Hotel Chelsea is a Gothic Revival hotel in New York City, New York, and a filming location for Chelsea Girls (1966), Léon: The Professional (1994) and Sid and Nancy (1986). Built in 1884, it was designed by Hubert, Pirsson & Company, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by SIR Chelsea LLC (joint venture of BD Hotels and Sean MacPherson).
Location: 222 West 23rd Street, New York City, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Chelsea, New York City
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1297, SRC-1298 - Designed by Hubert, Pirsson & Company
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1299, SRC-1300, SRC-3290 - Built in 1884
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1297, SRC-1300, SRC-3291, SRC-4524, SRC-4525 - Architectural style: Gothic Revival
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1299, SRC-1300, SRC-3290 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places; New York City designated landmark
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1297, SRC-1299, SRC-3292 - Appeared in Chelsea Girls (movie, 1966)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1298, SRC-1297 - Appeared in Léon: The Professional (movie, 1994)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10363, SRC-10364, SRC-14212, SRC-14388 - Appeared in Sid and Nancy (movie, 1986)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10365, SRC-10366
Ownership history
Current owner — SIR Chelsea LLC (joint venture of BD Hotels and Sean MacPherson) (since 2016)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-13772, SRC-1300, SRC-14765, SRC-14793
Current owner — SIR Chelsea LLC (joint venture of BD Hotels and Sean MacPherson) (since 2016)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-13772, SRC-1300, SRC-14765, SRC-14793
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10363 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/l/Leon.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10364 — https://thecinemaholic.com/where-was-leon-the-professional-filmed/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10365 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sid_and_Nancy (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10366 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/s/Sid-And-Nancy.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1297 — New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation — Hotel Chelsea Additional Documentation (NRHP) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1298 — Encyclopaedia Britannica — 11 or 12 Things Remembered Well About the Chelsea Hotel (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1299 — New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission — Hotel Chelsea Designation Report (LP-0215) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1300 — Wikipedia — Hotel Chelsea (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13772 — https://therealdeal.com/new-york/2016/10/31/group-of-hoteliers-closes-on-250m-purchase-of-hotel-chel (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14212 — On the Set of New York — Léon film locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14388 — Sceen-it — Léon: The Professional at Hotel Chelsea (filming location) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14765 — 6sqft — Hoteliers buy historic Hotel Chelsea for $250M (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14793 — Hospitality Design (interview: Ira Drukier, Sean MacPherson, Richard Born) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-3290 — Historic Districts Council (Six to Celebrate) — Hotel Chelsea (Tier 2, preservation_org; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3291 — Untapped New York (Untapped Cities) — The Top 10 Secrets of NYC's Chelsea Hotel (Tier 3, established_portal; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3292 — National Park Service — National Register of Historic Places (NRIS) asset record: Hotel Chelsea (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4524 — S3 (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4525 — Cbsnews (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4594 — Hotel Chelsea (official site) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4595 — New-York Historical Society (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Operating hotel; lobby, bars and restaurants accessible to patrons. No published public house tours
Admission: Free to enter as a patron (lobby/dining); no tour admission
Frequently asked questions
Where was Chelsea Girls filmed?
Hotel Chelsea, in New York City, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Chelsea Girls. This property has also appeared on screen in Léon: The Professional, Sid and Nancy.
Where was Léon: The Professional filmed?
Hotel Chelsea, in New York City, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Léon: The Professional. This property has also appeared on screen in Chelsea Girls, Sid and Nancy.
Where was Sid and Nancy filmed?
Hotel Chelsea, in New York City, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Sid and Nancy. This property has also appeared on screen in Chelsea Girls, Léon: The Professional.
Can you visit Hotel Chelsea?
Yes — Hotel Chelsea is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: Operating hotel; lobby, bars and restaurants accessible to patrons. No published public house tours. Admission: Free to enter as a patron (lobby/dining); no tour admission.
Who designed Hotel Chelsea?
Hotel Chelsea was designed by Hubert, Pirsson & Company.
Where is Hotel Chelsea located?
Hotel Chelsea is located in New York City, New York.