Hotel in Union Square

W New York - Union Square: Is It Right for Your Stay?

Ranked 10 of 11 in Overig/rand NYC on our weighted review measure.

Best for
Travelers who want an EV charge point
Location
Union Square
Review score
8.1 out of 10 from 210 reviews
Price band
$300 and up
Property type
Hotel, 5-star listing
Last checked
August 2026

The verdict

W New York - Union Square ranks 10 of 11 in Overig/rand NYC on our weighted review measure, which balances the score against the number of reviews behind it. It holds 8.1 out of 10 from 210 reviews. At about $445 a night in the August 2026 snapshot it sits in the upper part of that set, against a $179 median. The clearest reason to shortlist it is travelers who want an EV charge point.

It ranks 10 of 11 here on review record.

The trade-off

It is one of the more expensive options here: about $445 against a $179 median for this shortlist.

Location

The address is 201 Park Avenue South, Union Square, New York, NY 10003, United States.

Our data places it in Union Square.

In a straight line it is about 0.8 miles from the Empire State Building, 1 mile from Madison Square Garden, 1.3 miles from Grand Central.

Those are straight-line distances between coordinates, not walking routes, so treat them as a way to compare properties rather than as a travel time.

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Streets and subway stops around the property, drawn to scale from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight lines, not walking routes.

The honest comparison

Right for you or not

Book it if
  • travellers with a dog, once the current policy is confirmed with the hotel
  • travellers deliberately buying the top classification tier
Look elsewhere if
  • It is one of the more expensive options here: about $445 against a $179 median for this shortlist.
  • A pool is part of your requirement: this property does not list one.
  • Budget is the binding constraint: cheaper options with comparable review records exist in Overig/rand NYC.

What the listing records

Facilities in the source listing

Recorded without a verification flag.

  • Spa
  • Fitness room
  • Children welcome

Recorded but not verified by us. These flags most often move a booking decision, so confirm them with the hotel before they decide yours.

  • Pet-friendly
  • EV charging

FAQ

Common questions

Is W New York - Union Square a good choice?

It depends on the trip. On our weighted review measure it ranks 10 of 11 in Overig/rand NYC. The main trade-off is that it is one of the more expensive options here: about $445 against a $179 median for this shortlist.

What does it cost?

About $445 a night in our August 2026 snapshot, which is a reference point rather than a bookable rate.

Are the listed facilities confirmed?

Not by us. The source listing recorded pet-friendly, ev charging at the time of the snapshot. Confirm anything that would decide your booking directly with the hotel.