Leon Hotel LES

Leon Hotel LES Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to Leon Hotel LES on Canal Street, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The building sits right there where Chinatown starts getting interesting, and from the outside it looks like it could go either way, you know? But step inside and there’s this surprisingly sleek lobby that immediately tells you someone actually thought about the design here.

What really struck me about this three-star place is how it manages to feel both polished and unpretentious at the same time. The rooms are compact – I mean, we’re talking about New York here, so no surprises there – but they’re laid out smart, with these floor-to-ceiling windows that actually open (which is rarer than you’d think downtown). Mine faced Canal Street, so yeah, there’s some traffic noise, but honestly it’s part of the whole Lower East Side experience. If you’re looking for dead silence, maybe request a back-facing room, though you’ll miss out on the energy of watching the neighborhood wake up.

The location is actually brilliant once you get your bearings. You’re literally a two-minute walk from some of the best dim sum spots in the city – Joe’s Shanghai is practically next door, and there’s this little bakery on Mott Street where locals line up for fresh pork buns every morning around 7 AM. But here’s what I really appreciated: you can walk to SoHo in about ten minutes, hit the Brooklyn Bridge in fifteen, and there’s a subway entrance right there on Canal that connects you to basically everywhere. The front desk staff seemed to genuinely know the area too – when I asked about late-night eats, the guy didn’t just hand me a generic list but actually pointed me toward this noodle place that stays open until 2 AM and doesn’t look like much but serves incredible wontons.

The hotel itself feels refreshingly straightforward – no pretentious lobby art or over-the-top amenities, just clean lines, good lighting, and everything working like it should. The shower pressure was solid (always a gamble in older buildings down here), and I loved that they included a proper mini-fridge, not one of those overpriced minibar situations. Check-in was smooth even though I arrived during what seemed like a busy weekend, and they held my bags without any fuss when I wanted to explore before my room was ready. You know what really impressed me though? The elevators are fast. Sounds silly, but when you’re running late and staying on the eighth floor, these little things matter. It’s the kind of place that gets the basics right without trying to be something it’s not, which in this neighborhood – where authenticity actually means something – feels just about perfect.

Apartments in New York provide travelers with authentic local experiences, allowing them to explore traditional delis and experience daily life in historic neighborhoods like Greenwich Village and SoHo.

Leon Hotel LES Accommodations

Reviews of Leon Hotel LES

• Excellent value, great location and attentive and welcoming staff. – Nikki from United Kingdom – September 4, 2025 (9/10)

  Extremely clean, excellent location, superb staff.
  
  What could be improved: To be honest – we couldn’t fault it. It completely lived up to our expectation based on what we’d reviewed ahead of booking. Will definitely be back!

• Wonderful – Savannah from United States – September 3, 2025 (9/10)

  The location was great, the room was clean and comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom fan needed some help, it sounded like it was struggling while showering.

• Good value close to the city – Marija from Lithuania – August 10, 2025 (9/10)

  Good value for how close to Manhattan and Brooklyn the hotel is. The room was clean, had AC, the staff was helpful, we could leave our luggage on the check out day free of charge.
  
  What could be improved: The surrounding area might be a little off putting for those who are not used to Chinatown. We never felt unsafe though!

• Good – Herbert from United Kingdom – August 10, 2025 (7/10)

  The room given to us had a really nice view facing Manhattan Bridge. Really close to restaurants and cheap stuff if you know where to look for. We got a luggage just for $55 while some sellers sell them for $140. Close to parks too.
  
  What could be improved: We had to go to the basement to get drinking water. Make sure you bring a big container/jug so you do not have to go down a lot. Subway stations are 10 minutes to walk. Would have been great if they were closer. Didn’t like the way the receptionist welcomed us but I have put that behind me.

• Good hotel for exploring the city – Nicolaas from Netherlands – July 27, 2025 (8/10)

  Good hotel with nice views. Location is good to explore the city.
  
  What could be improved: The hotel lacks breakfast facilities and other food options.
  The neighborhood is a little rough and noisy, but we slept good anyway.

• Clean, convenient, well priced – Amanda from Canada – July 10, 2025 (8/10)

  It was clean and comfortable
  Housekeeping was friendly and helpful, beds were very comfy and it was so nice to have 2 bathrooms. Nice view of the bridge!
  
  What could be improved: The immediate area was a little bit rough but the location in general was very convenient.
  Upon checkout the front desk clerk tried to charge us “a few dollars “ for each bag that we wanted to keep in storage until our uber arrived, and then told us it had to be cash, then said nevermind its free.
  Then when we checked out he was on his phone clearly on a JOB interview for another job so he couldn’t help us. Great stay, bad ending. I think it was just the one employee though who seems to be not long for the job.

• Pleasant Stay – Wayne from United States – July 7, 2025 (9/10)

  Clean, comfortable, good location, friendly staff!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Wonderful – Aramyees from Brazil – July 6, 2025 (9/10)

  Location is good for cycling over to Brooklyn and being close to Chinatown. 10mins to walk to metros. Place is clean and quiet and good value for NYC.

• Wonderful – Saidi from Canada – July 5, 2025 (9/10)

  Location, cleanest of the rooms, staff very friendly and helpful

• Very Good – Madeleine from Austria – July 5, 2025 (8/10)

  It’s been my second time in the hotel. Location is great – 2 different metro stations in 5 mins walking distance. Rooms are clean and nice.

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