3/5 Glenn K. 5 months ago on Google
I
wanted
to
share
my
experience
at
the
Hotel
Chelsea,
where
my
wife
and
I
recently
stayed.
The
place
came
with
a
4.8
out
of
5
rating,
so
our
expectations
were
quite
high.
But,
to
be
honest,
it
didn't
quite
hit
that
mark.
It
was
so
disappointing
that
we
actually-for
the
first
time
in
our
travel
lives-checked
out
after
one
night
and
found
a
different
hotel.
To
be
clear,
I
like
older
hotels
that
feel
new
while
allowing
you
to
enjoy
the
nostalgia.
This
wasn't
the
case.
The
small
room's
lighting
was
the
first
thing
that
struck
us.
It
was
really
dark,
even
with
all
the
lights
on
and
turned
up
to
their
max,
which
made
the
room
feel
more
gloomy
than
cozy.
The
bathroom
had
its
own
set
of
issues
-
the
overhead
shower
would
flood
the
floor
with
water
every
time
we
used
it,
and
we
had
to
wait
a
few
minutes
each
time
for
the
water
temperature
to
adjust.
Noise
was
another
problem.
Sounds
from
the
balcony
(which
isn't
advertised
as
a
shared
balcony
with
several
other
rooms)
and
adjacent
rooms
were
noticeable,
disrupting
our
sleep.
Considering
the
price
we
paid,
which
wasn't
on
the
low
side,
this
was
disappointing.
There
are
definitely
more
value-for-money
options,
especially
if
you're
visiting
as
a
tourist
and
looking
for
convenient
access
to
popular
attractions.
On
the
bright
side,
some
staff
members,
like
Michael
the
porter
and
Tom
from
the
upcoming
spa,
were
exceptional
-
they
really
embody
the
warmth
and
hospitality
you'd
expect
from
a
top-notch
hotel.
However,
the
service
at
the
bar
didn't
match
up.
Our
server
there
seemed
uninterested,
didn't
seem
to
know
how
to
smile,
not
once
making
us
feel
welcome.
In
summary,
while
the
Hotel
Chelsea
has
its
charms,
especially
if
you're
drawn
to
historical
hotels,
it's
not
quite
the
4.8-star
experience
it's
touted
to
be.
It's
more
like
a
three-star
experience,
in
my
opinion.
If
you're
looking
for
better
value
and
a
more
central
location
for
sightseeing,
you
might
want
to
consider
other
options.