
Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square
Best for theatergoers, families, and guests who want a practical, central Midtown base close to Times Square and transit.
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Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square is a large, all-ages Midtown Manhattan hotel near Times Square that suits families, business travelers, and budget-conscious visitors who want easy access to Broadway and transit. Mandarin Oriental, New York is a 5-star luxury hotel at Columbus Circle with skyline and park-facing rooms for travelers wanting a high-end stay near Central Park and Lincoln Center.
Updated · about 1.6 km apart

Best for theatergoers, families, and guests who want a practical, central Midtown base close to Times Square and transit.

Best for travelers seeking luxury rooms with skyline or park views, a full-service spa, and indoor pool access near Central Park.
When Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square wins: choose Hyatt Place for a straightforward, family-friendly Midtown location, more rooms (520), complimentary breakfast, a 24/7 coffee/market option, and easier access to Times Square and convention/transport hubs without the premium price.
When Mandarin Oriental, New York wins: choose Mandarin Oriental for luxury service, signature MO Lounge dining, a full-service spa, an indoor pool and sauna, and rooms with Central Park or Hudson River views — ideal for a special-occasion stay or when skyline/park vistas matter.
Bottom line: pick Hyatt Place for convenience, value, and a high-capacity, practical Midtown base; pick Mandarin Oriental if you want an upscale, full-service hotel experience with spa and notable park/river views and are prepared to pay for that level of service.
| Category | Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square | Mandarin Oriental, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary, practical Midtown business-and-leisure hotel | Formal, high-end luxury hotel with park and river vistas |
| Location | Times Square South / Midtown West (walk to Broadway, Javits, Penn Station) | Columbus Circle at 60th St, immediate access to Central Park and Lincoln Center |
| Size (rooms) | About 520 rooms | 244 guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages; family-friendly | All ages (not adults-only) |
| Pools | No on-site pool | Indoor pool (listed in supplier facts) |
| Restaurants & bars | The Placery (lobby restaurant/bar) + The Market 24/7 grab-and-go | MO Lounge (restaurant) + 2 bars/lounges; 24-hour room service listed |
| Spa & wellness | 24-hour fitness center, no confirmed full-service spa | Full-service spa, sauna, health club |
| Known for | Value, location for Broadway/Times Square, complimentary breakfast | Park and Hudson skyline views, service, luxury amenities |
| Parking & transfers | No on-site garage; nearby self-parking at LAZ Parking (fee); no confirmed airport shuttle | Valet parking (surcharge); airport shuttle available for a surcharge |
| Accessibility | Connecting rooms available; wheelchair accessible path and rooms noted | Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations); multiple accessible room types listed |
Hyatt Place sits in Times Square South / Midtown West, within easy walking distance of Broadway, Penn Station and the Javits Center.
Choose Hyatt Place if you want to be in the Times Square/Broadway action and near transit.
Mandarin Oriental stands at Columbus Circle and 60th Street beside the southwest corner of Central Park.
Choose Mandarin Oriental for immediate Central Park access and a more residential, upscale Midtown setting.
Hyatt Place offers about 520 practical, air-conditioned rooms across roughly 25–26 floors with city or partial views.
Hyatt Place is a high-capacity choice focused on practicality and family/group layouts.
Mandarin Oriental has 244 guestrooms with many designated 'Hudson View' and 'Central Park View' room types and suite options.
Mandarin Oriental is for travelers who prioritize room views, space and higher-end in-room amenities.
Hyatt Place focuses on practical dining: a lobby restaurant/bar and a 24/7 grab-and-go market.
Good for convenient, no-fuss meals before or after shows and meetings.
Mandarin Oriental's dining centers on MO Lounge plus two bars/lounges and 24-hour room service.
Mandarin Oriental suits travelers who expect refined dining/lounge experiences and in-room dining service.
Hyatt Place does not have an on-site pool; its signature amenity is a 24-hour fitness center.
Opt for Hyatt Place if you don't need a pool and prioritize location and fitness access.
Mandarin Oriental includes a full-service spa, an indoor pool and a sauna as part of its leisure offering.
Choose Mandarin Oriental when an on-site spa and pool are important to your stay.
Hyatt Place provides 24/7 fitness and a lobby bar for casual evening drinks near Times Square nightlife.
Hyatt Place works for active travelers who plan to explore the city's nightlife rather than stay in.
Mandarin Oriental pairs a health club and spa with two on-site bars for quieter, upscale evening options.
Mandarin Oriental is a better fit if you want in-house wellness and quieter, refined evening dining/drinking.

Hyatt Place — a short walk to Times Square, Broadway theaters, and multiple transit hubs.

Mandarin Oriental — rooms explicitly listed with Central Park and Hudson River views.

Mandarin Oriental — full-service spa, indoor pool and sauna are part of the hotel's amenities.

Hyatt Place — about 520 rooms, connecting-room options, complimentary breakfast and practical dining.
Mandarin Oriental is located at Columbus Circle next to Central Park and is significantly closer to park entrances than Hyatt Place.
Mandarin Oriental lists an indoor pool; Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square does not have a pool.
No. Both properties accept guests of all ages; Mandarin Oriental is not adults-only and Hyatt Place is family-friendly.
For theater and convention proximity choose Hyatt Place (closer to Times Square, Javits Center and Penn Station). For concert or park-side stays choose Mandarin Oriental.
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