A new book, “Inside the Dream Palace: The Life and Times of New York’s Legendary Chelsea Hotel,” tells the absorbing story of the fabled New York hotel that has housed an excess of cultural ...

Situated in Chelsea's vibrant neighborhood ... venture to Chelton's Bar and Grille or cozy up in the hotel lobby, where friendly staff members greet guests with warm cookies (an appreciated ...

and the first floor bathroom is located too close to the lobby to be adequately private. Also, the building is a walk-up.