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Holiday Inn Express Nyc Chelsea - Nomad Area by IHG

3.9-star hotel with 24/7 fitness, complimentary breakfast & Wi-Fi in NYC Chelsea. Near Empire State Building, High Line, and Times Square. LGBTQ+ friendly.

232 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001, United States View on map
7.8/10
Good Based on 2367 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Paid parking Accessible Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stay with convenient location near Penn Station

Guests appreciate the friendly service, clean and comfortable rooms, and excellent location for exploring Manhattan. Some note minor drawbacks, but overall it offers good value in the Chelsea - Nomad area.

Guests often praise

  • Convenient location close to Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, and popular NYC attractions
  • Clean, comfortable, and spacious rooms considering the Manhattan setting
  • Friendly and accommodating staff, with special recognition for attentive customer service
  • Complimentary breakfast and amenities like unlimited bottled water and coffee well received
  • Quiet atmosphere despite the central city location

Worth knowing

  • No mini fridge in standard rooms unless specially requested or upgraded
  • Some noise reported from hallways and occasional noisy guests
  • Requests such as extra pillows may not always be fulfilled promptly
  • Rooms can be small, typical of NYC hotels, but functional for short stays
  • Mixed reports on staff interactions, though management generally receives praise

Best for

  • Visitors needing quick access to Penn Station and Manhattan transit hubs
  • Travelers looking for a clean, straightforward hotel with good value in Chelsea - Nomad
  • Guests interested in exploring art galleries, the High Line park, and local nightlife
  • LGBTQ+ friendly travelers seeking welcoming accommodations
  • Anyone wanting a central base near top NYC landmarks like the Empire State Building and Times Square
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About this property

Welcome to Holiday Inn Express Nyc Chelsea - Nomad Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express NYC Chelsea - Nomad Area by IHG offers straightforward lodging in a central Manhattan location, known for its proximity to Penn Station and Madison Square Garden. The hotel caters to visitors seeking practical accommodations, featuring essential amenities such as complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a 24/7 fitness room, and a patio space. Guest feedback highlights clean, comfortable rooms with a quiet atmosphere despite the bustling city surroundings.

Located at 232 W 29th St, the hotel sits within NYC’s largest concentration of art galleries and close to popular attractions like the High Line park and vibrant gay bars, making it a good choice for travelers interested in culture and nightlife. Nearby landmarks include the Empire State Building, Times Square, and the elevated High Line park, all easily accessible from the property.

The venue also serves as a conference center and wedding venue, accommodating a variety of guest needs in addition to overnight stays. It is LGBTQ+ friendly and praised for helpful, friendly staff, although some reviews mention variability in service and occasional noise in common areas. Rooms do not have mini-fridges but the overall value is noted positively by many visitors.

Convenient transportation links include easy access to John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty airports, with travel times ranging from 29 to 42 minutes by car. Those looking for accommodations nearby will find several other hotels within a short walk, including other IHG properties and multiple Marriott and Hilton options.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Paid parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Laundry service
Business center
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Fitness center
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

L:N
Lois : No Cruise Control Apr 11, 2026
10

Excellent location! Expensive, but in the heart of Manhattan so to be expected. We needed hotel close to Penn station for an early morning train the next day, this was perfect. Be a great hotel if you were going to something At Maddison Square Gardens, it’s just around the corner. And so convenient to explore Manhattan. Very friendly welcome, clean, quiet, comfortable room, spacious considering its location! Would definitely return and highly recommend!

KF
Kevin Funes Mar 11, 2026
10

Great place to stay for the price. Rooms are comfy and staff are so ever friendly. My only (and small) complaint is that there is no mini fridge in the room. But overall I would stay here again.

DL
Danny Lee Feb 20, 2026
10

Excellent stay! Clean, comfy room and spotless bathroom. Loved the unlimited free bottled water & coffee in the lobby. Safe, ideal location and less than a 10-minute walk to Penn Station. No issue of waiting for lifts and friendly staff. Great value in New york & we ppwould stay again!

LS
Lana Shay Feb 10, 2026
8.0

Beds are super comfy. Location is fantastic if you are traveling from Penn Station. Street noise isn’t too bad on the 12th floor facing the garden. Staff is mixed. Horrible and wonderful. Gerald being a “wonderful” version as well as Alanna — lots of noise in the hallways. Noisy people stay in this hotel. We needed fast and easy for a night before heading to Penn station so we went with this economical option. You get what you pay for…

LC
Los Cali Feb 03, 2026
10

My wife and I spent last weekend at this hotel and we are very pleased. We were able to upgrade our room and get checked in earlier than expected. The room was small but comfortable plus we were only there to sleep and shower. Other than that, we were out exploring the city on our first trip to NYC. The staff was amazing and a special shotout to the young lady whose name starts with a J...sorry I forgot her name. She was amazing with us. She was very friendly and her customer service was the best! The breakfast was very satisfactory and when we asked for a toothbrush, towels or tp, they accomidated us. We did call and ask for more pillows and were told they would be sent up to our rooms however that didn't happen. Overall we are very satisfied and would consider staying here again. Thank you Holiday Inn Express Chelsea for your hospitality and a special thank you to the young lady that helped us out when we checked in. Give her a raise!!!

NS
Nick Scoliard Jan 17, 2026
10

Truly cannot recommend this hotel enough. The location is perfect for exploring and getting arojnd the city, but isn’t loud at all. Rooms were plenty big and very nice for the price. They do so many little things well - the breakfast, the cookies, the wine hour Service was absolutely phenomenal. It was better than we’ve gotten at luxury places. Every single person we talked to was extremely helpful and accomadating. Mo, the manager, was especially great - he helped us sorr through our reservation when we had to change it due to weather. Everyone went above and beyond - we will definitely be coming back!

EH
Eduardo Herrada Jan 16, 2026
10

I stayed there for the NY Marathon 2025 from 10/31 to 11/3/2025. The staff was great: One lady from the front desk added a refrigerator to my room on Friday 10/31/25 around 9am. The staff in the breakfast cafeteria is awesome: Couple of Dominican workers, who are the best!! At check out time, Alaina, at the Front Desk booked a taxi for me and was great at explaining me my options. Housekeeping Dept. was also very efficient!! I would come back and try this property. Keep up with the good work!!!

SC
Stuart Cobb Jan 05, 2026
8.0

We had a great stay here and the staff was extremely friendly! The location is perfect and close to a lot of things to do. We did have a small issue, but the staff worked with us to get it resolved. Everyone treated us great including the general manager Ahmed and Mohamed who is the front desk manager. I really appreciated their customer service and would recommend this hotel in the future.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Holiday Inn Express Nyc Chelsea - Nomad Area by IHG

New York, USA

Area with NYC’s largest concentration of art galleries, plus the High Line park & many gay bars.

  • 23 St 13 min Walk
  • 28 St 3 min Walk
  • 33 St 10 min Walk
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport 42 min Car · 42 min Transit
  • Newark Liberty International Airport 29 min Car · 39 min Transit
  • LaGuardia Airport 29 min Car · 47 min Transit
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