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The Watson Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Central Park

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Front of property
Outdoor pool
Exterior detail
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Property grounds

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 320 sq ft
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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7.6 out of 10, Good, (2084)
The price is $168
includes taxes & fees
$144 per night
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Columbus Circle - 7 min walk
  • Broadway - 9 min walk
  • Times Square - 15 min walk
  • Radio City Music Hall - 17 min walk
  • Rockefeller Center - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 18 min drive
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 37 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 39 min drive
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 61 min drive
  • Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 78 min drive
  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 4 min drive
  • New York 23rd St. Station - 5 min drive
  • Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 29 min walk
  • 59 St. - Columbus Circle Station - 4 min walk
  • 57 St. - 7 Av Station - 8 min walk
  • 66 St. - Lincoln Center Station - 9 min walk

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

When you stay at The Watson Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Central Park and Broadway. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Columbus Circle and Carnegie Hall are within just a 10-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: 59 St. - Columbus Circle Station is 4 minutes and 57 St. - 7 Av Station is 8 minutes.

Languages

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

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 591 rooms
    • Arranged over 18 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 52 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1964
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Grab bar in shower

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 28.69 for adults and USD 28.69 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 35.44 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 35.43 (subject to availability)
  • Refrigerators are available for an additional charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 35.0 per day

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 52 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10 AM to 6 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms 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.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Watson Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Watson Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Watson Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Watson Hotel?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 52 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Watson Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of USD 35.44 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 35.43 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Watson Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Empire City Casino (19-min drive) and Resorts World Casino (23-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Watson Hotel and nearby?
The Watson Hotel has an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near The Watson Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Watson Hotel like?
The Watson Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from 59 St. - Columbus Circle Station and 8 minutes' walk from Central Park.

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Kingsley, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Joshua, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful view of the city
1-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

They are closed and now a homeless shelter. No check in available and full of homeless.
Dave, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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!
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Nestor, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
James, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

was perfectly located to my needs and quite and close to park and shopping
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The behind workers was really nice..not the downstairs or front desk... The toilet didn't flush proper, no fridge or microwave,
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Rooms are bigger than many in NYC. Very nice staff that have been there for many many years. Great location.
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Hanna, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Location was excellent, staff was excellent and friendly
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location, close to restaurants and sights.
Mary, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

For what i paid it was fine.good location easy check in
Carlo, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good Value
What you see in the photos is what you get. For this price, I found this to be a decent hotel in a good area. The room was clean but by no means luxurious, although the beds and pillows were very comfortable. Overall, I would stay here again.
5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was excellent,Service was lovely.Quick and fast also.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

It is a great location and the rooms are a nice size for the price. But, you can hear everything from the neighboring rooms. I can’t tell you how many door slams I heard all hours of the night. I woke up to the smell of overwhelming cigarette smoke one morning. That night I had to change rooms as the bathroom ceiling was leaking (think a moderate rain) into my bathroom. At least that next morning I didn’t have to wake up to the smell of smoke. But I was tired from being woke up by the sound of water, having to pack and change rooms. I will not stay here again.
2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review