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Hyatt Herald Square New York

Hyatt Herald Square New York is a 122-room boutique Hyatt in Midtown Manhattan, positioned between Broadway and Fifth Avenue near Herald Square, Koreatown, the Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, and Fifth Avenue shopping. Its strengths are walkability, subway access, and a rooftop bar with Empire State Building views rather than resort-style amenities.

  • 122-room boutique Hyatt in Midtown Manhattan on West 31st Street between Broadway and Fifth Avenue.
  • Two blocks from the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden, and one block from Fifth Avenue shopping.
  • Rooftop terrace and rooftop bar with Empire State Building views noted by third-party listings and guest reviews.
  • 24-hour fitness center, free internet access, digital check-in, valet parking, room service, and laundry listed among amenities.
  • Near 28 St Station and 34 St-Herald Square, both within a 5-minute walk according to Expedia.
  • Beaux Arts / French Renaissance-style building context with modern boutique interiors and a full renovation noted for May 2026.
Hyatt Herald Square New York — New York
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“Hyatt Herald Square New York is a 122-room boutique Hyatt in Midtown Manhattan, positioned between Broadway and Fifth Avenue near Herald Square, Koreatown, the Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, and Fifth Avenue shopping. Its strengths are walkability, subway access, and a rooftop bar with Empire State Building views rather than resort-style amenities.”

Book it if
  • Ideal for Midtown sightseers who want to walk to the Empire State Building, Herald Square, and Macy’s.
  • Ideal for Madison Square Garden eventgoers who want a nearby boutique base.
  • Ideal for World of Hyatt members who value location, rooftop views, and a smaller hotel footprint over resort-style amenities.
  • Ideal for shoppers and subway-focused travelers using Fifth Avenue, Herald Square, Penn Station, and nearby stations.
Key takeaways
  • Best reason to stay: a compact Hyatt base in Midtown with standout walkability to Herald Square, Koreatown, Macy’s, Madison Square Garden, and the Empire State Building.
  • The rooftop is the signature amenity, offering a terrace and bar experience with Empire State Building views.
  • The hotel is boutique in scale, with 122 rooms across 18 floors rather than a large convention-hotel footprint.
  • Expect practical city-hotel amenities: free internet, fitness center, restaurant, bars, room service, laundry, valet parking, and business services.
  • Do not expect resort extras: no pool, spa, or traditional club lounge is listed.
Globalist breakfast
Not confirmed
Suite Upgrade Awards
Not confirmed
Free Wi-Fi for members
Confirmed · Complimentary internet for members.
About the property

What makes Hyatt Herald Square New York worth the points.

Hyatt Herald Square New York is a 122-room boutique Hyatt in Midtown Manhattan at 30 W 31st St, set between Broadway and Fifth Avenue. The location is the hotel’s strongest asset: it is two blocks from the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden, one block from Fifth Avenue shopping, and close to Herald Square, Macy’s, Koreatown, Penn Station, and multiple subway stops. The property is described as a modern boutique hotel with Beaux Arts / French Renaissance building character and urban-style interiors. Hyatt highlights vibrant ceiling treatments, plush sitting areas, extra vanity space, and city or Empire State Building views in select rooms, while Expedia notes one building with 18 floors, 122 rooms, and a complete renovation in May 2026. Amenities focus on the needs of a compact Manhattan stay rather than resort-style facilities. Guests get free internet access, digital check-in, a fitness center described by Expedia as a 24-hour gym, room service, laundry, valet parking, a 24-hour business center, and on-site dining. The rooftop terrace and rooftop bar are the key lifestyle features, with Empire State Building views frequently called out in third-party descriptions and guest commentary. There is no listed pool, spa, or traditional club lounge, making the hotel best for travelers who prioritize Midtown access, transit, and skyline atmosphere over expansive on-property facilities.

Rooms & suites

Pick your window on the city.

1 king bed
Standard King Room

A standard king room is the most straightforward option for one or two guests who want a compact Midtown base. Hyatt describes the rooms as urban in style, with comfortable design details and free internet access.

Urban-style room designFree Wi-FiPlush sitting-area design elements noted by HyattCity views may vary by room
2 full beds
Two Full Beds Room

Rooms with two full beds suit friends, colleagues, or small families who prefer separate bedding. Booking.com lists two-full-bed and quad-style configurations among the hotel’s room options.

Suitable for sharing travelersFree Wi-FiModern boutique décorMidtown Manhattan setting
Empire State Building view in select rooms
Empire State Building View Room

Select rooms are positioned for Empire State Building views, a view feature Hyatt specifically highlights for certain accommodations. Exact room names and view guarantees should be confirmed when booking.

City-facing orientationFree Wi-FiUrban-style interiorsExtra vanity space described by Hyatt
Suite category listed among room options
Suite

Suite categories are listed among the hotel’s room options and provide a higher-category stay than standard rooms. The public summaries do not provide detailed suite floorplans, so guests should confirm layout, view, and bedding before booking.

Free Wi-FiPlush sitting-area design language noted by HyattCity or Empire State Building views may varyBoutique Midtown setting
Dining

Where you'll actually eat.

The DenCasual American / hotel diningThe Den is the hotel’s listed on-site restaurant and serves breakfast and dinner, with cooked-to-order breakfast available for a surcharge according to third-party listings. It functions as the property’s main dining venue for casual meals.
Rooftop BarCocktails and bar serviceThe rooftop bar is tied to the hotel’s rooftop terrace and is repeatedly highlighted for Empire State Building views. It is best suited for drinks and skyline scenery rather than a full resort-style dining experience.
Interior BarBar and lounge serviceExpedia lists two bars at the property, indicating an additional interior bar or lounge space beyond the rooftop. Specific menu details and the venue name are not provided in the available hotel summaries.
Timing

When to go.

Live · you're in July
Best time
May–Jun, Sep–Oct

These shoulder-season months usually offer mild, comfortable weather with lower crowds and prices than the summer and holiday peaks, while avoiding New York’s hottest, most humid period.

Avoid
Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug, Dec

January and February are the coldest winter months and commonly the cheapest but least comfortable for weather; July and August bring the hottest, most humid summer conditions; December is a peak holiday month with higher prices and heavier crowds.

From the analysis

A few more timing notes.

Spring and fall are especially appealing for a Midtown walking itinerary, with Herald Square, Fifth Avenue, Koreatown, and the Empire State Building all close by.
Warmer months make the rooftop terrace and rooftop bar more attractive, particularly for guests hoping to enjoy skyline and Empire State Building views outdoors.
Book early around major Madison Square Garden events, since the hotel is only two blocks from the arena and demand can spike.
Holiday shopping periods can be busy around Macy’s, Herald Square, and Fifth Avenue, which is convenient for shoppers but can mean heavier street crowds.
The fine print
  • · There is no listed pool, spa, or club lounge, so the hotel is better for a city stay than a full-service resort-style experience.
  • · Room-specific square footage and exact view categories are not detailed in the provided public summaries; confirm desired bed type and view directly when booking.
  • · The hotel’s Midtown location is highly convenient but can be busy, especially around Herald Square, Madison Square Garden events, and shopping periods.
Pay with points

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Getting there & around

New York, decoded.

The neighborhood

Midtown Manhattan location on West 31st Street between Broadway and Fifth Avenue, near Herald Square, Koreatown, Penn Station, and major shopping and sightseeing corridors.

Empire State BuildingMadison Square GardenHerald Square and Macy’sKoreatownFifth Avenue shopping
On property
Free internet accessFitness center / 24-hour gymOn-site restaurantRooftop terraceTwo barsRoom serviceLaundry and dry cleaning servicesValet parking
  • 122-room boutique Hyatt across 18 floors
  • Rooftop terrace and bar with Empire State Building views
  • Two blocks from both the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden
  • One block from Fifth Avenue shopping
  • Complete renovation noted for May 2026
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