The Watson Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a fitness center, a short walk to Central Park

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Broadway - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Manhattan Cruise Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Times Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rockefeller Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 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 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
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and ATM/banking services
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance
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 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

  • Free 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
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.

The Watson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
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 traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Hanna, Seattle

Traveled with family
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 traveler

Traveled with family
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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with group
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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent,Service was lovely.Quick and fast also.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020