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The Watson Hotel

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Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool
Accessible King | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Corner King | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Overview of The Watson Hotel

The Watson Hotel

3.5 star property

7.4/10 Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
Map
440 West 57th Street, New York, NY, 10019-3013

Guests rated this location 8.4/10 - Very Good

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationCentral Park7 min walk
  • Popular LocationBroadway9 min walk
  • Popular LocationTimes Square16 min walk
  • AirportNew York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)36 min drive

Room options

About this area

New York

Near a metro station, The Watson Hotel is in Manhattan, a neighborhood in New York with good shopping. Broadway and Metropolitan Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include American Dream and Bronx Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Madison Square Garden or MetLife Stadium. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: 50 St. Station (8th Av.) is 7 minutes by foot and 59 St. - Columbus Circle Station is 7 minutes.

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 7 min walk
  • Broadway - 9 min walk
  • Manhattan Cruise Terminal - 13 min walk
  • Times Square - 16 min walk
  • Museum of Modern Art - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 3 min drive
  • 50 St. Station (8th Av.) - 7 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rise Bar - 3 min walk
  • Starbucks - 2 min walk
  • Gardenia Terrace - 4 min walk
  • The Greek Kitchen - 3 min walk
  • Birch Coffee - 2 min walk

About this property

The Watson Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Central Park
Located close to Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Broadway, The Watson Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • ATM/banking services, luggage storage, and free newspapers
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall value, helpful staff, and proximity to public transit
Room features
All 591 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

Arabic, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, English, French, Indonesian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Spanish

Property amenities

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–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
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • 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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - 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
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 4.5 percent will be charged
  • Destination fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to 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

Does The Watson Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10 AM–6 PM.

Is The Watson Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Watson Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 52 per day.

What time is check-in at The Watson Hotel?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM - midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 35.44 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Watson Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 35.43 (subject to availability).

Where is The Watson Hotel located?

Located in Manhattan, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Central Park and Broadway. Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Rockefeller Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). 50 St. Station (8th Av.) is 7 minutes by foot and 59 St. - Columbus Circle Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free at The Watson Hotel and receive a full refund?

Yes, The Watson Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to The Watson Hotel cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 999 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 26%
Rating 8 - Good. 397 out of 999 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 40%
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 999 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 19%
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 999 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 9%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 999 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 7%

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.9/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kingsley

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Joshua

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Dave, NYC

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are closed and now a homeless shelter. No check in available and full of homeless.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at the hotel. The room was very clean and face the street which I loved. Because I love sunlight in the morning. Great lounge that I will enjoy on my next stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception was neither welcoming nor rude. Not that it matters to me but I thought I should mention it for others. It's an old hotel but you can see that the management is making every effort to please. The towels are fresh comparable to any 5 star establishment and the toiletries are plenty. The room was warm despite the chill outside I later realised they left the window 'stuck' open to let the 'fresh' air (and the fresh noise) in. Halfway between Central Park and Times Square you can walk to both provided you don't do it on the same day of course. And the bed didn't disappoint either.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Nestor

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay at the Watson!
Our stay was fabulous. My wife and I were among the last guests before the hotel was closed. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Considering what was/is going on, I was quite impressed with the overall professional performance of the staff. This place is a keeper. To better days, Cheers James
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020