The Washington Hotel NYC
8 Albany St, New York, NY 10006, New York, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.7 / 5
The Washington Hotel NYC is a 3-star hotel at 8 Albany St in Lower Manhattan’s Financial District, placing guests within a short walk of major World Trade Center-area landmarks. It’s about 252 m from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and roughly 381 m from One World Trade Center, making it a practical base for memorial visits and downtown sightseeing. Rooms are contemporary and include desks, Wi‑Fi, TVs, minifridges, and safes; 1-bedroom suites add separate living and dining areas. On-site, there’s a stylish bi-level restaurant and lounge serving Mediterranean cuisine, plus a 24-hour fitness center. A terrace offers panoramic city views, and the surrounding area provides quick access to transit from the nearby Wall Street subway station (about a 4-minute walk).
Best for
This hotel best suits travelers who want to stay right by the World Trade Center/Financial District area, with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and One World Trade Center only a few minutes away on foot. It can also work well for solo travelers and short business trips thanks to in-room desks, Wi‑Fi, and proximity to the Wall Street subway station.
Travel tips
Expect a vertical layout: the lobby is on the 5th floor and guest reports note that elevator service can be slow, so allow extra time when heading out. Use the nearby Wall Street subway station for efficient access to uptown attractions like Times Square (about 5.9 km) and Grand Central Terminal (about 5.8 km). For a landmark-heavy day on foot, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum (252 m) and One World Trade Center (381 m) are the closest anchors, with Washington Square Park about 2.8 km away.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the hotel’s Lower Manhattan location, especially for visiting the World Trade Center area, and some highlight strong views (including memorial-facing rooms). Staff are frequently described as kind and helpful, and several guests mention comfortable beds and decent toiletries. However, recurring negatives include inconsistent housekeeping/cleanliness standards, occasional missing in-room items requiring a request (such as towels or coffee/tea), and operational frustrations like slow elevator service and delayed check-in even when rooms appear ready. Overall, reviews suggest a well-positioned property with friendly service, tempered by variability in room condition and logistics.
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