decent size, a queen bed, a chair, a dresser, a closet and a bathroom. The bathrooms were just remodeled, so they look nice. The rooms were all decorated with movie stars, giving this place some character.
They served breakfast, but we never got a chance to try it because we were saving room for all the great food in NYC.
The receptionist was not really friendly when we checked in, but after a 6 hour red-eye flight, we weren't in the best mood either. The staff always greeted us with a friendly smile and helped us find places when we went out.
We met the owner on the last day and he helped us order a car service to go to the airport.
There are no elevators, however they did offer to carry our bags up to our room. Our room was facing the street and it was a bit noisy, but not terrible.
Next time I go back to NYC I will stay here again. -
Review from jeanne b.
Seattle, WA
4/30/2010
The Chelsea Pines is my very favorite place to stay while visiting NYC. Although the location, comfort and details (beds, sheets, towels, lighting, decor) are exceptional, the real value of the Pines is in the terrific people who staff the place with warmth, friendly and humorous attitude and a thorough knowledge of the city. If you know NYC, you'll be happy at the Pines, and if you are new to NYC, you'll get to know it at the Pines in a very comfortable manner. Plus, the location is ideal for exploring the city with ease!
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Review from Laura G.
Los Altos, CA
9/7/2008
Such a cute and charming Inn full of character! Very accommodating staff, classy and comfortable rooms, great kitchen area and breakfast patio (including an outdoor smoking area), cookie and candy jars, awesome location, and very reasonable prices make this place easy to recommend.
