Hotel Richland LES

Hotel Richland LES Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to Hotel Richland LES on Allen Street, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. The Lower East Side has this interesting mix of old-school grit and new-money polish, and this three-star spot sits right in that sweet spot between the two. You’re technically in Chinatown here, which means you’re about a three-minute walk from some of the best dumplings in New York (seriously, hit up Nom Wah Tea Parlor – it’s been there since 1920).

The thing about this place is that it actually gets the neighborhood right, you know? The rooms are clean and modern without trying too hard to be boutique-y, and honestly, that’s exactly what you want when you’re planning to spend most of your time exploring rather than lounging around the hotel. I mean, you’ve got the Tenement Museum practically around the corner, and you can walk to SoHo in about ten minutes if you’re feeling fancy. The staff seems to understand that most guests are here for the location – they’re helpful with subway directions and restaurant recommendations without being pushy about it. One thing I appreciated was how quiet it stays at night, considering you’re on a pretty busy street. Allen Street can get a bit rowdy on weekends (especially during the summer when everyone’s bar-hopping), but the windows do a decent job of keeping the noise out.

What really sold me on recommending this place is the breakfast situation – they keep it simple but they do it well, and there’s actually decent coffee, which is harder to find than you’d think at this price point. The whole vibe feels like someone put thought into making it comfortable without breaking the bank. You’re not getting marble bathrooms or a rooftop bar, but you’re also not paying Manhattan luxury prices for a bed that’s a twenty-minute subway ride from everything interesting. Plus, parking is actually manageable in this part of the city if you’re driving in (though honestly, why would you?). The front desk folks seem to know their stuff about getting around – they pointed me toward the Essex Street Market, which I probably would have missed otherwise, and that turned into one of my favorite afternoons just wandering around and trying different vendors. It’s the kind of place where you check in, drop your bags, and immediately want to go explore, which is really what a good city hotel should do.

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Hotel Richland LES Accommodations

Reviews of Hotel Richland LES

• Great location and comfortable room – Kaitlin from United Kingdom – September 8, 2025 (9/10)

  Friendly staff, huge bathroom, comfortable large room, good views!
  
  What could be improved: The bathtub had some mold, the silicon could be re-done. I could hear other guests coming and going.

• Wonderful – Tina from Croatia – August 29, 2025 (9/10)

  It was clean and the staff was very polite and helpful
  
  What could be improved: The rooms were a bit too small for 3 people with big luggage, but we managed

• Wonderful – Caroline from United Kingdom – August 6, 2025 (9/10)

  Clean facilities, room was made up every day. Good shower gel.

• Ideal location, very small room, expensive – Alan from United Kingdom – July 24, 2025 (8/10)

  The location was ideal. 24 hour reception.
  
  What could be improved: Tiny room,

• Wonderful – Neelab from Trinidad and Tobago – July 20, 2025 (9/10)

  The hotel was in a nice location. The bus and subway station was close by which was awesome. The staff was very courteous and pleasant. I will definitely stay again. Much love from Trinidad & Tobago 🥰

• Great value! Perfect for a short stay in the City That Never Sleeps! – Aimee from United States – July 19, 2025 (9/10)

  Fresh towels every day!

• Very Good – Minnie from United States – July 13, 2025 (8/10)

  Great location!! Also, it was nice to be able to leave our luggage since we arrived on a red eye flight very early. No frills, but super value kind of hotel.
  
  What could be improved: The staff were nice, but we were hopeful to be able to check in early. We never got a call at all that our room was even ready. We just decided to come back and inquire and luckily it was, but after the normal check in time. The AC took a lot of time to cool the room and someone was sent up to check it, but he didn’t speak English so we weren’t sure what happened. Eventually it cooled off.

• Wonderful – Vedula from United States – July 10, 2025 (9/10)

  The location was good to start off with.The staff was friendly and flexible.
  
  What could be improved: One of the rooms was extremely small.We requested for an upgrade. Didnt get one.

• Wonderful – Stephanie from United States – July 4, 2025 (9/10)

  The elevator broke on our first day and was out through the evening into the next morning. Of course, we were on the 9th floor and making that trek is not advisable as many times as I did it. We joked they should make t-shirts that say "I survived a broken hotel elevator in NYC". That being said, everything else was just perfect. The staff was wonderful, the view of the bridges from our room was majestic and the location was so great that we will ALWAYS stay in Chinatown on future trips. In fact, we’ll probably just stay here again.

• Great value in an interesting neighborhood full of great restaurants – Mariette from United States – July 3, 2025 (8/10)

  Very clean, very professional
  
  What could be improved: Sheets could have been smoother

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