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The Watson Hotel New York City, New York City

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About the Hotel

440 West 57Th Street, New York City, New York, United States of America, 10019

The Watson Hotel is a notable establishment located on 57th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues in New York City. This hotel combines modern convenience with a spirit of Americana, making it an intriguing choice for travelers. Its proximity to Central Park and Columbus Circle enhances its appeal as a central hub for exploring the city. The Watson Hotel features over 8,000 square feet of meeting and event space, catering to business and leisure guests alike.

Location

The hotel is conveniently located only a 10-minute walk from the 59th Street-Columbus Circle subway station, providing access to various points of interest in the city. Nearby attractions include Central Park, Times Square, and Broadway, all within easy reach. Major airports such as LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark are a short drive away, enhancing the hotel's accessibility for domestic and international travelers. Additionally, guests can explore the fabulous shopping and dining options available in the surrounding area.

Rooms

Each guest room at The Watson Hotel measures approximately 30 square meters, offering ample space and comfort. Rooms are equipped with modern amenities, including air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and high-speed internet access. The hotel provides a variety of accommodations, from standard doubles to rooms with options for up to four guests. Additionally, 30 guestrooms are wheelchair accessible, with five featuring roll-in showers.

Eat & Drink

The hotel's dining facilities include Gotham Cafe, which offers both buffet and à la carte options focusing on American cuisine. There is also a bar with a vibrant atmosphere showcasing authentic NYC artifacts. Guests can enjoy room service or the cafe and lounge for casual dining experiences. The breakfast area transforms into Gotham Cafe for dinner service, providing versatility for onsite dining.

Leisure & Business

The Watson Hotel features a rooftop outdoor pool and sundeck available from Memorial Day to Labor Day, allowing guests to relax after a day in the city. For business needs, the hotel offers a small business center with unlimited computer access and 8,000 square feet of event space equipped with modern tools and technology. The fitness center provides guests with additional leisure options, while a concierge service assists with local attractions and event planning.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe King Room
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2 persons
30 m² 
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1 King Size Bed
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4 persons
30 m² 
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2 Double beds
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2 persons
22 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center
New York City 4.0 mi
Airports
LaGuardia (LGA) 7.8 mi
Teterboro (TEB) 12.0 mi
Train
Grand Central Station 1.2 mi
Metro stations
59th Street-Columbus Circle1700 ft
Bus
Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free internet access
  • 24-hour reception
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Elevator
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Gift/Newsstand
  • Ice machine

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable/ Satellite television
  • Telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

440 West 57Th Street, New York City, New York, United States of America, 10019
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440 West 57Th Street, New York City, New York, United States of America, 10019
Nearby
1865 Broadway
Museum of Biblical Art
2000 ft
Church
Church of St. Paul the Apostle
1400 ft
Restaurants
Gotham Cafe
100 ft
440 W 57th St Located in the Holiday Inn Midtown/57th Street
Morning Star Restaurant
600 ft
879 9th Ave At 57th St
Roosevelt Gourmet Deli
400 ft
460 W 57th St Frnt A
Bei Jing Chinese Foods
600 ft
860 10th Ave
Justinos Pizzeria
600 ft
881 10th Ave
Ocean Dragon
600 ft
877 10th Ave Frnt 2
The Flame Diner
900 ft
893 9th Avenue
Casabianca
600 ft
503 W 57th St
Boston Market
800 ft
885 10th Ave Frnt 1
Terakawa Ramen
600 ft
18 Lexington Ave Frnt 2
Huascar & Co. Bakeshop
1500 ft
453 W 54th St Store D

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
72%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Spacious rooms
Great location
Unprofessional staff
Limited food choices
7.2/10
Very good
Rooms
7.3
Location
8.2
Service
7.5
Dining
6.5
Guest reviews
7.2/10
based on 39 review
7.7
7.7/10based on 10012 review
Charlie
United Kingdom, June  2024
6.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms, while spacious and with nice furniture, were in need of maintenance and seemed a bit old-fashioned. The parking was expensive, and the hotel felt small overall. However, the location was convenient and safe, with easy access to restaurants. The service, though mostly good, had an unfortunate incident where my belongings were mistakenly thrown out after checkout.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms were spacious and had nice furniture, but they were old-fashioned and in need of maintenance. The toilet stood out as particularly dated.
Service
7.0
The service was generally good, with friendly and helpful staff. Unfortunately, there was a mishap where my belongings were disposed of after checkout.
Location
8.0
The location was convenient and safe, with easy access to restaurants. However, some aspects were disappointing considering the price and location.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were expensive with limited choices. It was not ideal that the pricing did not correspond to the quality offered.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities seemed lacking in certain areas, with some spots appearing dirty and in need of maintenance.
Paul
United Kingdom, June  2024
7.2/10

The hotel was spacious and comfortable for our Thanksgiving Weekend stay. The rooms had two wonderful queen beds, plenty of storage, and great water pressure in the shower, despite some noise issues from neighboring guests. The staff shows a mix of helpfulness and rudeness, with only a few standout positive interactions. The location was convenient for both business and leisure activities, close to tourist places and Central Park. The dining experience was not very exciting, though the morning options were enjoyable. The facilities are decent, with a complimentary fitness center for guests.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped.
Service
6.0
The staff showed a mix of helpfulness and rudeness, with only a few standout positive interactions.
Location
9.0
The location was convenient for both business and leisure activities, close to tourist places and Central Park.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was not very exciting, though the morning options were enjoyable.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities are decent, with a complimentary fitness center for guests.
Louise
United States of America, May  2024
8.4/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The room was a bit dated but a reasonable size, and I particularly enjoyed being in a nice and large corner room away from the elevator. The service was fantastic with the staff allowing us to check in early and out a little later on the day of departure. The location was central to everything I needed in New York, enabling me to easily reach all points in the city, including shopping areas and popular attractions. The dining experience was excellent with a variety of fresh juice and fruits, but the room itself was a bit sad. The facilities offered were satisfactory.

Rooms
7.0
My room, though a bit dated, was a reasonable size and located in a nice and large corner room away from the elevator.
Service
9.0
The rest of the staff was fantastic, allowing us to check in early and out a little later on the day of departure.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location was perfect, close to the Manhattan center, easily accessible to all points in the city, and within walking distance to both the business area of midtown and the more relaxed atmosphere of the upper west side.
Dining
8.0
The breakfast, complete with fresh juice and fruits, was excellent, although the room atmosphere was a bit sad.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities provided were satisfactory for my needs.
Nick
United Kingdom, May  2024
8.0/10

I stayed in a corner room, which was big enough for us. The place could use a refurbishment, but it was clean, comfortable, and everything worked well. It was convenient being in the same building as the rooftop pool, and they even accommodated an early check-in for me, which I truly appreciated.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are nice, not fancy, but comfortable and clean.
Service
9.0
The service was friendly and very helpful. They hailed a cab for my husband and stored my luggage so I could enjoy the city on my last day.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent for easily accessing all the sightseeing attractions. I could walk to the major sights, and it was perfect for the event we attended at pier 94.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good with nice choices of local and international dishes.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were fine with good choices available.
Deborah
United States of America, April  2024
6.6/10

The hotel had spacious rooms that could do with a bit of an update but were good overall. The room smelled like mold or some sort of chemical, which was a downside, but it was large enough for 4 adults to share. The service was accommodating, holding onto our bags for half a day for free, but there were some issues with willingness to help. The location was great, close to Central Park and with plenty of nearby points of interest, though there were some unprofessional interactions. The dining experience had limited food choices and was cold at times.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms could do with a bit of an update but were good overall.
Service
6.0
The service was accommodating overall, holding onto our bags for half a day for free, but there were some issues with willingness to assist.
Location
8.0
The location was great, close to Central Park and with plenty of nearby points of interest.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience had limited food choices and was sometimes cold.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent overall.
Spacious rooms
Unprofessional staff
Anne
United Kingdom, April  2024
7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms, despite the dirty windows, were quite large for NYC standards, but the parking was expensive. The service was friendly and efficient, except for an unfortunate incident where my belongings were mistakenly thrown out. The location was excellent, close to subway access and with a fantastic rooftop pool, although the parking was pricey. The dining options were decent but slightly overpriced for my family. Overall, a decent stay with some room for improvement.

Rooms
7.0
The room was quite large by NYC standards.
Service
8.0
The service was friendly and efficient.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent, close to subway access and with a fantastic rooftop pool.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were decent but slightly overpriced for my family.
Facilities
8.0
The rooftop pool was a standout feature.
Jacqueline
United Kingdom, April  2024
7.4/10

The hotel has partly done rooms with new beds and furniture, but the lack of a microwave or small refrigerator was inconvenient, especially for warming up leftovers for my children. Being near the elevators was not ideal. The service was nice and friendly overall, although there was a glitch with the return taxi service. The location is great for exploring Central Park and Columbus Circle, as well as being close to Hell's Kitchen. The dining experience offered more quantity than quality, but the extensive food options were a plus. The facilities were decent overall.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms had a mix of positives with new furniture but were lacking a few essential amenities like a microwave and refrigerator. Being near the elevators was a downside.
Service
8.0
The staff were nice and accommodating, with a minor issue regarding the return taxi service.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was great, especially for exploring Central Park, Columbus Circle, and Hell's Kitchen.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience leaned towards quantity over quality, although the variety of food options was appreciated.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities provided were decent overall, meeting basic needs.
Bob
United Kingdom, April  2024
7.0/10

The hotel's location is excellent for sightseeing in Lower Manhattan and the Times Square area. The rooms are a bit dated, with an on-off control only to the ice machine on a different floor, but spacious and clean restroom. The service provided super hospitality, despite some staff doubting complaints. The location is a perfect base to explore Manhattan. The dining experience is overpriced, so better to go elsewhere. The facilities are decent, but could use some improvement.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are a bit dated but spacious and clean restroom.
Service
8.0
The service provided super hospitality despite some staff doubting complaints.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is excellent for sightseeing in Lower Manhattan and the Times Square area.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience is overpriced, better to go elsewhere.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities are decent, but could use some improvement.
Diana
United Kingdom, March  2024
8.4/10

I was lucky to have a corner room, and it was spacious, although the place could use a refurbishment, it was clean and everything worked well. I recommend getting this type of room for the extra space. The rooms were true to size, large, clean, and equipped with two double beds.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious, clean, and had everything in working order.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly, helpful, and appreciative. They assisted in hailing a cab and storing luggage, making my stay more enjoyable.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was excellent for exploring NYC, with easy access to all the attractions, restaurants, and major sites within walking distance.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was excellent, offering well-prepared dishes at reasonable prices, including some homemade jams.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were great, although a refurbishment would enhance the overall experience.
clean
need refurbishment
Elizabeth
United States of America, March  2024
7.4/10

The hotel was in a central location, making it convenient to visit all popular attractions in New York. The rooms were spacious, although not as clean as expected, and the corner room did not offer the expected view. The staff provided friendly and helpful service, enhancing the overall experience. Dining options were average, with slightly high buffet prices. The facilities were satisfactory, but there were minor issues with cleanliness.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were spacious but not very clean, and the corner room did not offer the expected view.
Service
9.0
The staff provided friendly and helpful service.
Location
8.0
The hotel was centrally located for easy access to all points in the city and transportation links.
Dining
6.0
Dining options were average, with slightly high buffet prices.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory, but cleanliness could be improved.
Jackie
United Kingdom, March  2024
8.2/10

The hotel offered spacious rooms with two wonderful queen beds that were very comfortable. There was plenty of storage, a chair and table, and lots of counter space. Although the bathroom was small, the great water pressure in the shower made up for it. However, being behind the elevator machinery caused some noise disturbances from very early in the morning. Overall, the rooms were spacious and very comfortable.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and very comfortable.
Service
9.0
The staff was nice and service-oriented, making the stay pleasant and easy.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was perfect for my needs, with easy walking access to Central Park and Times Square. There was a wide selection of restaurants within walking distance.
Dining
8.0
The dining options were good and affordable, with well-prepared dishes that were also reasonably priced for the city.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent with necessary amenities available.
George
United Kingdom, March  2024
6.6/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms were spacious, but I noticed a lot of stains in the bathroom sink area. While the rooftop pool and patio were a nice touch, they didn't seem very clean, and I had some trouble finding the TV remote under the bed. On the bright side, the hotel staff was super helpful, moving us to a new room and even compensating us with a free night's stay. However, there was a small fee for parking that caught me off guard. The location wasn't ideal, with limited views and the rooftop smelling of cooking odors, but it was convenient to nearby attractions. The dining experience was average, and the facilities were decent overall.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were large, but I noticed a ton of stains in the bathroom sink area.
Service
9.0
The staff was super pleasant and very helpful, especially when it came to rebooking the airlink to the airport.
Location
6.0
The location wasn't great, with no views and some off-putting odors, but it was convenient for nearby attractions.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were just okay, nothing exceptional.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were average, not particularly outstanding.
Linda
United States of America, February  2024
7.0/10

The hotel was a great base for our stay, offering clean and basic rooms with some amenities. The rooftop pool was a hit with my son, but the lack of air conditioning made the rooms uncomfortably hot due to other guests smoking marijuana.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were basic but clean, equipped with necessary amenities like iron and kettle. However, the lack of AC due to other guests smoking marijuana made our stay uncomfortable and forced us to book an extra room to escape the heat.
Service
9.0
The staff was accommodating and very helpful, even during a late check-in at 3:30 am. They were friendly and always willing to assist with any requests, making our stay more pleasant.
Location
6.0
The hotel's location was perfect for us, just a 10-minute walk to Times Square and close to the subway. However, the unprofessional staff attitude was a downside, with only a few employees showing genuine kindness and helpfulness.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was average with limited food choices, especially for guests looking for variety. The Welsh pastry was a standout, but the lack of diverse options was disappointing.
Facilities
8.0
The rooftop pool was a highlight, offering a great space to relax and enjoy with my family. However, the absence of umbrellas and other improvements could enhance the overall experience.
Laurence
United Kingdom, February  2024
6.0/10

The hotel room was bigger than I expected and different from what the website boasted, but the ice machine on a different floor from my room was never cold, only tepid to cool.

Rooms
7.0
The room was bigger than I expected but didn't match the website's description. The ice machine on a different floor was not cold, just tepid to cool.
Service
5.0
The service was lackluster except for the kitchen and wait staff. They were unhelpful and rude, even charging $100 extra for bringing a 1-year-old to the pool due to a booking error.
Location
6.0
The hotel is a bit far from the city center but walkable to many attractions. It's away from the hustle and bustle of Times Square, close to Central Park and metro stations.
Dining
8.0
The dining options were fine with good choices. They offer late-night dining and a per-night breakfast option.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were satisfactory, but the staff misplaced items and were not very accommodating.
Michael
United Kingdom, February  2024
6.4/10

The hotel had clean and spacious rooms with two double beds and a convenient location near all main attractions. However, the service was rude, especially at the front desk, and the swimming pool area was old and not well-maintained. Price and value for money were fair.

Rooms
8.0
My room was clean and spacious with two double beds.
Service
5.0
Unfortunately, the service was lacking as the staff, especially at the front desk, were rude.
Location
8.0
The hotel is in a convenient location near all main attractions, making it easy to explore the city within walking distance.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were good off the menu, but I found the buffet a little pricey.
Facilities
5.0
The swimming pool area was old and not well-maintained, which was disappointing.
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