The Best Hyatt Hotels Near Times Square To Book With Points [2024]

I visit Times Square in New York City several times a year, mainly to see Broadway shows and visit friends in the area. My go-to hotel chain is Hyatt, and several of its properties are in the area, each with pros and cons.

In this post, I’ll explain how I narrow down which Hyatt hotel to stay at in the area, helping you decide on the best place to spend the night. It’s important to look at which hotels provide a luxury experience, offer great upgrades, serve tasty breakfast, and have an unbeatable location. We’ll review the top properties by feature, their category, and the World of Hyatt points you’d need for an award night.

Best Luxury Hotels — Park Hyatt New York, Thompson Central Park, Andaz 5th Avenue

If you’re looking for a truly luxurious hotel experience, only 3 hotels in the area fit the bill: Park Hyatt New York, Thompson Central Park, and Andaz 5th Avenue. All 3 options are walkable to Times Square.

Park Hyatt New York is the most famous of these options and is one of the most exquisite hotels in New York City. It’s a Category 8 World of Hyatt property, with awards starting at a cool 35,000 World of Hyatt points per night, so it’s one of the most expensive properties in the city. If you’re looking for true luxury, it’s one of the best options. You’ll find a refined, modern hotel with a doorman, spacious rooms, and several high-end dining options.

Thompson Central Park is just down the street from the Park Hyatt but isn’t nearly up to the same standards. Still, it’s considered a luxury property and is one of the nicer Hyatt hotels in the city. The Thompson is a Category 6 hotel, starting at 21,000 World of Hyatt points a night. This hotel’s exclusive lounge is unavailable to Globalist guests, so it caters to a well-to-do clientele.

Andaz 5th Avenue is located just across the street from the main public library and is a Category 7 hotel starting at 25,000 points a night. The Andaz concept is unique in that it provides guests with complimentary nonalcoholic beverages and snacks, so if that’s of value to you, this hotel is worth staying in. The rooms are large, and there is a nice room service breakfast option.

Best Breakfast — Park Hyatt New York, Grayson Hotel, The Chatwal, Hyatt Centric Times Square

If you’re debating between hotels offering the best breakfast, Park Hyatt New York will undoubtedly win because of its luxury experience.

Besides that hotel, 3 other hotels out to me for offering great breakfast options.

Grayson Hotel on 39th Street has an in-house restaurant in the lobby. It features several tasty dishes, including a brioche bread breakfast sandwich, an artisan yogurt parfait, and steak and eggs. The dishes there are reliably good, and it’s one of the better breakfasts at a Hyatt in the Times Square area. The Grayson Hotel is a Category 6 property with rooms from 21,000 World of Hyatt points per night.

The Chatwal is a hotel from The Unbound Collection and is a Category 8 hotel (rooms from 35,000 World of Hyatt points per night), making it one of the most expensive points hotels in the city. The hotel is 1 block off of Times Square and is an American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts property, too. Breakfast is in The Lambs Club, the hotel’s signature restaurant. Set in a quiet, dark back room with a fireplace providing most of the light, the breakfast is a great way to start the day, and there’s lots to choose from.

Hyatt Centric Times Square, directly off of Times Square, is another option, but not necessarily because of the quality of breakfast. This hotel only serves breakfast by room service, as there is no in-house restaurant. A nice perk is that breakfast runs from 6 a.m. until noon, so you can easily sleep in without worrying about eating early. This is a huge win for those seeing shows late at night the evening before or who don’t want to wake up at the crack of dawn since many hotels close their breakfast options early. Hyatt Centric Times Square is a Category 6 hotel with rooms starting at 21,000 World of Hyatt points per night.

Best Chances at an Upgrade — Dream Midtown, Thompson Central Park

If you’re a World of Hyatt elite member, you may be vying for an upgrade. Many hotels in the Times Square area have view rooms as an upgrade, and there’s a limited number of suites. That said, there are several notable hotels for good upgrade chances.

Dream Midtown is across the street from the theater that houses “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.” It’s a Category 6 property with award nights from 21,000 World of Hyatt points per night. In my opinion, upgrades at this hotel seem to be plentiful, with several very large suites. One of the cool things about this hotel is that several rooms are built around a rounded corner of the hotel, creating a much larger space in several of the rooms in this area. If you’re lucky enough to be upgraded into one of the “Platinum Suites,” there are 2 bathrooms, making those rooms perfect if you have extra guests.

Thompson Central Park is also good about upgrading guests, and there are many Junior Suites. If you’re a Hyatt Globalist, you will likely get one of these rooms if the hotel isn’t sold out.

Best Walkability — Hyatt Centric Times Square, The Time New York

If you’re in the market for a hotel in the heart of the action, there’s no better hotel than the Hyatt Centric Times Square. It’s on 45th Street, just off Times Square, and immediately next to several theaters. The hotel sells Times Square view rooms, which you’ll likely be upgraded into as an elite guest. This hotel is perfect for seeing a show and being able to return to the room afterward. While Times Square can be chaotic, this hotel seems is calm in a sea of craziness, and the rooms are relatively quiet.

The Time New York hotel is another fan favorite and a Category 6 hotel (from 21,000 World of Hyatt points per night). It is a JdV by Hyatt hotel on 49th Street in the heart of the Theater District. It’s equally walkable to all theaters in Times Square and has the convenience of being on the northern end of things, which means you can walk towards Central Park without too much hassle or fighting any crowds.

A Hotel To Avoid — Hyatt Place Times Square

Hyatt Place Times Square, while undoubtedly convenient to the area, is one hotel to avoid. It’s a Category 5 hotel, starting at 17,000 World of Hyatt points a night, but the rooms are tiny. There are only 2 elevators, so you’ll need to wait quite a while for a ride during peak hours. While it’s an acceptable hotel for a short stay, it’s the type of place you don’t want to spend any more time in than you have to.

I once checked into this hotel and was given an occupied and dirty room, so I haven’t been back since.

Final Thoughts

If you’re headed to the Times Square area in New York City, you can choose from several Hyatt hotels. Some are pricier than others, but each offers its distinct benefits. New York City is an incredibly competitive hotel market, but Hyatt has you covered with several hotels for different tastes. If you want to maximize your time in the area, the Hyatt Centric Times Square is likely your best bet. It offers a great location at a reasonable point value, while those looking to have a knockout hotel experience should choose the Park Hyatt New York.