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The Watson Hotel

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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The Watson Hotel in Manhattan offers travelers a comfortable stay with practical amenities. Enjoy dry cleaning, relax at the bar, or keep fit at the gym. Free WiFi and 24/7 concierge service ensure a smooth New York adventure.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
440 West 57th Street, New York, NY, 10019-3013

What's nearby

  • Broadway - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lincoln Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Manhattan Cruise Terminal - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Times Square - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rockefeller Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Watson Hotel

Hotel near Columbus Circle
A short walk from Lincoln Center and Manhattan Cruise Terminal, 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
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and meeting rooms
  • Free newspapers, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
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

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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 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

Family friendly

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

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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • 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

More

  • 18 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1964
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

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

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. 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: 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
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

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 an 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 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?

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 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.

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