The Watson Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, a short walk to Central Park

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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440 West 57th Street, New York, NY, 10019-3013
  • Place, Broadway
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Manhattan Cruise Terminal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Times Square
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

New York

At The Watson Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Central Park and Lincoln Center. 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 Broadway and Columbus Circle.

What's nearby

  • Broadway - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lincoln Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Manhattan Cruise Terminal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Times Square - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rockefeller Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 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
  • ‪Birch Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Watson Hotel

Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, a short walk to Central Park
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)

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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.