HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS NYC CHELSEA - NOMAD AREA BY IHG, New York

The hotel is between Chelsea and Midtown, within easy walking distance of Hudson Yards, Times Square, High Line Park, and Chelsea Market. Penn Station provides direct rail access (NJ Transit, LIRR, subway lines 1/2/3, B/D/F/M, and others) at 34th St and 28th St. LaGuardia Airport is 12 km away. Several parking garages are within a block. The area is lively with restaurants, shops, and major corporations nearby, yet the immediate block is relatively calm at night.

Room configurations include King or Two Full beds; some rooms have a jetted spa bathtub. Rooms are compact as typical for New York, with a smart closet, sitting nook, and blackout shades. Windows can be opened for fresh air. Premium linens and a choice of pillows are provided. No balconies, rollaway beds, or sleeper sofas. Standard room assignment at check-in, so specific bed types cannot be guaranteed. Noise can be an issue near the elevator or on ground floor rooms, particularly room 109. Some cleanliness inconsistencies have been reported, but many find the rooms well-maintained. A fridge can be added for a $25 per stay fee.

The Express Start Breakfast offers hot items (scrambled eggs, bacon/sausage, pancakes), pastries, bread, fresh fruit, yogurt, and juice. Grab-and-go bags are available with muffins, bagels, cereal, hard-boiled eggs, and drinks. The breakfast area on the ground floor is small and often overcrowded; many guests eat standing or take food to their room. There is no restaurant on site, but many dining options are within a short walk. The hotel also provides free cookies in the afternoon and a complimentary wine hour (4-5 PM). Freshly ground coffee is available from the lobby machine all day.

The fitness centre is small but functional: 1 elliptical machine, 1 stationary bike, 2 treadmills, and a set of free weights. It is open 24/7 at no charge. The hotel offers free bicycle rentals (subject to availability) and walking tours. An outdoor patio with picnic tables and a sun terrace is available for relaxation. No swimming pool or spa is on the property.

WiFi is free throughout. The business centre includes computers, printing, copying, and scanning. Luggage storage is free before check-in and after check-out. Daily housekeeping is provided, though some inconsistency has been noted. Other services: concierge, wake-up calls, ice machine, vending, safety deposit boxes. The property is entirely non-smoking and accessible with ADA-compliant lifts and 13 accessible rooms (some with roll-in showers). Hearing-impaired features include visual alarms and communication kits. Vision-impaired features include braille signage and audible alarms. Pets are allowed with a $75 fee. Parking is off-site at a nearby garage (rates as shown). No airport shuttle available.