A NOBLE & HUMBLE HISTORY
Established in 1889, The Leo House welcomes over 50,000 guests per year who travel to New York City. Centrally located in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, The Leo House is a quiet, Catholic guesthouse and hotel with an old world charm. Many guests return year after year because they enjoy the rich history of the building, the delicious hot breakfast, and the tranquil atmosphere of our humble guesthouse.
Why Choose The Leo House?
Centrally located steps away from the 23rd Street Subway Station (Metro) and near main attractions like Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Times Square, and the Fashion District. Easily navigate NYC while enjoying your stay at The Leo House.
We provide hospitality to travelers of all religions. The dedicated staff includes the Sisters of St. Agnes and lay personnel who look forward to welcoming you. Daily housekeeping keeps your rooms clean. A delicious and hot complementary breakfast is served Monday through Saturday 7am – 10am.
The Leo House received the TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Award for consistently great reviews and is ranked in the top 10% of properties listed on their site. Many reviews compliment the location, free breakfast, affordable pricing and peaceful atmosphere.
RECOGNIZED BY CATHOLIC FAITH NETWORK
Catholic Faith Network (CFN) features representatives of The Leo House in a special interview broadcast across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and nationwide via select cable and satellite systems. Michael Coneys, President of The Leo House, and Ashley Bryant, Executive Director, join Father Gerard Gentleman for a segment highlighting the mission, history, and hospitality of The Leo House.
The appearance on CFN offers viewers a deeper look into the Catholic values that inspire The Leo House and the charitable programs made possible through generous support from donors and the surrounding community. We invite everyone to tune in to learn more about our mission of service and hospitality by clicking the video below.
THE HISTORY OF THE LEO HOUSE
Since 1889, The Leo House has remained dedicated to serving the community with compassion and faith. The video below offers a closer look at our journey – featuring expert interviews, rare photos, and archival footage that trace our roots alongside the evolving story of New York City itself. It’s more than our history – it’s a legacy of hospitality, service, and faith in action.
More Information About Us
Room Details
We offer single and double rooms with full or half bathrooms (every room at The Leo House has a sink and toilet). During your stay, you will have access to a television, a telephone and wifi internet in your room. We also have a business center and two conference rooms that can be rented at request.
Complementary Hot Breakfast
A wonderful buffet style breakfast is served Monday through Saturday from 7:00am to 10:00am. We also offer an a la carte breakfast menu. Many of our reviews rave about our resident chef who bakes all of our fresh breads and delicious pastries on premises.
Neighborhood
The local residential area (Chelsea NYC) offers a variety of restaurants at very reasonable prices. Entertainment is within walking distance as is Broadway’s theatre district, Madison Square Garden, Times Square, the Fashion District and the Gallery District.
Transportation
Transportation to many other tourist attractions, such as Greenwich Village, Little Italy, and Chinatown is within a half block of walking distance to the subway or bus. Several local churches are also within walking distance.
Reservations
You can make future reservations on this website or by telephone, fax or email and also in writing.
We accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express and other forms of payment. Be sure to book early – we accept reservations 12 months in advance. For reservations call 212-929-1010 ext. 223 or 219.
Welcome to The Leo House
A Letter from the President
The Leo House is a nonprofit Catholic guesthouse dedicated to offering affordable and temporary accommodations. People of all faiths are welcome and we host a variety of guests including clergy and religious, persons visiting the sick, students, and travelers from the United States and abroad. Many of our guests come from foreign countries. Originally established and based in the Battery Park area of New York in 1889 by papal certification by Pope Leo XIII, The Leo House moved in 1926 to 23rd Street in the Chelsea section of Manhattan, one of the liveliest and safest neighborhoods in New York City.
The Board of Directors, The Leo House staff, and I invite you to visit with us and enjoy the wonders of New York City at a reasonable cost.
Sincerely,
Michael Coneys
Chairman and President, The Leo House
What Makes The Leo House Unique?
The Leo House is owned and operated by its own Board of Trustees consisting of laity, religious and clergy people committed to upholding the spirit of Christian hospitality in the midst of a busy city.
The Leo House is affiliated with Catholic Charities within the Archdiocese of New York, one of the largest Archdioceses in the United States.
In collaboration with devoted laity, the Sisters of St. Agnes of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, have served as managers and ministers of Christian hospitality at The Leo House since its founding in 1889. Many religious dignitaries have stayed at The Leo House.
Our staff members are devoted members of the Leo House Community. Many have been employed for over 10 years and continue to be valuable contributors to the success of our establishment.
The staff at The Leo House looks forward to a bright future of continued success with expanding the number of rooms, renovations and improvement in all guest services.
Highlights About Our Guesthouse
Complementary Hot Breakfast
The Leo House serves a complementary hot breakfast served daily Monday – Saturday 7am-10am.
Onsite Chapel
The most unique attribute of The Leo House is its onsite chapel where you can attend mass three times per week at 7am.
Peaceful Spaces
Enjoy the peaceful garden and other communal spaces including a chapel, dining room, board room and business center.