W New York – Union Square

201 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003, New York, United States

5-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.3 / 5

W New York – Union Square is a 5-star hotel set in a 1911 beaux arts–style building overlooking Union Square Park at 201 Park Ave S in Manhattan. It places you within an easy walk of the Flatiron Building (about 492 m) and Washington Square Park (about 971 m), with major NYC sights like the Empire State Building (about 1.3 km) and Times Square (about 2.4 km) also reachable on foot. Rooms and suites are contemporary in style and include flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and Wi‑Fi; upgraded rooms add park or city views, and some suites include whirlpool tubs. On-site facilities include a fitness center and dedicated event space. The surrounding Union Square area is a lively base for exploring downtown and midtown, with attractions such as The High Line (about 1.8 km), Grand Central Terminal (about 2.1 km), and Rockefeller Center (about 2.6 km) within a short trip.

Best for

This hotel is best for travelers who want a central, walk-friendly Manhattan base: Union Square is close to Flatiron, Washington Square Park, and routes toward both midtown landmarks and downtown neighborhoods. It also suits guests who value a full-service, upscale stay with a fitness center, event space, and upgraded room options including park/city views and select suites with whirlpool tubs.

Travel tips

Plan on walking to several headline sights: Flatiron is under 0.5 km away, and you can reach the Empire State Building in roughly 1.3 km; Times Square is about 2.4 km. If having a lounge or rooftop-style venue available at specific hours matters to you, note that some guests report limited hours/closures for those spaces. Several reviews also mention parking being expensive, so budget accordingly if arriving by car.

What guests say

Reviews frequently highlight the Union Square location as a major advantage, with guests emphasizing walkability and access to key neighborhoods and landmarks. Staff service is often described as warm and helpful, though there are also mentions of inconsistent front-desk professionalism. Cleanliness and comfort earn positive notes, but room size is sometimes described as small. Some guests point to value and operations issues, including high parking costs and limited or inconvenient lounge/rooftop hours; a few also note that certain areas (rooms, corridors, and gym) feel dated or worn.

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