LEON HOTEL LES, New York

The hotel sits on Canal Street at the Manhattan Bridge entrance, placing you in the heart of Chinatown with Little Italy, Soho, and the Lower East Side within a 15-minute walk. The 9/11 Memorial is about 20 minutes on foot. Grand Street Metro Station (322 m) provides direct access to Midtown and Brooklyn; six additional subway lines are nearby. Newark International Airport is 25 km away. The immediate streets are lively with Asian restaurants and stores, while the neighbourhood feels safe during the day but less so late at night for single travellers.

The hotel offers a range of rooms from compact doubles to a Deluxe Loft Suite with two bedrooms (two doubles and a queen bed), separated by sliding doors for privacy. All rooms feature a walk-in shower, hairdryer, slippers, safe, and desk. Some rooms include city views, particularly double rooms facing the bridge. Rooms can vary in size and condition - some feel spacious and updated, while others may be older or smaller, especially budget options. Higher floors are generally quieter and offer better views. No rooms have bathtubs or balconies.

The hotel does not serve breakfast or have a restaurant or bar. Each room is equipped with a coffee machine and free pods. In the basement, there is a vending machine for snacks and a filtered water/ice dispenser (free for guests). The Chinatown location offers hundreds of dining options within a 5-minute walk, including Joe's Shanghai, Jing Fong Restaurant, and Bake Culture. For a wider selection, Little Italy and Soho are about 10-15 minutes away.

The hotel does not have any wellness or leisure amenities such as a swimming pool, spa, or gym. Leisure activities are limited to the surrounding neighbourhood, which includes Chinatown's shops and eateries, and short walks to Little Italy, Soho, and the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges.

Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. The hotel has one lift. Luggage storage is free, allowing check-out before an evening flight. Daily housekeeping is included and generally refreshes towels and bins. A 24-hour front desk offers concierge and key card access. CCTV and smoke alarms are in place. No parking is on site; nearby garages (MTP Parking on Chrystie Street, T&K Parking on Chrystie Street) cost from $40 per night. Street parking is free from Saturday evening to Monday 7 AM.