John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - 61 min drive
Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.) - 78 min drive
New York W 32nd St. Station - 4 min drive
New York 23rd St. Station - 5 min drive
Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 29 min walk
59 St. - Columbus Circle Station - 4 min walk
57 St. - 7 Av Station - 8 min walk
66 St. - Lincoln Center Station - 9 min walk
Restaurants
Rise Bar - 3 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min walk
Paris Baguette - 3 min walk
The Flame Diner - 2 min walk
Birch Coffee - 2 min walk
About this property
The Watson Hotel
When you stay at The Watson Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Central Park and Broadway. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Columbus Circle and Carnegie Hall are within a short 10-minute walk. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: 59 St. - Columbus Circle Station is 4 minutes and 57 St. - 7 Av Station is 8 minutes.
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site valet parking (USD 52 per day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–11 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1964
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness centre
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Lift
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchairs available on site
Hand-held shower heads
Grab bar in shower
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch LCD TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge (on request)
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 28.69 for adults and USD 28.69 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 35.44 (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 35.43 (subject to availability)
Fridges are available for an additional charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 35.0 per day
Parking
Valet parking costs USD 52 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 10 AM to 6 PM
The seasonal pool is open from May to September
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms 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.
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
Does The Watson Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Watson Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Watson Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Watson Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Watson Hotel?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 52 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Watson Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of USD 35.44 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 35.43 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Watson Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Empire City Casino (19-min drive) and Resorts World Casino (23-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Watson Hotel and nearby?
The Watson Hotel has an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near The Watson Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Watson Hotel like?
The Watson Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from 59 St. - Columbus Circle Station and 8 minutes' walk from Central Park.
The Watson Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jul 2022
Kingsley
Kingsley, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 May 2022
Joshua
Joshua, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jun 2021
Beautiful view of the city
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 May 2021
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
5 Jul 2020
They are closed and now a homeless shelter. No check in available and full of homeless.
Dave
Dave, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 Mar 2020
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!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Mar 2020
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Mar 2020
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.
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
23 Mar 2020
Nestor
Nestor, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Mar 2020
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
James
James, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Mar 2020
was perfectly located to my needs and quite and close to park and shopping
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
18 Mar 2020
The behind workers was really nice..not the downstairs or front desk... The toilet didn't flush proper, no fridge or microwave,
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Mar 2020
Rooms are bigger than many in NYC. Very nice staff that have been there for many many years. Great location.
Verified traveller
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
17 Mar 2020
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
4/10 Fair
17 Mar 2020
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.
Hanna
Hanna, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Mar 2020
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!
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Mar 2020
Location was excellent, staff was excellent and friendly
Verified traveller
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 Mar 2020
Great location, close to restaurants and sights.
Mary
Mary, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 Mar 2020
For what i paid it was fine.good location easy check in
Carlo
Carlo, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Mar 2020
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.
Verified traveller
5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Mar 2020
Everything was excellent,Service was lovely.Quick and fast also.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
14 Mar 2020
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
13 Mar 2020
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.