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Life Hotel New York

4.3(1,025)
Hotel

About

The Life Hotel NoMad occupies a historic Beaux-Arts building once home to LIFE Magazine, blending mid-century charm with editorial flair in 98 individually styled rooms. Vintage brass beds, marble bathrooms, and curated photography create a creative, comfortable setting in Manhattan's vibrant NoMad neighborhood.

Beyond guest rooms, the hotel offers a welcoming restaurant and bar, plus a fitness room, making it a practical choice for business travelers. Its central location near Broadway and Fifth Avenue ensures easy access to city hubs for meetings and events.

Best for

  • Boutique hotel stays for business travelers
  • Intimate client dinners in historic setting
  • After-hours drinks in stylish lobby bar

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Architecture & History
Beaux-Arts building designed by Carrère and Hastings
Housed in a landmark 1895 limestone and red brick building, the hotel was the original home of LIFE Magazine until 1936. Architectural details include large windows framed by artistic carvings symbolizing the arts, offering a historic and inspiring
Design & Atmosphere
Individually decorated rooms with mid-century editorial flair
Each of the 98 rooms features vintage details like brass beds, mid-century bare bulb chandeliers, decorative wall trimmings, and marble bathrooms with elevated brass fixtures, blending retro-chic style with a creative, editorial vibe inspired by the
Outdoor Space
Empire Terrace with city views
Select rooms offer a furnished patio-style terrace overlooking a courtyard with a peaceful glimpse of the Empire State Building, providing an open-air retreat in the heart of Manhattan’s bustling NoMad district.

At a glance

Rated 4.3 on Google · 1,025 reviews