Seafarers & International House

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123 E 15th St, New York City, NY 10003-3594
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#365 of 510 hotels in New York City
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See why so many travelers make Seafarers & International House their hotel of choice when visiting New York City. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a budget friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you.

Seafarers & International House Hotel is a budget friendly hotel offering air conditioning and a desk in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free internet access is offered to guests.

Close to some of New York City's most popular landmarks, such as Times Square (1.7 mi) and Brooklyn Bridge (1.7 mi), Seafarers & International House Hotel is a great destination for tourists.

While in New York City, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Seafarers International House, including Eleven Madison Park (0.5 mi), Katz's Deli (0.8 mi), and Eataly (0.5 mi).

New York City is also known for some great history museums, including Ellis Island, Spyscape, and Seaport District NYC, which are not too far from Seafarers & International House.

We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Seafarers & International House as you experience all of the things New York City has to offer.

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Free internet
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Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
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Air conditioning
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Telephone
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Wake-up service / alarm clock
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Non-smoking rooms
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English, Spanish

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akajv wrote a review Feb 2020
England23 contributions79 helpful votes
Excellent budget option for New York in a mid town location. However the rooms and beds are small (the mattress had seen better days) and restroom and shower facilities are shared. Choice of three good bars on the door step and a large supermarket nearby. Great subway and bus links from Union Square only a block away.
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Date of stay: June 2019
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Response from Lucas_SIH, Manager at Seafarers & International House
Responded Feb 18, 2020
Hello akajv, Thank you for staying at Seafarers International House. Your stay has helped Merchant Marines, Sojourners, and people on the way. We appreciate hearing your joyful positives about our unbeatable prices and the great central location! We are constantly in the process of upgrading our rooms which means new mattresses and a fresh coat of paint. Please contact us directly so we can hear more about your stay so that we are able to improve even more to help make your next stay or our next guests that much more comfortable. Grace and Peace, Lucas M.
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Patrick B wrote a review Jan 2020
Copenhagen, Denmark55 contributions24 helpful votes
If you're on a budget, but would like to enjoy the privacy of your own room, coupled with a good downtown location in the center of Manhattan, look no further than Seafarers International House. Located right next to Union Square, this cozy hotel provides comfortable, air conditioned private rooms, with shared bathroom in the corridor. There is free Wi-Fi and a TV in the rooms. The staff is very friendly and even though there isn't an in-house restaurant, there are numerous good options for eating out nearby (for all tastes and prices). Union sq metro station is a couple of minutes walk. I cannot stress enough how amazing the location is for the cheap price of the hotel! A bargain stay in an otherwise very expensive area of New York!
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from Lucas_SIH, General Manager at Seafarers & International House
Responded Feb 3, 2020
Hello Patrick, Thank you so much for your amazing review! Your stay has helped Merchant Marines, Asylees and people on the way. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed our comfortable rooms, our great location and our unbeatable prices! We hope you come back and stay with us again. Please feel free to reach out to me directly so I can hear more about your experience and so I can also learn how we can better improve so that your next stay is even better! Grace and Peace, Lucas Mietlowski
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Connector25038904439 wrote a review Jan 2020
2 contributions2 helpful votes
I stayed here about 3 years ago and had a pleasant stay but my experience a few days ago was just the opposite. Our room looked run down and need of much repair. Cords hanging off or pulled from the wall, base boards missing and my biggest issue, very poor heating. The room was freezing so I complained and was given a space heater. It warmed the bedroom somewhat as long as we kept it constantly running. Not okay with me. I complained again and was told I could leave and receive a refund. I ended up staying because most other places were booked or way over my budget. One good thing was the room appeared to be clean. Sadly I will say, I probably will not be staying here any longer.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Lucas_SIH, General Manager at Seafarers & International House
Responded Jan 24, 2020
Hello Connector25038904439 Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about Seafarers International House. With your stay, you've helped support Merchant Marines, Sojourners, and people on the way. I am sorry to hear about your experience with your most previous stay. We are constantly going throughout our rooms and upgrading them. As with the heat, we have adjustable heaters at the base of the room and we did our best to assist you with adding a space heater. Thank you for understanding that we have a great pricing deals for January and February! I hope you reach out to me directly so I can learn more about your stay and to better our experience for you and others in the future! Grace and Peace
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debra wrote a review Oct 2019
8 contributions2 helpful votes
I've stayed here many times before, and aside from one unhinged housekeeper, have always had a lovely time. It has all that I need when visiting NYC: it's clean, safe and basic. On a chance, I happened read the reviews prior to my October trip, and saw two reviews from September that claimed there were bedbugs on the 11th floor. I wrote to the manager to explain my concern, asked how he could reassure me that I'd be given a clean and safe room, and he never responded. For that reason alone, I gave 4 stars; otherwise, I'd have given 5 stars. I always book a room with a private bath. I stayed on the 3rd floor with Irving Pl and E 15th outside my windows and I had no issues with noise as I used a white noise machine. Hello, this is NYC. There is no place with no noise. The lady at the front desk was very warm and courteous. The older, distinguished looking gentleman is not warm (and hasn't been in all the years that I've been staying there) but he's always done his job.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Room Tip: Earplugs or white noise machine are de rigueur.
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Response from Lucas_SIH, Manager at Seafarers & International House
Responded Nov 1, 2019
Hello Botanica23, Thank you for your wonderful review on our guesthouse and your most recent stay with us. We here at Seafarers International House help Merchant Marines, Asylum Seekers and those on the way. Your stay helps us to support those that need it most. Thank you for your compliments on the staff, the safety, and cleanliness. I apologize for the lack of response to your email. There is no excuse for a lack of support for you. I would love to follow up with a phone call to hear more about your stay, concerns, and suggestions on how we can continue to improve. Thank you for your support and you can read more on our site.
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MCKD20 wrote a review Sep 2019
Dublin, Ireland106 contributions108 helpful votes
Quite good for a non-profit hotel. Inexpensive, comfortable, with good WiFi throughout and very quiet. Room had air conditioning, TV and a sink. Shared bathroom was always available but could have been cleaner. Staff stored my bags before check-in an after check-out, which was handy. Location is great for public transport but neighbourhood isn't the best. Overall an excellent way of staying in Manhattan without paying an arm and a leg.
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Date of stay: September 2019
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Response from Lucas_SIH, General Manager at Seafarers & International House
Responded Sep 24, 2019
Hello MCKD20, Thank you for your wonderful review on our comfort, fast Wifi and your kind words about your excellent experience! As you know, your stay helped our mission of accommodating Merchant marines, asylee's and those on the way. We would love to hear more about your experience and ways we can improve to make your next experience even more enjoyable! Grace and Peace!
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PRICE RANGE
CA$130 - CA$196 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
United StatesNew YorkNew York CityGramercy Park / Manhattan
NUMBER OF ROOMS
84
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Frequently Asked Questions about Seafarers & International House
Which popular attractions are close to Seafarers & International House?
Nearby attractions include The Strand Bookstore (0.2 miles), Union Square Green Market (0.2 miles), and Take Me Out NYC (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Seafarers & International House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include laundry service, free internet access, and a 24 hour front desk.
What are some restaurants close to Seafarers & International House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Boucherie Union Square, Breads Bakery, and Gramercy Tavern.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Seafarers & International House?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Seafarers & International House?
Many travelers enjoy visiting The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum (2.1 miles), World Trade Center Memorial Foundation (2.1 miles), and Hamilton Park (2.9 miles).