The Park Hyatt Hotel New York is highly rated luxury hotel, Hyatt's flagship location in midtown Manhattan, south of Central Park. The hotel was opened in 2014, and immediately ranked as one of the most luxurious hotels in the United States.
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Booking the Park Hyatt New York
Rates for the Park Hyatt Hotel New York typically don't get much cheaper than $800 a night, and depending on time of year, can go as high as $1,700 a night. As a Category 8 hotel, if you're booking with points, the average cost is 40k points a night. For my stay, the quoted rate was $925 a night, so it made sense for me to use 40k points to make the booking.
One of the advantages of booking with points is that there are no surprises with additional fees for city & state taxes, which can easily add on another $100 per night.
Park Hyatt Location
The Park Hyatt New York is located on 57th Street, in Midtown Manhattan. It is located directly across from Carnegie Hall & the Russian Tea Room, and one block from Central Park.
57th Street is nicknamed "Billionaire's Row", the name given to a group of ultra-luxury residential skyscrapers, and the area surrounding them.
The Park Hyatt is located in One57, a 75-story, 1,005 ft (306 m) skyscraper at 157 West 57th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues in Midtown.
Lobby & Check-in
The entrance to the hotel features two large glass & wrought iron doors which quietly open as you approach the entrance. Once inside, you're greeted by a quiet lobby area, dominated by a large display of flowers on a round table.
The lobby of the hotel is upstairs, a short elevator ride to the second floor. There were two agents checking guests and in and out, and a few guests sitting in the small seated area across from the check in desk. This seating area is really the only public area of the hotel; it's not an expansive space, but given the price of real estate in this location, it makes sense that it would be small.
I arrived at the hotel around 12 noon; scheduled check-in time is 3pm, but I had indicated when reserving the room that I wanted an earlier check-in if possible, a benefit that is offered to Globalists subject to availability. I was told that as I had been "upgraded" to a King Deluxe room with a view, that my room was not immediately available. I requested and was given a key to the 25th floor (where the pool is located), and was told I would receive a call when my room was ready. It was ready about 30 minutes after arriving at the hotel.
During check-in, I was asked if I wanted to take advantage of a late checkout. I accepted the 4pm checkout time (a benefit of utilizing my "Guest of Honor" benefit). I was reminded of the breakfast benefit, and asked if I wanted complimentary water to take to my room.
King Deluxe (City View) Guest Room
My King Deluxe room was located on the 20th floor, and had obstructed views of Central Park.
Upon entering the hotel room, there was a trunk-like cabinet to the right of the door. This opened to reveal the in-room safe...
The gorgeous bathroom located to the left, down a short hallway from the entrance, and featured a freestanding bathtub, located right next to the floor to ceiling window, with views out to Central Park. I couldn't imagine taking a bath with the blinds open, but I did take advantage of it, and enjoyed a pleasant bath with the provided bathsalts.
The vanity featured two sinks, and a television set inset into the mirror, just in case you needed to watch the news while brushing your teeth!
There was a separate shower, which featured a built-in mirror and lights, presumably to making shaving in the shower easier.
There were two closets in the room; one containing a fully-stocked mini bar, and the other had hanging space. The closets weren't large compared to some hotels I've stayed at recently, but reasonably sized.
The bedroom was across from the bathroom, and featured a king size bed, overlooking a desk and a full-length window, again offering obstructed views of Central Park. There was one leather armchair near the bed.
The room, including the bathroom conveyed a feeling of quiet, luxurious tranquility.
The Living Room Restaurant & Bar
The Living Room is the Park Hyatt's on-site restaurant; located on the lobby level, with views out to Carnegie Hall & the Russian Tea Room on 57th Street. The restaurant is elegant, with comfortable seating, and a fairly comprehensive menu. I had the french toast with orange-scented cream cheese & mascerated berries. It was divine, and more than I could eat!
As a Globalist Guest of Honor, breakfast was complimentary; for paying guess, breakfast was in excess of $50.
Park Hyatt Hotel New York Pool
By far, in my opinion, the best feature of the Park Hyatt New York is the swimming pool! It's gorgeous! (It might just be on par with the pool at the Capella Hotel in Sydney - read my post about my recent stay there)
Considering the number of hotels in Manhattan, I would hazard a guess that not many have a swimming pool, and I doubt there are many that compete with the beauty of the pool at the Park Hyatt.
Located on the 25th floor of the hotel, this indoor pool is 65 feet long, which is a perfect length for someone who wants to get some laps in, rather than just relax. The pool is indoors, making it perfect for year-round use. The ceiling is 23' high, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking 57th Street, and Carnegie Hall. (The gym next door has views looking out over Central Park, in between properties located on Central Park South).
For those who would love to experience the pool, but don't want to pay for an overnight stay, the in-house spa, Nalai Spa offers guests the opportunity to take advantage of the pool, hot tub and steam room with a purchase of a spa treatment.
Final Thoughts
The Park Hyatt in New York is a gorgeous hotel in a great location; I've stayed here twice, both times utilizing points. I would return for a third visit if I had points to burn, but as a Category 8 Hyatt property, with rooms starting at 40k points, it's not that much better than properties at a much lower cost. Paying cash, rooms start at $800+, and with never having been offered a complimentary upgrade, it's not worthwhile in my experience. The Thompson (another Hyatt property) almost immediately across the street typically cost less than half the price of a night at the Park Hyatt, and offers complimentary suite upgrades to its highest status members (Hyatt Globalists).
I prefer the Park Hyatt in Chicago, where I feel like I'm treated as more of a valued guest than at the Park Hyatt New York. The Park Hyatt Sydney (also a Category 8 hotel), remains my favorite Park Hyatt, so I'd rather save my points for a stay at their Sydney location.
Both the Chicago and Sydney locations offer better views!
Have you stayed at the Park Hyatt in New York? What's your favorite New York hotel? Let me know in the comments!
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