The Maritime Hotel Lif, New York CityThe Maritime Hotel Lif in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 78 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $409 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Maritime Hotel is a four-star property located on West 16th Street in the Chelsea neighbourhood. Built in 1966 and updated in 2016, the hotel features 126 rooms with a nautical design and circular porthole windows. It sits near the Meatpacking District, High Line Park, and Chelsea Market, making it a practical choice for travellers exploring downtown. Facilities include a fitness centre, a bar, a shared lounge, and on-site dining. The hotel accommodates families and pets, and provides valet parking. While the location is central, the guest rooms are generally small in size.What stands out

Nautical room design

Close to High Line Park

On-site dining and bar

Pet friendly

Watch out for

Small room sizes

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