30 W 31st St, New York City, New York, United States | (618) 248-8274
Four-minute walk from Empire State Building in central Manhattan
Contemporary rooms with coffeemakers and mini-fridges
American bistro, seasonal rooftop bar, and an espresso bar
Hot made-to-order breakfast available (for a fee)
Gym with cardio machines and free weights
Free Wi-Fi and 24-hour business center
Snack shop on-site
Valet parking (for a fee)
Pet-friendly policies (for a fee)
No pool or spa
Wi-Fi is reportedly slow
Rooms are on the small side (not uncommon for New York City)
Rooftop bar is seasonal
Sophistication is the name of the game at the upscale Hyatt Herald Square New York, a contemporary high-rise hotel located a four-minute walk from the Empire State Building in central Manhattan. Features mostly focus on trendy dining spots, from a seasonal rooftop bar to an American bistro and espresso bar. Guests won’t find a lot to do in the hotel beyond a small fitness center and restaurants and bars. Valet parking is New-York-City pricey and breakfast costs a fee, too. The 122 nicely decorated rooms are small, but most Big Apple hotel rooms are, so at least these are outfitted with mini-fridges and coffeemakers. For those sold on rooftop bars, The James New York is a stylish alternative with a hopping rooftop bar and pool, but it's in SoHo.
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Scene
Chain hotel with a chic atmosphere, cozy lobby, and city views from the rooftop bar
Hyatt Herald Square New York exudes a trendy style that goes above and beyond for a chain hotel. The lobby was thoughtfully designed in connection with the espresso bar so its both chic and rustic with an overall sophisticated atmosphere. The front desk is flanked with gray and red chairs for guests to sit on while checking in. Off to the side is a rustic wooden espresso counter, as well as a long, narrow table that runs the length of a wall with cute wooden and iron stools that pull out. A bookshelf and clocks on the walls that represent times around the world are a sophisticated touch. While the lobby and espresso bar is where visitors usually congregate, the rooftop bar is especially popular in the summer for its views of the Empire State Building and Manhattan. Most guests are a mix of tourists (couples and families) and business travelers.
Location
15-minute walk or less to Times Square, Empire State Building, and metro stops
Hyatt Herald Square is right in the mix of all that’s happening in Midtown New York City, which means the surrounding area is filled with other hotels, chain restaurants, and delis. It’s a four-minute walk to the Empire State Building and six minutes on foot to Madison Square Garden. Times Square is a 14-minute walk from the hotel and Rockefeller Center is a 22-minute walk away. It's about a 30-minute walk to Central Park. The closest subway stop takes four minutes to reach on foot, making all of New York City accessible. It takes around 35 minutes by car to reach LaGuardia Airport and about 45 minutes to JFK International Airport.
Rooms
Modern, albeit small, rooms with mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and some amazing city views
Rooms at the Hyatt Herald Square New York are modern and come with a combination of simplistic blond and dark wooden furniture. While the brown plaid couches aren’t extremely stylish, they offset the white beds and the pink swirly artwork on the ceilings above the bed. Like most hotels in New York City, the rooms run on the small side, so there’s not a lot of storage space. Plenty of amenities like mini-fridges, coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi, small desks, flat-screen TVs, and safes, make the rooms convenient. Rooms with views of the Empire State Building are the most sought after. The modern bathrooms have vessel sinks, showers, hairdryers, and KenetMD toiletries. Some guests have complained about noisy air-conditioning systems.
Features
A big focus on dining options with an American bistro, espresso bar, and a seasonal rooftop bar
One of the hotel's biggest assets is its wide range of dining options. Up on 20 is the popular rooftop seasonal bar with great Manhattan and Empire State Building views, but it’s only open seasonally. The Den is the American bistro that serves a hot, made-to-order breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There’s also an espresso bar and snack shop to satisfy other drink and food needs. While there’s no pool or spa, the hotel has a modest fitness center with LifeFitness treadmills, an elliptical machine, and free weights. Wi-Fi is free throughout, but can be reportedly slow. Both pets and valet parking incur fees.
