Washington Square Hotel
103 Waverly Pl, New York, NY 10011, New York, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.4 / 5
Washington Square Hotel is a 4-star boutique property set directly on Washington Square Park in Manhattan's Greenwich Village, occupying a distinctive building with a European-inspired sensibility. Rooms are warmly decorated in an art deco style and equipped with Wi-Fi, cable TV, iPod docks and coffeemakers. On-site amenities include an American bistro restaurant, a low-key lobby bar, a fitness center and a meeting room, with breakfast available for guests. Its Greenwich Village setting puts guests three blocks from the restaurants, theaters and clubs of 3rd Street and a block from the West 4th Street subway station, making the wider city easy to reach. Nearby cultural draws include the Whitney Museum of American Art just over a kilometer away, with the High Line, Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and 9/11 Memorial & Museum all within roughly two to three kilometers. The hotel has built a loyal following, reflected in a strong 4.4 rating across more than 1,000 reviews.
Best for
This hotel suits travelers who want an authentic, walkable Greenwich Village base rather than a Midtown high-rise -- the park-front location, proximity to 3rd Street's nightlife, and easy subway access at West 4th Street make it ideal for culture-and-food-focused city explorers. Its restaurant, bar, fitness center, and meeting room also make it a comfortable fit for both leisure couples and small-scale business visitors. Repeat guests in reviews suggest it particularly appeals to those who prefer a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere over a formal luxury hotel.
Travel tips
The West 4th Street subway station is about a block away, giving quick access to Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, and other Midtown sights that are otherwise 2.5-3 km distant. Guests recommend picking up food or drinks at the grocery store on the corner and enjoying it in Washington Square Park, just steps from the entrance. If you need airport transportation, compare the hotel's own transfer rates against rideshare apps, as past guests found the hotel's return trip to JFK a better value.
What guests say
Reviewers consistently single out the staff across the hotel, dining, and lounge areas as friendly, courteous, and helpful, contributing to an atmosphere many describe as relaxed and unpretentious rather than formal. The park-front location is repeatedly praised as ideal for exploring the city on foot, with several guests noting the nearby corner grocery store as a good source for takeout to enjoy in Washington Square Park. The complimentary morning offering of coffee, espresso, and baked goods in the lobby is a frequently mentioned perk, alongside comments on clean, comfortable rooms. No recurring complaints or negative themes appear among the excerpts provided.
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