Hotel 50 Bowery part of JdV by Hyatt

About Hotel 50 Bowery part of JdV by Hyatt

Hotel 50 Bowery part of JdV by Hyatt suits travelers who want to be in the middle of downtown Manhattan and walk to much of it. Couples who like eating out late, friends on a first New York trip, and business travelers with meetings below Midtown all fit here. The Bowery address puts Chinatown, the Lower East Side and SoHo within an easy walk, and the 9/11 Memorial is close. You get a downtown base with a 24 hour front desk for late arrivals.

This is a four-star hotel in Chinatown, Downtown Manhattan. The booking supplier gives it a guest score of 4.5 out of 5 from 2009 reviews, which points to broadly positive guest feedback. Expect a full-service city hotel: breakfast, a bar, a fitness center and free wifi are among the listed facilities. Rooms are best treated as a base for a downtown trip, with the sightseeing, food and nightlife of several neighborhoods on the doorstep, and the 9/11 Memorial within walking distance.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities cover the basics for most trips. Couples get air conditioning, room service and a bar on site; families can ask about cots and room set-up when booking. Business travelers have free wifi, a concierge, laundry service and banquet space, and the 24 hour front desk and luggage storage help anyone arriving on a late flight. Pets are allowed and parking, including valet parking, is listed. Confirm pet rules, parking terms and the total price with taxes and fees with the property before you book.

Hotel 50 Bowery part of JdV by Hyatt lists breakfast, including breakfast in room, so mornings can start without leaving the building. There is a terrace and a garden, and security cover runs around the clock alongside the 24 hour front desk. Couples and solo travelers get a compact downtown base; families and groups should confirm how the room is set up for their party, and anyone driving should confirm parking and valet terms in advance.

The setting

Hotel 50 Bowery part of JdV by Hyatt stands at 50 Bowery in Chinatown, Downtown Manhattan, on the street that gives the hotel its name. Streets here are older and irregular than the grid uptown, so a short walk can cross several neighborhoods. The Lower East Side and SoHo are close, and much of downtown is reachable on foot. Penn Station is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away in a straight line, Grand Central Terminal about 2.7 miles (4.4 km), Times Square about 3.0 miles (4.8 km) and the 9/11 Memorial about 0.9 miles (1.5 km).

Location and neighborhood

Arrival times shape a stay in Chinatown and Two Bridges. The neighborhood sits close to the Manhattan Bridge and the lower East River, with the Financial District a short walk south. For guests at Hotel 50 Bowery part of JdV by Hyatt, the main advantage is transit: several subway lines cross the area, and the Brooklyn Bridge is within easy reach on foot. Early flights and late arrivals are manageable here because the streets stay active and connections run through the night. The trade-off is street noise and narrow sidewalks, so plan around peak hours and check service changes with the MTA.

Chinatown and Two Bridges mix dense residential blocks with early commercial streets. Mott Street, Bayard Street and the lanes around Columbus Park carry most of the foot traffic, while the blocks by the Manhattan Bridge feel quieter after dark. Hotel 50 Bowery part of JdV by Hyatt sits in this grid, close to groceries, tea shops and late kitchens. The area is useful for short stays because the Lower East Side, SoHo and the Financial District are all within walking range. Expect narrow sidewalks, delivery traffic and a steady hum at street level, including overnight. Early risers will find the streets already moving.

Getting there and around

Distances from Hotel 50 Bowery part of JdV by Hyatt are around 13 miles (20.2 km) to the airport, around 2.7 miles (4.4 km) to the main rail stations and around 3.0 miles (4.8 km) to the area center. From JFK, the AirTrain links to Jamaica and Howard Beach for subway and rail connections. LaGuardia is closest by road, and Newark Liberty uses its AirTrain to the rail station. Tap a contactless card or phone on the subway; trains run 24 hours, though service changes are possible, so check with the MTA. The Staten Island Ferry leaves from Whitehall Terminal. Journey times from JFK and Newark are about 45 to 75 minutes from Midtown; check current conditions.

Nearby sights and food

Sights within reach of the area include the walkway across the Brooklyn Bridge, which starts a short walk south and east. The 9/11 Memorial pools and museum sit in the Financial District. Ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island leave from Battery Park. Little Island and Hudson River Park are along the west side, reachable by subway or a longer walk. The High Line runs from Gansevoort Street to Hudson Yards, where the Vessel stands. Check opening days and security rules before setting out, since access to some sites changes by season.

Food in the area leans Cantonese, Fujianese and Sichuan, with dumpling counters, noodle shops, bakeries and tea shops on Mott Street and the side streets. Dim sum is a morning ritual, roast meats appear at lunch, and late kitchens serve congee and noodles after dark. Two Bridges adds Caribbean and Latin American options, plus small groceries that sell produce and snacks. Expect plain rooms, quick service and lines at popular hours. Many places close one day midweek, so check before crossing town. Vegetarians will find tofu and vegetable dishes, though broths and sauces may use meat.

A day from Hotel 50 Bowery part of JdV by Hyatt

A day from Hotel 50 Bowery part of JdV by Hyatt can start early, before the delivery vans fill Mott Street. Walk to Columbus Park for a quiet circuit, then cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot while the light is still low. Return by subway for lunch in the Two Bridges blocks, then rest through the hottest part of the afternoon. Later, head to the 9/11 Memorial pools, or take the ferry from Battery Park for a view of the harbor. End with a late meal near Mott Street. Check ferry times and museum hours before you go.

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Facilities listed by the supplier

As listed by the booking supplier; a facility not listed here may still exist. Confirm anything important with the property.

• 24 Hour Front Desk
• 24-hour security
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Banquet
• Snack bar
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Breakfast in room
• Buffet
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Entertainment activities
• Express check in
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Garden
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pay per view
• Pets allowed
• Radio
• Refrigerator