First time here, won't be the last time!
My boyfriend and I stopped over in New York City for a couple days on our way to Montreal, Canada. We were taking an early morning train to Montreal so we wanted to stay at a reasonably priced nice hotel in walking distance from Penn Station. Staying at the Comfort Inn Chelsea exceeded our needs and helped make this leg of our trip a really nice experience.
Check-in went quickly and smoothly; staff was very friendly. We were pleased with our king room, it was a little small as our bed dominated the room but the room was clean and in good condition. We thought it had been recently renovated as everything seemed newer (i.e., paint, wallpaper, etc.) The bathroom was also clean and in good condition, though also a little on the small side. My only complaint was there wasn't much space to put anything in the tub area, i.e. full size shampoo, conditioner, etc. The refrigerator worked well as did the nice sized flat screen tv. The bed was huge and very comfy; we both slept very well and the room was very quiet despite the building work and renovations being done. We had no problems with wi-fi, which was fortunate since you have to pay by the minute to use the internet in the hotel business center. The A/C worked really well too.
Location was great; I felt it was a very safe neighborhood and centrally located to the attractions we wanted to visit. The concierge was friendly and helpful in directing us as well. Getting to the subway was an easy walk and there were a lot of close by places to eat and buy stuff that we needed unexpectedly.
Breakfast was pleasant; there was a nicely appointed dining area that was large and well maintained. There was an array of hot and cold items that was plentiful, plus Belgian wafflemakers were available. We had a very early start to go take the train at Penn Station but breakfast was ready and waiting! Check-out went smoothy as well.
I would definitely be willing to stay here again the next time I'm in NYC; the reasonable prices, great location, amenities and proximity to Penn Station make it a great value!