Holiday Inn Exp Chelsea, New York CityHoliday Inn Exp Chelsea in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 338 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.7 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.5, Agoda 2.6. Rooms from about $355 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Chelsea district of Manhattan, this 3-star Holiday Inn Express serves business travellers and tourists. The building, constructed in 2006 and updated in 2017, contains 228 rooms with modern interiors. Guests can access a fitness centre, business centre, and complimentary continental breakfast. The hotel follows specific eco-rules regarding room cleaning and allows pets. Its position provides walking access to Madison Square Garden and the Empire State Building, alongside nearby public transport links. While the location is central, the rooms are small and do not include a fridge or microwave.What stands out

Free continental breakfast

Pet friendly

Central Chelsea location

Fitness centre access

Watch out for

Small rooms

No fridge or microwave

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