Life Hotel
The former offices of Life magazine, on West 31st Street.
19 West 31st Street, NoMad, New York, NY, 10001Opens a live Booking.com search for this hotel · we may earn a commission
What Life Hotel actually is
Life Hotel occupies the building that housed Life magazine's editorial offices, a 1894 structure on West 31st Street in NoMad. The conversion leaned into the history — the design references the magazine's mid-century layouts, and archival imagery runs through the public spaces.
Rooms range from compact bunk-style rooms up to larger doubles, which makes it workable across budgets. The location is central without being touristed: Koreatown is a block north, Madison Square Park and the Flatiron are a few blocks south, and Penn Station is a short walk west.
What stands out
- 01 Set in the former editorial offices of Life magazine
- 02 Design references to the magazine's mid-century layouts
- 03 Room types from compact bunks to full doubles
- 04 A block from Koreatown, minutes from Madison Square Park
Rooms and suites
Bunk Room
Sleeps 2Compact with bunk configuration, lowest rate
Standard Queen
Sleeps 2Conventional double room
Deluxe King
Sleeps 2Larger with seating area
Room names and availability vary by season — the live inventory is on the booking page.
Facilities and amenities
- Restaurant and bar
- Fitness access
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge
- Luggage storage
- Pet friendly
- Business services
- Air conditioning
- Laundry service
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Eating and drinking on site
| Henry | American |
|---|---|
| Bar | Cocktails |
Where it sits
North of Madison Square Park, a district of turn-of-the-century loft buildings that spent the last fifteen years turning into restaurants and hotels. Central without being touristy.
Nearest transit
- ▸28 St (R, W, 6)
- ▸23 St (N, R, W, 6)
- ▸34 St–Herald Sq (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W)
What's nearby
- ▸Madison Square Park
- ▸Empire State Building
- ▸Flatiron Building
- ▸Museum of Sex
- ▸Koreatown on West 32nd St
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Questions people ask about Life Hotel
Was this really the Life magazine building?
Yes, the 1894 building housed the magazine's editorial offices, and the hotel's design draws directly on that history.
What are the bunk rooms like?
Compact rooms with a bunk configuration, aimed at travellers prioritising rate and location over space.