Absolutely loved our stay at Hotel 309! A friend and I spent three nights here during my first-ever trip to NYC. Earlier in the week, I stayed at a Hilton in midtown for a work conference, and honestly—this place outshined that experience in so many ways.
Is Hotel 309 fancy? Nope. Does it have a restaurant, bar, or lobby? Also no. But what it does offer is an affordable, cozy stay that feels more like a studio apartment than a traditional hotel. You get a private bath, great rates, and an unbeatable location with easy access to Chelsea and the West Village. There’s even a CVS and a subway stop right at the end of the block—so convenient!
Bonus points for the in-room fridge, microwave, and coffeemaker, which the midtown Hilton didn’t have.
This stay was truly greater than the sum of its parts—hence my 5-star overall rating (even if the individual aspects got 4 stars). I’d absolutely stay here again!