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The Watson Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Central Park

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Gift shop

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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440 West 57th Street, New York, NY, 10019-3013
  • Place, Columbus Circle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Broadway
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Queen Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Queen Room

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

New York

Manhattan stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Manhattan hotel, you'll find Central Park and Broadway. Columbus Circle and Lincoln Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Columbus Circle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Central Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Broadway - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lincoln Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Times Square - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 4 min drive
  • 59 St. - Columbus Circle Station - 4 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rise - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Justino's Pizzeria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Flame Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Birch Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rex - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Watson Hotel

3-star hotel near Central Park
The Watson Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Watson Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star New York hotel is smoke free.

  • 591 guestrooms or units
  • 18 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1964
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Watson Hotel offers 591 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 52 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 28.69 for adults and USD 28.69 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 35.44
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35.43
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 28.69 for adults and USD 28.69 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 52 per day
  • Early check-in fee: USD 35.44 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35.43 (subject to availability)
  • An in-room refrigerator is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 10 AM to 6 PM.

Property is also known as

Watson Hotel New York
Watson Hotel
Watson New York
Holiday Inn Midtown 57th Street
Holiday Inn Midtown New York
Holiday Inn Midtown Manhattan
Holiday Inn Manhattan Midtown
The Watson Hotel Hotel
The Watson Hotel New York
The Watson Hotel Hotel New York

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Watson Hotel to the airport?

The Watson Hotel is 15.9 mi (39-min drive) away from the LaGuardia Airport (LGA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Watson Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Watson Hotel.

Does The Watson Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Watson Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 28.69 for adults and USD 28.69 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at The Watson Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Empire City Casino (19-min drive) and Resorts World Casino (23-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Watson Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs USD 35.44 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Watson Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 52 per day.

Does The Watson Hotel have a pool?

The Watson Hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10 AM to 6 PM.

Does The Watson Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Watson Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Watson Hotel to downtown New York?

The Watson Hotel is 4 mi away from New York.