STUDIO PLUS, Next to the Korea-Town

STUDIO PLUS, Next to the Korea-Town Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to STUDIO PLUS, Next to the Korea-Town, I wasn’t expecting much from this three-star spot tucked away on West 31st Street. But you know what? Sometimes the unassuming places end up surprising you the most. This little gem sits right in the heart of NoMad, and I mean literally steps away from some of the best Korean BBQ you’ll find outside of Seoul. The location is actually pretty brilliant – you’re close enough to Midtown that you can walk to the Empire State Building (it’s right there looming over you), but far enough from the Times Square madness that you can actually think straight.

The studio-style rooms are exactly what they sound like – compact but cleverly designed spaces that make the most of every square foot. I stayed here twice, once in winter and once during the spring, and honestly the rooms felt bigger than I expected. The beds are surprisingly comfortable, and there’s this little kitchenette setup that’s perfect if you want to grab groceries from the H Mart down the street and cook something instead of eating out every single meal. Speaking of which – and this is where being next to Korea-Town really pays off – you’ve got incredible late-night dining options basically at your doorstep. I’m talking about places that stay open until 2 AM serving up proper Korean fried chicken and hot pot that’ll ruin you for the stuff back home. The hotel staff seemed to know this too, because they had these little maps with restaurant recommendations that were actually good, not just the touristy spots.

What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night, considering you’re in the middle of New York. Sure, you’ll hear some street noise – it’s Manhattan, not a mountain retreat – but the windows do a decent job of keeping the worst of it out. The check-in process was straightforward, no weird surprises or hidden fees that some places love to spring on you. Parking is street parking or nearby garages, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this area. The whole building has this sort of practical, no-nonsense vibe that I found refreshing after staying at some of those overly designed hotels that prioritize Instagram moments over actually being comfortable. If you’re the type who wants to experience the city rather than hide away in your hotel room, this place works really well as a clean, comfortable home base. Just don’t expect a rooftop bar or a fancy lobby – but honestly, with Herald Square and all of Korea-Town’s energy right outside your door, why would you want to stay inside anyway?

Hotel in New York booking should be done early, especially during holiday seasons when the city hosts internationally celebrated events and concerts at Madison Square Garden and other iconic venues.

STUDIO PLUS, Next to the Korea-Town Accommodations

Reviews of STUDIO PLUS, Next to the Korea-Town

• Great location and price but too small – Katy from United Kingdom – June 20, 2025 (7/10)

  Location and price
  
  What could be improved: Rooms too small for 6 people with 6 suitcases

• A great place to stay for ease of location . Good amenities and clean . Excellent for a few days stay . – Nicky from New Zealand – November 10, 2024 (7/10)

  It was in a great location .
  
  What could be improved: It was very tight living for a group but ok for a few days .

• For this price it’s worth able – Karimi from Iran – October 9, 2024 (7/10)

  The location was great.
  
  What could be improved: It wasn’t any shampoo or body wash in bath room.

• Nice stay but really tough to be comfortable – Li from Singapore – July 7, 2024 (7/10)

  Very convenient to Times Square and other famous areas, great for first times in NYC
  
  What could be improved: Really a bit cramped for 5 pax with luggages

• Good – Casa from United States – March 4, 2024 (7/10)

  The location is amazing, is really close to Times Square
  
  What could be improved: Idk what happened but some random guys from the staff come into the room saying they need to check it bc was water in the room, but they don’t even ask for permission, kind of mean

• We wanted a central location and this was spot on. – Ray from Ireland – December 11, 2023 (6/10)

  Shower was great. Ceiling fan needs cleaning. Beds were firm but ok. Otherwise was fine.
  
  What could be improved: A bit crampt for 5 of us.

• Good – Ashtyn from United States – December 10, 2023 (7/10)

  The location is perfect for sure seeing and activities
  
  What could be improved: Sent one list of instructions about garbage and towels try to follow directions and bring back the used towels as requested but then was told to bring towels back to the 11th floor.

• Convenient – Ly from United States – September 26, 2023 (7/10)

  It has comfy beds and a great location
  
  What could be improved: The towels had a smell to it.

• Very comfortable and a great location – Tajiye from United States – May 1, 2023 (8/10)

  Never had the breakfast
  
  What could be improved: Everything was just fine for my needs

• Very Good – Michelle from United States – February 4, 2023 (8/10)

  Great location
  
  What could be improved: One of the beds was extremely u comfortably, you could feel the metal poking through. The other beds were very comfortable.

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