The Watson Hotel

3-star Hotel with Outdoor pool

3 stars
440 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3013
+1 212 581 8100
7,5
Good
based on 6720 reviews
6 720 verified ratings
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2 guests, 1 room
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Property safety measures

Heightened sanitation

Daily cleaning, increased availability of sanitation products.

Social distancing measures

Lobbies with safe social distancing.

Streamlined check-in and check-out.

Minimal contact with hotel personnel and other guests.

Rooms

Sun 24/5
-
Mon 25/5

Hotel Amenities & Facilities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business centre
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Parking
  • Laundry service

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • A/V equipment hire
  • Room service
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • 24-hour front desk

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking
  • Long-term parking (surcharge)

Dining

  • Continental breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioned

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Laundry

  • Laundry service

Things to do

  • Gift shop

General

  • Storage available

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews

7,5
Good6 720 verified ratings
7,7Friends
7,6Solo
7,6Couples
7,5Families
Pros +
  • "Overall nice hotel, great staff, great gym." (in 164 reviews)
  • "The location was so close to Times Square, it was perfect!" (in 57 reviews)
  • The staff was wonderful (in 321 reviews)
Cons -
  • Unbelievably rude & incompetent front desk staff. (in 42 reviews)
  • A bit old and dirty. (in 14 reviews)
  • Flushing toilet was not easy. (in 34 reviews)

The Watson Hotel room booking info

Value for money

6,9

Location rating

8,1

Distance to city centre

1,3 km

Nearest airport

New York LaGuardia

Distance to airport

9,7 km

Check in/Check out

Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 12:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Frequently asked questions

  • How does The Watson Hotel compare to other 3-star hotels in New York?

    There is a R4 354/night difference in the average price of 3-star hotels in New York (R6 790/night) and the average nightly rate at The Watson Hotel (R2 436/night).

  • How far is The Watson Hotel from New York LaGuardia?

    If there is no traffic, the 9,7 km drive between New York LaGuardia and The Watson Hotel should only take about 18 mins. If your hotel is in a more metropolitan area, you may see the driving time increase due to traffic.

  • What is the best way to get to The Watson Hotel from New York LaGuardia?

    If you intend to hire a car to travel from New York LaGuardia to the hotel, you will have peace of mind knowing that The Watson Hotel offers parking on site. Car hire in the area typically go for R559/day for a base model hire. A very popular option for travellers staying at The Watson Hotel would be to take a taxi or ridesharing service from New York LaGuardia directly to the hotel.

  • Are there food options at The Watson Hotel?

    The Watson Hotel does have a restaurant on site that guests and non-guests can use. Ask the front desk for kitchen hours or call The Watson Hotel at +1 212 581 8100. If you are staying at The Watson Hotel, you are more than welcome to order food through the hotel’s room service menu.

  • Does The Watson Hotel have a pool?

    The Watson Hotel does have a pool on site that hotel guests may use. Be advised that hotels typically have rules associated with pool usage. momondo would advise you to check with the front desk before taking a swim.

  • How close is The Watson Hotel to New York city centre?

    1,3 km separate the front steps of The Watson Hotel and the city centre of New York, where you can keep busy with restaurants, shopping and of course Times Square, a very popular landmark in New York.

  • What is the phone number for The Watson Hotel?

    If you have questions or concerns about your stay at The Watson Hotel, call +1 212 581 8100 to speak with a front desk representative.

  • Does The Watson Hotel have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, The Watson Hotel has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • What time is check-out for The Watson Hotel?

    The required check-out time is 12:00. Please plan accordingly before your departure to avoid any penalties or fees.

  • Is there laundry service in The Watson Hotel?

    Yes, laundry services are accessible for guests staying at The Watson Hotel, New York.

  • What is the distance from The Watson Hotel, New York to Radio City Music Hall?

    The Watson Hotel is about 1,1 km from New York’s popular Radio City Music Hall.

  • Is Empire State Building, New York close to The Watson Hotel?

    Empire State Building in New York is very close to your stay at The Watson Hotel - only 2,2 km of traveling.

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    As of May 2026, there are 4 161 operators available to choose from for hotels in New York.

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Places of interest near The Watson Hotel

Attractions in New York, New York curated by momondo

The Watson Hotel location: 440 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3013

Top landmarks

Broadway0,9 km
Times Square1,0 km
Museum of Modern Art1,1 km
Rockefeller Center1,2 km
Tiffany & Co.1,3 km

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