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4.0 out of 5

"Beautiful view of the city " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 11 Jun 2021

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Hotel Description

3-star hotel near Columbus Circle

Manhattan stay

Within a 10-minute walk of this Manhattan hotel, you'll find Columbus Circle and Central Park. Broadway and Lincoln Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

Business services

This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. There's a gym on site, and a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop are also provided.

Standard Queen Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

The Watson Hotel ratings based on 20 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Watson Hotel

Everyone (8) Couples (4) Family (9)
5 out of 5
Beautiful view of the city

Posted by on 11 Jun. 2021

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5 out of 5
The hotel was very clean and had a fashion show going on which was amazing. I would recommend to future guest

Posted by , from New York on 15 Feb. 2020

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15 Feb. 2020 by Sevil

Hello Charles, Thank you for taking the time to leave some feedback about your stay. We are thrilled to hear that you will be recommending us for future guests and we hope to host you again! Regards, Sevil

4 out of 5

Posted by on 12 Feb. 2020

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12 Feb. 2020 by janet

Thank you for your feed back and stay at the Watson.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 28 Jan. 2020

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30 Jan. 2020 by Rebecca Roldan

Hello, Thank you for the lovely rating! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay, thank you for the feedback. Thank you, Rebecca Roldan Guest Service Manager

4 out of 5
Some mold in the shower stall, very slow shower/bathtub drain, coffee maker did not work, mirrored door next to bath unit difficult to open and lastly repairmen to do better job with finishing touches of tasks.

Posted by on 24 Jan. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

25 Jan. 2020 by Sevil

Hello Anonymous, Thank you for taking the time to leave some feedback about your recent stay with us. We do apologize that there were a few inconveniences during your stay and we will be fixing these issues. Best, Sevil

2 out of 5

Posted by on 28 Dec. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Dec. 2019 by mike

We appreciate the feedback and are very sorry you didn't have a pleasant stay with us. Your comments will be shared with management. We will work hard to improve.

3 out of 5
price was the biggest difference from last year - over double. The elevators were shaky. There was a scheduled overnight plumbing repair that was not on the Travelocity site. Minimal distruption but would have been nice to know beforehand. I've never used the amenities as I have only been there for single night stays so I cannot comment on them. The rooms are nice and comfortable and staff seems very nice.

Posted by on 14 Dec. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

17 Dec. 2019 by General Manager

Many travelers enjoy our competitive rates, so it is unfortunate that this was not the case for you. We also apologize for any inconvenience you experienced regarding our overnight maintenance. Rest assured, your thoughts have been passed to our team so we can continue to positively improve. That being said, we're glad you found your room to be comfortable and we hope to see you again the next time you're in town.

5 out of 5
Parking garage at hotel. Room size. Very comfortable bed. Cafe food and lively bar.

Posted by on 10 Dec. 2019

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11 Dec. 2019 by Sevil

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are thrilled you enjoyed the spacious and comfortable room. We hope to host you again! Best, Sevil

5 out of 5
The staff was very helpful and accommodating. We were able to check in early. Hotel is clean and in a very convenient location.

Posted by on 17 Nov. 2019

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17 Nov. 2019 by Rebecca Roldan

Thank you for the review! We are so happy to know the staff did their part to provide the friendly service you deserve. It is great that you got the most out of our location. We apologize for any issues you encountered we will be sure to share your comments with management. We hope to see you again. Thank you, Rebecca Roldan Guest Service Manager

4 out of 5

Posted by on 22 Oct. 2019

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22 Oct. 2019 by janet

Thank you for choosing the Watson Hotel.

Property Features

The Watson Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. 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 center and meeting rooms. Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1964
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Grand Central - 42 St. Station (2.5 km / 1.6 mi)
  • Metro station: 59 St. - Columbus Circle Station (0.4 km / 0.2 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

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 hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator available
  • Coffee maker
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 11 AM.

The Watson Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 guestroom 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.

  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 4.5 percent will be charged
  • 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: approximately USD 28.69 for adults and 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 10 AM to 6 PM.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.