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The Watson Hotel

Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, a short walk to Central Park

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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440 West 57th Street, New York, NY, 10019-3013
  • Broadway
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Manhattan Cruise Terminal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Times Square
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Spaces

Number of living rooms

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Room

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Standard Queen Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

New York

Located in Manhattan, a neighbourhood in New York, The Watson Hotel is near a metro station. Rockefeller Center and Grand Central Terminal are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Port Imperial Ferry Terminal. Check out an event or a game at Madison Square Garden, and consider making time for Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, a top attraction not to be missed.

What's nearby

  • Broadway - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lincoln Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Manhattan Cruise Terminal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Times Square - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rockefeller Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

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 Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paris Baguette - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Flame Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Birch Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Watson Hotel

Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, a short walk to Central Park
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe and valet parking.
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 hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and fridges can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

Languages

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

Amenities

Pool
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Gym
Breakfast available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before noon
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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: from approximately USD 28.69 for adults and from 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
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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 10 AM to 6 PM

Frequently asked questions

Does The Watson Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10 AM to 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 start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 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?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout 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 Columbus Circle, Central Park and Lincoln Center. Broadway and Carnegie Hall are also within 10 minutes. 59 St. - Columbus Circle Station is only a 4-minute walk and 57 St. - 7 Av Station is 8 minutes.

The Watson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 396 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 999 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kingsley

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Joshua

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Blanca Alicia Villagrán

Liked: Amenities
Cuenta con buena ubicación. El servicio de limpieza podría mejorar.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Dave

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hotel muy viejo.

sucio y muy viejo. las habitaciones con mal olor.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Marcela Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel muy bien ubicado, personal muy atento y la ubicación inmejorable.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
O The Watson é um hotel bom, muito bem localizado e o serviço é bom, porém, é um hotel bem grande, com corredores de quartos bem longos e que recebe muitos hóspedes, e isso o torna bastante barulhento. O hotel tem uma estrutura boa, mas é antigo, e o rooftop bar só abre no verão.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was perfectly located to my needs and quite and close to park and shopping
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The behind workers was really nice..not the downstairs or front desk... The toilet didn't flush proper, no fridge or microwave,
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms are bigger than many in NYC. Very nice staff that have been there for many many years. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Hanna, Seattle

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Location is what gave this property a star for me. It was easy to get to most places in downtown by taking the subway. Your a walk distance to time square and the SW corner or Central Park. Be prepared for absolutely irritable staff. We stayed 4 days and every single day had a different staff member with what felt like no patience regarding questions....our room had ants. They did move us for it. Also the walls are paper thin...we also got moved for a total of 2 times because the noises in the rooms across the hall were so bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very sad the pool deck was only seasonal! Even if the pool is closed it would have been amazing to see the city from the deck. Overall it was great! Clean hotel, friendly staff. Will def. be back! Oh and the wings at the skylight lounge were to Die for. We are them for 3 nights in a row!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent, staff was excellent and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Estadia razoável, porém não tem ar condicionado!

A localização é boa, próximo ao central park e estações de trem e ônibus. O quarto é bastante limpo, não tem cheiro de mofo, cama e lençóis macios. Porém ficamos decepcionados que no dia em que chegamos estava fazendo calor, e quando fomos nos informar no hotel disseram que não tinham ar condicionado! Nos ofereceram um ventilador muito velho, que não tivemos coragem de ligar. No anúncio do hotel diz que ele tem ar condicionado, mas não tem! Fui em março final do inverno. O hotel é um pouco velho, da pra ver em suas instalações. Não vale a pena comer no hotel, comidas são caras e não é lá essas coisas. Acredito que tenha outros hotéis melhores e com preço parecido.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, close to restaurants and sights.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
For what i paid it was fine.good location easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Angelika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020