
Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square
Best for families, convention-goers, and travelers who want a modern, convenient Midtown base near Times Square at a straightforward price point.
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Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square is a large, practical Midtown West hotel good for families and event travelers who want easy access to Times Square and nearby transit. Waldorf Astoria New York is a legendary Park Avenue luxury hotel for travelers who want historic, full-service luxury in Midtown Manhattan.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for families, convention-goers, and travelers who want a modern, convenient Midtown base near Times Square at a straightforward price point.

Best for travelers after historic, full-service luxury, formal event space, and a signature Manhattan address on Park Avenue.
When Hyatt Place wins: Choose Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square if you want a practical, all-ages hotel with 24-hour food options, free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and very close access to Times Square, Broadway, Penn Station and the Javits Center.
When Waldorf Astoria wins: Choose Waldorf Astoria New York if you want a traditional, full-service 5-star experience on Park Avenue with multiple restaurants and bars, a full-service spa, larger suite options and event facilities in a central Midtown location close to Rockefeller Center and Grand Central.
Bottom line: Pick Hyatt Place for value, modern convenience and proximity to Times Square; pick Waldorf Astoria for historic luxury, more extensive on-site dining and spa services.
| Category | Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square | Waldorf Astoria New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Practical, modern, high-capacity Midtown hotel | Historic, upscale, full-service luxury hotel |
| Location | 350 West 39th St — Times Square South / Midtown West (steps to Broadway) | 301 Park Avenue — Park Avenue / Midtown, minutes from Rockefeller Center and Grand Central |
| Size (rooms) | About 520 rooms | 375 guestrooms |
| Audience / age policy | All ages welcome; must be 21 to book/check in | All ages welcome (adultsOnly: false) |
| Pools | No pool on site | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | The Placery (lobby restaurant/bar) + The Market (24-hour grab-and-go); complimentary breakfast | Three restaurants including Lex Yard, 2 bars/lounges, 24-hour room service; breakfast available (surcharge) |
| Spa / wellness | Not published | Full-service spa on site (massage treatments, reservations recommended) |
| Known for | Large Hyatt Place property near Times Square and Javits Center; complimentary breakfast and 24/7 food options | Art Deco landmark name, Park Avenue address, on-site dining and event facilities |
| Check-in / Check-out | Check-in from 3:00 PM; standard check-out 11:00 AM | Check-in from 4:00 PM; standard check-out 12:00 PM |
| Parking | No on-site garage; nearby paid self-parking (LAZ) noted | Covered valet parking (surcharge) and secured parking available |
Hyatt Place sits in Times Square South/Midtown West, within easy walking distance of Broadway, Penn Station and the Javits Center.
Choose Hyatt Place for the most direct access to Times Square, theaters and event venues.
Waldorf Astoria is on Park Avenue in Midtown, a short walk from Rockefeller Center and Grand Central Terminal.
Choose Waldorf Astoria for a more classic Midtown address with easy access to Rockefeller Center and Grand Central.
Hyatt Place offers a high-capacity set of modern guest rooms focused on function and value.
Hyatt Place is tailored for families and groups needing practical, well-equipped rooms near Times Square.
Waldorf Astoria provides a range of deluxe rooms and multiple junior and one-bedroom suite configurations.
Waldorf Astoria suits travelers who want larger suites and a more formal, luxury room experience.
Hyatt Place focuses on practical, all-day options and a lobby bar for relaxed meals.
Hyatt Place is convenient and family-friendly for quick meals and a relaxed bar scene.
Waldorf Astoria offers multiple on-site restaurants and bars with full room service.
Waldorf Astoria provides more variety and formal dining options on property.
Hyatt Place does not provide a pool and focuses on city-accessible amenities instead.
If an on-site pool is important, Hyatt Place is not the right choice.
Waldorf Astoria's supplier listing and highlights describe many full-service amenities; pool details are not listed.
Spa and dining are clear strengths; pool information is not published in the supplier listing.
Hyatt Place emphasizes a 24-hour fitness center and accessible, casual evening dining.
Hyatt Place covers basic wellness and late-night food/drink needs without a full spa.
Waldorf Astoria offers a full-service spa and multiple bars for evening plans.
Waldorf Astoria is stronger for guests seeking in-house spa services and a more formal evening scene.

Hyatt Place — more rooms, connecting options, complimentary breakfast and practical family-friendly amenities near Broadway and Times Square.

Waldorf Astoria — historic name, Park Avenue location, multiple restaurants, bars and an on-site full-service spa.

Hyatt Place — very close to the Javits Center, Penn Station and multiple Midtown event venues.

Waldorf Astoria — more on-site dining outlets, banquet and meeting facilities, and concierge-driven private dining options.
Hyatt Place is in Times Square South and is a short walk to Times Square; Waldorf Astoria is farther east on Park Avenue and about a 10–20 minute walk depending on your pace.
Waldorf Astoria lists a full-service spa on its supplier listing; neither source publishes a clear on-site pool for either property (Hyatt Place is documented as not having a pool).
Yes. Hyatt Place is explicitly family-friendly and welcomes children of all ages; Waldorf Astoria is not adults-only and accepts families.
Hyatt Place is tailored to convention and business traffic with very close access to the Javits Center and meeting rooms; Waldorf Astoria offers formal meeting and banquet facilities for executive events.
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