Is Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square worth it? Pros and cons
Yes — Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square is a practical Midtown option if you want a large, modern hotel within easy walking distance of Times Square, Broadway and transit. It’s not for travelers expecting resort amenities (no pool or spa), but it offers free breakfast, 24-hour grab-and-go options, a 24-hour fitness center and many room types suitable for families and groups.
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Location and neighborhood
Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square sits at 350 West 39th Street in Midtown West (Times Square South / Hell’s Kitchen area). The hotel is listed as within walking distance of Times Square, Broadway theaters, Hudson Yards, Penn Station / Moynihan Train Hall and the Javits Center.
Because of the location you can walk to many major Midtown attractions: Times Square is approximately 0.4 miles (about a 6–10 minute walk) and Hudson Yards / The Edge is just over half a mile away. Public transit options and Penn Station/Amtrak access are nearby for regional travel.
- Address: 350 West 39th St, New York, NY 10018
- Times Square: ~0.4 miles / 6–10 minute walk
- Hudson Yards / The Edge: just over 0.5 miles
- Penn Station / Moynihan Train Hall: within easy walking distance
| Nearby spot | Typical walk time (listed) |
|---|---|
| Times Square | 6–10 min |
| Jacob K. Javits Convention Center | 10 min (walk) |
| Madison Square Garden / Penn Station | 6–10 min |
Rooms and who they work for
The property has about 520 guest rooms across roughly 25–26 floors and offers a range of room types for couples, families and groups. Rooms include standard king and double-bed layouts plus several sofa-bed variants suited to small families or groups.
Room features cited by the hotel include air conditioning, a laptop-compatible safe and an in-room coffee/tea maker. Connecting rooms are available for families or groups that need adjoining space.
- Room, 1 King Bed (250 sq. ft.) — 1 King Bed
- Room, 2 Double Beds, City View — 2 Double Beds
- Room, with Sofa bed, City View — 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
- Several High Floor and Specialty "Room, with Sofa bed" permutations are offered
| Example room name | Beds / guests |
|---|---|
| Room, 1 King Bed, City View | 1 King Bed / 2 Guests |
| Room, 2 Double Beds, City View | 2 Double Beds / 4 Guests |
| Room, with Sofa bed | 1 King Bed + 1 Double Sofa Bed |
Food, drink and on-site services
Daily complimentary breakfast is served in The Placery (lobby) with weekday and weekend hours listed on the hotel site; menu items include build-your-own breakfast tacos, cage-free scrambled eggs, sausage, potatoes and lighter fruit/granola/yogurt options.
The Placery operates as the lobby restaurant and bar (serving food and premium cocktails), while The Market is a 24-hour grab-and-go café for snacks and quick items. A 24/7 coffee bar (Starbucks espresso roast) is also available.
- The Placery: lobby bar/restaurant; hours for bar/service 4:00 PM–11:00 PM (restaurant serves breakfast earlier)
- Complimentary breakfast: weekday and weekend hours posted on hotel site
- The Market: 24-hour grab-and-go for snacks and drinks
- 24/7 coffee bar with Starbucks espresso roast
| Venue | What it offers | Hours (summary) |
|---|---|---|
| The Placery | Complimentary breakfast; lunch/dinner and bar service | Breakfast hours weekdays/weekends; bar 4:00 PM–11:00 PM |
| The Market | Grab-and-go snacks and drinks | Open 24 hours |
Facilities and practicalities
Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square provides free Wi‑Fi throughout the property, a 24-hour fitness center with cardio machines and free weights, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and business/coworking spaces. There is no on-site pool or dedicated spa named on the hotel’s official materials.
The hotel does not operate an on-site parking garage; the Hyatt FAQ points guests to nearby self-parking options. Pets and service animals: the official Hyatt policy allows one dog up to 50 lbs per room with a nonrefundable fee structure noted on the property page (service animals exempt).
- Free Wi‑Fi throughout guest rooms and public areas
- 24-hour fitness center (guest access by room key)
- No pool and no named on-site spa
- Nearby paid self-parking (hotel does not run its own garage)
- Pet policy: one dog ≤50 lbs allowed per room (per Hyatt.com; service animals exempt)
| Amenity | Availability / note |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Complimentary throughout property |
| Fitness center | Open 24 hours, cardio + free weights |
| Pool | None on site |
Policies to note before you book
Standard check-in begins at 3:00 PM and standard check-out is by 11:00 AM; the hotel may offer early or late arrangements on request. The hotel lists a minimum age of 21 to reserve and check into a guestroom — a guest 21 or older must be present at check-in and be the registered guest.
A security/incidental deposit is routinely authorized at check-in (amounts shown on third-party sites vary); valid photo ID and a credit card in the name of the reservation holder are required. Housekeeping and room-entry practices may vary; some sites reference adjusted housekeeping schedules.
- Check-in: from 3:00 PM (hotel notes a check-in window; late arrivals should contact property)
- Check-out: standard by 11:00 AM (confirm at booking — some sources show noon)
- Minimum age to book/check in: 21 (registered guest must be present)
- A credit card/ID is required at check-in; incidental hold commonly authorized
| Policy | What the hotel lists |
|---|---|
| Check-in time | Begins at 3:00 PM |
| Check-out time | Standard by 11:00 AM |
| Minimum age to reserve | 21 (must be present at check-in) |
Who should pick this hotel — and who shouldn’t
Good fit: travelers who want a large, modern Midtown base within walking distance of Times Square, Broadway and major transit hubs; families who need flexible bedding (sofa beds and connecting rooms); business travelers attending events at Javits, Midtown offices or nearby meeting spaces.
Less-good fit: travelers seeking resort-style amenities (no pool, no named spa) or quieter, small-boutique hotels — Midtown can be busy and noise levels vary by room and floor. If an on-site garage or complimentary parking is a must, this property does not offer that.
- Choose it if you want: central Midtown location, large hotel with many room options, free breakfast and 24/7 grab-and-go food
- Skip it if you need: on-site pool, resort/spa facilities, or hotel-operated parking
| Traveler type | Why this hotel works or not |
|---|---|
| Families | Works — family-friendly rooms, connecting rooms, free breakfast |
| Business travelers | Works — near Javits, meeting rooms, coworking and business center |
| Leisure travelers seeking resort amenities | May not work — no pool or named spa |
