Based on the positive reviews, I was really looking forward to staying here. Sadly, the place is badly in need of an overhaul. Carpets in hallways are embarrassingly frayed, stairwell is disgusting and rooms have seen way too much wear and tear. Feels like a really run-down Holiday Inn. It's sad, bcz the place really has tremendous potential if it were furnished and renovated properly. In its current shape, though, there is no way I could recommend it.

Booked a room through Expedia and got a great price on a room on the weekend in July. Room was nice although a little small but to be expected in the city. Staff was very friendly. The High Line is directly across the street, it's walking distance to Chelsea pier and the Subway. I'll definitely stay here again the next time I'm in NY.

Lots of others have said the same thing -- simple, straightforward, and a great value for the price. I had a room that faced Tenth Avenue and it was very quiet.

Make sure that you want simple. Chelsea is a great place -- but away from the tourist sites. Make sure that is what you want. Make sure you don't mind a little bit of a walk from the subway. But if that's what you want, this is a great place. I really enjoyed my stay and would stay here again next time I am in NYC.

My husband and I were very happy with the Desmond Tutu Center. It was a perfect location....right in the beautiful burrow Chelsea, but yet far enough away from all the noise. We could easily walk to major attractions from this location plus the metro is only two blocks away. Our room was quaint and very clean and extremely affordable! The staff was very helpful and friendly. We loved it here and will continue to come back again and again!