Monday, July 13, 2009

Hotel Chelsea.


The Hotel Chelsea is a well-known residence for artists, musicians and writers in the neighborhood of Chelsea in ManhattanNew York City. It is located at 222 West 23rd Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues.

Built in 1883, the hotel originally accommodated both overnight and long-term guests; it is primarily known for its history of long-term residents. The Chelsea has housed numerous writersmusiciansartists, and actors. Notable long-term residents include Bob DylanJanis JoplinLeonard CohenDylan ThomasSid Vicious and multiple people associated with Andy Warhol's Factory. Currently, the hotel no longer accepts long term residents, with a maximum stay limit of 21 days.



1 comment:

abigail said...

if I had my way, you'd find me there the next 21 days.
heck, you might find me there anyway.