Hotel Chelsea Blog Wants Guests to Stay There Despite the Turmoil

July 21, 2008 at 1:40 PM | by juliana | 0 Comments

Ever since the great Hotel Chelsea Takeover of 2007 which ousted the hotel/apartment building's beloved manager Stanley Bard, things just haven't been the same at this "last outpost of Bohemia."

In fact, things are probably even messier than ever, especially since the new management team of BD Hotels was dumped a few months back. (Possibly because they "stole pictures" from Flickr?)

The hotel now supposedly has a new manager (who's yet to show up for work) and things don't really seem to be improving over there.

Of course, this has potential hotel guests concerned and they are writing in to the Living with Legends blog, wondering if the hotel is safe enough for them to stay overnight.

The blog, run by Ed Hamilton, says:

Their concerns are valid--ranging from not wanting to give their money to a band of scoundrels to a fear that they might get caught up in the political struggle--and no one would blame them if they chose to spend their money elsewhere. At the present time, however, we are still urging friends of the hotel to come and be our guests while the place still retains a hint of its old edgy charm. (Don't forget to tell them at the desk to BRING BACK THE BARDS!)

We agree that this place is definitely worth a look or a stay. And with the takeover situation spiraling way out of control, who knows how much longer this slice of bohemia can be preserved. Plus, the room rates here are totally reasonable compared to almost every other hotel in New York starting at $119 a night.

However, just keep in mind that this is not your traditional hotel experience. So don't be expecting room service, chocolates on the pillows and in-room fitness gear. Although, the never-ending staircases will give you a good workout.

[Photo: Living with Legends]

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