Hyatt Centric Times Square New York

I should start by saying that I’ve been coming to NYC for weekend stays for over 15 years. On almost every occasion, the Kimpton Muse has been my home away from home. I’ve always had fantastic stays there, and woukd happily have chosen to stay there again when I decided to spend the entire week in the City, but it was just too expensive. With that in mind, after much searching, I stumbled across the Hyatt Centric Times Square, advertising a rate of $281 per night for a king room with a Times Square view. I must say upfront that the real price of this room is not $281 per night. Including taxes ($44.88), destination fee ($34.42) and valet parking ($80), it’s nearly $440 per night. And they will put a hold on your credit card for $100 per night for incidentals (which are credited back at the end of your stay). This is all standard for most hotels, but can be a shock to someone who isn’t expecting it. Charges aside, this hotel is exceptional! Even before we arrived, I was able to check in online and receive a text message when our room was ready (two hours before regular check in time!) The check in process took less than five minutes. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. When we decided to sleep in (very late!) on our first day, a note was slipped under the door telling us to call if we wanted our room serviced. We left at 5pm for dinner and a show, and came back to a freshly made up room. The bed linens are the softest I’ve come across in any hotel - EVER! The room is equipped with all the things you’d expect- TV, keurig, mini fridge, iron, hairdryer, etc. The rooftop bar is reportedly the highest in Manhattan, and the views are spectacular. (Drink prices may also be among the highest in Manhattan, as our tab for 4 drinks was over $100). The location cannot be beat! Steps from Times Square, the Theater District, Fifth Avenue, Grand Central, and LOTS of restaurants on this block of W 45th Street alone! This is likely to become my new home away from home whenever I’m in New York!

The staff is wonderful and the rooms, especially the comfortable beds, are fabulous! Wonderful pub next door and Times Squareis just right up the street. The bar dowstairs has a Happy Hour and the bar tenders are very nice and accomodating.

We stay at this Hotel when visiting NYC for multiple reasons. The location is excellent for shows and other places we visit. The Staff and personnel are super to work with and are professional, knowledgeable about the hotel and New York City and do all they can to make your stay enjoyable. This time around our Guest Services Agent, Rosalba was extremely helpful and made our stay exceptional. We have stayed at this location numerous times and plan to continue to do so.