January 2023
Built in 1884 it has served as a hotel in various forms at least since 1905. Over the years it gained reputation as one of the most iconic hotels in the city with an unmatched cultural history. Closed in 2011 for a major renovation it has now opened again as a more high end proposition.
StayGrandNowhere is as steeped in pop-culture romance as this icon of West 23rd street.
Tatler, January 2024The Hotel Chelsea has always been more than a place to sleep. Before it shuttered in 2011, it had played host to some of New York City’s most colorful guests and residents for decades—many of them cultural icons.
Afar Magazine, March 2023And what’s perhaps most impressive about the newly updated Chelsea is how much of this romance remains intact, even as it’s been updated for 21st-century boutique-hotel travelers.
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A World Unto Itself
Enough has been written about—and perhaps more written within—the Chelsea to satisfy history buffs around the world. It is the hotel’s uniquely rich past that has made it iconic. However, those familiar with it don’t define it by its history, but rather by its ever-evolving and unmistakable otherness. Solid, sumptuous, eccentric yet beautiful, the Chelsea is a decadent palace of peculiarity.
The Spa at Hotel Chelsea
Perched on the penthouse level, the Spa at Hotel Chelsea is a light-filled oasis featuring a private terrace garden, offering a tranquil escape.
Café Chelsea
Inspired by the long tradition of French bistro dining, Café Chelsea offers a robust all-day menu, blending café classics with contemporary takes on traditional French dishes.
El Quijote
Drawing from the Basque Country, El Quijote’s menu combines traditional Spanish fare with refreshing, modern pairings.