Hotel Chelsea

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 recorded source groups · SRC-1297, SRC-1298
Designed by Hubert, Pirsson & Company
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1299, SRC-1300, SRC-3290
Built in 1884
confidence 95/100 · 5 recorded source groups · SRC-1297, SRC-1300, SRC-3291, SRC-4524, SRC-4525
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1299, SRC-1300, SRC-3290
Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places; New York City designated landmark
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1297, SRC-1299, SRC-3292
Appeared in Chelsea Girls (movie, 1966)
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1298, SRC-1297
Appeared in Léon: The Professional (movie, 1994)
confidence 75/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-10363, SRC-10364, SRC-14212, SRC-14388
Appeared in Sid and Nancy (movie, 1986)
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · 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

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

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Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
Several sources may repeat the same underlying account; a source count alone does not establish independent corroboration. 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

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Frequently asked questions

How is Hotel Chelsea connected to Chelsea Girls?

Hotel Chelsea, in New York City, New York, has a documented connection to Chelsea Girls. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Léon: The Professional, Sid and Nancy.

How is Hotel Chelsea connected to Léon: The Professional?

Hotel Chelsea, in New York City, New York, has a documented connection to Léon: The Professional. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Chelsea Girls, Sid and Nancy.

How is Hotel Chelsea connected to Sid and Nancy?

Hotel Chelsea, in New York City, New York, has a documented connection to Sid and Nancy. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include 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.