Little Charlie Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel near Grand Central Terminal in New York

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Rooftop terrace
Reception
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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837 2nd Ave, New York, NY, 10017
  • Grand Central Terminal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Rockefeller Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Times Square
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Superior, Full-Size Elegance Escape in Midtown

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Full-Size Elegance Escape in Midtown

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Personal Retreat in Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Majestic Midtown Escape: 2 Queens

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Majestic Midtown Escape: Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Midtown Serenity King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior, Midtown Serenity King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

New York

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Manhattan hotel, you'll find United Nations Headquarters and Grand Central Terminal. Also, 5th Avenue is within half a mile (1 km) and Bryant Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • United Nations Headquarters - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grand Central Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rockefeller Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Broadway - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Times Square - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 6 min walk
  • 51 St. Station - 10 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Remi Flowers & Coffee on 43rd - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Overlook - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Comfort Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • Chelsea Bagel of Tudor City
  • ‪Pennylane Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Little Charlie Hotel

Hotel near Grand Central Terminal in New York
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Little Charlie Hotel also features multilingual staff, express check-in, and an elevator.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this New York hotel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
Little Charlie Hotel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This New York hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (24 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests are recommended to download the property's DUVE mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Little Charlie Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 878 out of 1168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1168 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely boutique hotel on the East Side - nice neighborhood, small but comfy single room. Quiet and calm atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Bonni

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I've never stayed at a pod hotel, but I'm guessing it is a similar concept. I'll start with the positives: -it was clean -they give you fuji water bottles -amazing use of a very tiny space (smallest hotel room I've ever seen) -there were some pastries and coffee/juice out in the morning (pastries weren't good, but a nice touch) The cons: -terrible bed. Feels like you are sleeping on a pillow. There is no support in the mattress whatsoever; you just sink in. Was up many times as it was impossible to get comfortable. No top sheet either -no water pressure in the shower at all -wouldn't recommend more than one person in the room. The only way off the bed is to shimmy to the end as there is no way to get in and out of it on the sides of the bed -paper thin walls
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tiny but functional
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harper

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, inexpensive boutique hotel in midtown east, near the UN and all the embassies. Had some great Greek food a block down, and tried some delicious Georgian food at a restaurant right around the corner. We were there for a Broadway show, it’s an easy walk from Grand Central to the hotel, and you can be in Times Square from Grand Central in a jiffy. Nice amenities, and very pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tiny but comfortable room, very clean. Quiet. No cups in bathroom. I asked twice over 2 days for them to replace light bulb in shower and fix door bolt, which didn't engage. They said "of course". Nothing was done. No staff available after 8pm, no phone number to call so if there's a real problem you're on your own. Continental breakfast is a nice touch and is decent. Staff is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaaren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was immaculate and the roof area is as functional as it is pleasing to the eye. I will be using this property again and again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

shilu

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Continental breakfast and the location close to John's coffee shop and to Grand Central Station. The room was updated, clean, quaint and comfortable. We spent a lot of time on the roof because there wasn't really a place to sit for an extended period of time in our room.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is unique and conveniently located. It is also immaculate with a friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room is small like advertised. What i didnt anticipate was how loud it would be. I barely slept the three nights i stayed there. Yes, they offer ear plugs.. The room is clean. The shower took almost 10 minutes to warm up. I asked the staff for a second room card and she said she would have to go downstairs. I have never checked in anywhere with two people and didnt get a scecond room key. Breakfast is very limited too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with my 10 year old daughter for a 1 day blitz in NYC. The location on the east side of Midtown Manhattan is calm and felt safe, a 20-30 min walk to lots of action, and a 10 min walk to grand central station. The room was small but so eco-cozy and cute, and met our needs. Loved the setup of the bed by the window, and complimentary infused water and coffee/tea. The bed was crazy comfortable and firm-ish in the way that I like. The 4th floor rooftop was lovely and mindfully thought out in its design and use of the space. Loved the cityscape views from the rooftop too. We enjoyed the lobby area too bc of the large comfortable sectionals and chairs and pretty color palette. Overall vibe: chic, cozy, hip. TYSM! We enjoyed it and would return on our next trip to the City.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A decent hotel for a decent price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Rooms are SMALL, but we didn't really spend anytime inside except to come home and sleep since there is so much to do outside. Rooftop is ok, cute little bubbles for hanging out.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tiny, but excellent

I love this little hotel. The room was tiny but felt perfect due to quiet, high ceiling storage and good design. Very Asian in feel. Loved it. I'll definitely book 'Little Charlie's again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smallest room I’ve ever stayed in but was perfect for me just 1 night in the city, wouldn’t bring a significant other or family unless it’s a full sized room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Option for Quick Trip

Little Charlie was the perfect accommodation for an overnight trip to NYC. Location is excellent, hotel is clean, and service is great. The double room is small but efficient. If you are sensitive to noise I recommend requesting a room that does not face 2nd Ave; while I loved sleeping in a window overlooking the street there was a good amount of noise (expected in NYC). Overall it was a great stay and I would choose Little Charlie again for a quick solo trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small but clean and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location-we loved the rooftop and free breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bimal, Malden

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the basic necessities were easily approachable. Nice area to walk around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit more food variety for breakfasts would be appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Naomi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room but, very clean and was exactly what we needed for the price for a 1 night stay in the city. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025