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The Watson Hotel

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
Outdoor pool
Lobby
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds
Lounge

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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440 West 57th Street, New York, NY, 10019-3013
  • Place, Columbus Circle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Broadway
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

New York

At The Watson Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Columbus Circle and Central Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the gym and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Manhattan hotel include Lincoln Center and Broadway.

What's nearby

  • Columbus Circle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Broadway - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Times Square - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rockefeller Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 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 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Justino's Pizzeria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Flame Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rex - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Watson Hotel

The Watson Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Watson Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star New York hotel is smoke free.

  • 591 guestrooms or units
  • 18 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1964
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Watson Hotel offers 591 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and fridges can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 52 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11 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

  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 18 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1964
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

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 at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 28.69 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Watson Hotel?

The Watson Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Watson Hotel?

Yep, The Watson Hotel has valet parking for USD 52 per day.

Does The Watson Hotel have a pool?

The Watson Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open 10 AM to 6 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to September).

Is The Watson Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Watson Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Watson Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Watson Hotel?

No, The Watson Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Watson Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Watson Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Watson Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Blanca Alicia Villagrán

Liked: Amenities
Cuenta con buena ubicación. El servicio de limpieza podría mejorar.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
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2/10 Terrible

Dave

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
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hotel muy viejo.

sucio y muy viejo. las habitaciones con mal olor.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcela Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel muy bien ubicado, personal muy atento y la ubicación inmejorable.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
O The Watson é um hotel bom, muito bem localizado e o serviço é bom, porém, é um hotel bem grande, com corredores de quartos bem longos e que recebe muitos hóspedes, e isso o torna bastante barulhento. O hotel tem uma estrutura boa, mas é antigo, e o rooftop bar só abre no verão.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
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4/10 Poor

Hanna

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Estadia razoável, porém não tem ar condicionado!

A localização é boa, próximo ao central park e estações de trem e ônibus. O quarto é bastante limpo, não tem cheiro de mofo, cama e lençóis macios. Porém ficamos decepcionados que no dia em que chegamos estava fazendo calor, e quando fomos nos informar no hotel disseram que não tinham ar condicionado! Nos ofereceram um ventilador muito velho, que não tivemos coragem de ligar. No anúncio do hotel diz que ele tem ar condicionado, mas não tem! Fui em março final do inverno. O hotel é um pouco velho, da pra ver em suas instalações. Não vale a pena comer no hotel, comidas são caras e não é lá essas coisas. Acredito que tenha outros hotéis melhores e com preço parecido.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, close to restaurants and sights.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
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8/10 Good

Carlo

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A localização do hotel é maravilhosa!!! Está perto de tudo.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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
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2/10 Terrible

Florent

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pratique commerciales frauduleuses

Attention pour le moment l'hotel m'a prélevé 25 dollars sur ma carte de crédit alors que toutes les taxes ont été payé en cash lors de l'arrivée. Méfiance envers cet hotel et ses pratiques plus que douteuse, je ne recommande pas et ai fait une réclamation à ma banque pour récupérer les 25 dollars que l'hotel essaye de surcharger !!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The front desk people is very bad Doesn’t want to help you for anything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, convenient parking and spacious rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020