Placemakr Wall Street

About Placemakr Wall Street

Placemakr Wall Street suits travelers who want the Financial District as a base for a straightforward, well-equipped stay. The address on Wall Street sits about 0.6 miles (0.9 km) in a straight line from the 9/11 Memorial, and the Staten Island Ferry leaves from the southern tip of Manhattan nearby, which makes early crossings and downtown meetings easy. Couples on a city break, solo travelers and small families all fit here, and business travelers get a fitness center and a 24 hour front desk.

This is a 4-star hotel in Lower Manhattan where the listed facilities include kitchens and kitchenettes, so a stay can feel closer to a short let than a standard hotel room. The booking supplier gives Placemakr Wall Street a guest score of 4.7 out of 5 from 702 reviews. Treat that score as a starting point and read recent guest comments before you book, since expectations vary between short city breaks and longer stays.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities cover the practical basics. Air conditioning, free wifi and a safe suit business travelers, the 24 hour front desk helps with late arrivals, and lifts, luggage storage and a laundry service make longer stays easier. Families can ask about a cot. Couples may prefer to confirm kitchen or kitchenette equipment before booking, and anyone with mobility needs should check the accessible arrangements directly. Confirm the exact room type, kitchen setup, pet policy and any facility fee with the property when you book.

Rooms at Placemakr Wall Street come with kitchens and kitchenettes among the listed facilities, which changes how a stay works: breakfast and light meals can happen in the room rather than at a counter. Couples on a short break can keep things simple, while families and longer-stay guests gain more flexibility. Ask the property directly about layout, storage and what the kitchen includes so the room matches how you plan to eat and sleep.

The setting

Placemakr Wall Street sits on Wall Street in the Financial District, where named streets replace the grid you find further uptown and the blocks run toward the waterfront. Measured in straight lines, the hotel is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km) from Grand Central Terminal, 3.2 miles (5.2 km) from Penn Station and 3.9 miles (6.2 km) from Times Square, with Central Park about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) away. Subway stations and ferry terminals around the southern tip put the rest of the city within reach; check current service before you travel.

Location and neighborhood

History is the reason to walk this district slowly, and Placemakr Wall Street sits inside that record. The Financial District fills the southern tip of Manhattan, where old named lanes cut across the later grid and tall buildings stand on streets laid out before the Commissioners' Plan. Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial and the waterfront sit within a compact area, so a route on foot can move from colonial churchyards to banking halls to the harbor edge in one morning. Look up at the stone fronts, then down at the street lines. The past is not set apart here; it is part of the working day.

Battery Park City adds a quieter layer beside the water, with lawns, esplanades and public art set against the harbor. The two areas meet at the Battery, where ferries leave for Staten Island and for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Walking south from Placemakr Wall Street brings the memorial pools and the museum into the same day as the waterfront. Culture here is not only indoors: the memorial, the ferry terminal and the bridges frame views that explain the port city. Check opening hours with the museum and ferry times with the operator before setting out, since both can change by season.

Getting there and around

The subway runs 24 hours a day, so reaching the district without a car is straightforward. Tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstile; weekly spending is capped after a set number of rides, and the MetroCard is being phased out. Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station are around 3.7 miles (5.9 km) away, while Times Square lies around 3.9 miles (6.2 km) north. The airports are around 13 miles (20.5 km) by road, with AirTrain and rail links from JFK and Newark. Check current service changes with the transit authority before a late trip. Vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street pay a congestion toll; check the rules with the city if driving.

Nearby sights and food

Start with the 9/11 Memorial, where the two reflecting pools are open to visit and the museum is ticketed. The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are reached by ticketed ferries from Battery Park, while the Staten Island Ferry leaves from Whitehall Terminal and passes the statue; the crossing takes about 25 minutes. Walking the Brooklyn Bridge gives a view back to the district and the harbor. Little Island and Hudson River Park continue the waterfront walk north, and the High Line begins at Gansevoort Street. Check ferry schedules with the operator and museum opening days with the museum before you go.

Food in the district runs from quick weekday counters to seated dining rooms near the waterfront. Expect coffee shops, delis and bakeries for breakfast, with food halls and markets for a flexible lunch. The evening crowd fills steakhouses, seafood rooms and Italian restaurants, while Battery Park City has quieter cafes and family-friendly places. Little Italy and Chinatown are a walk north for dumplings, noodles and pastries. Reserve ahead for dinner on weeknights, when offices empty and theatergoers pass through.

A day from Placemakr Wall Street

A day from Placemakr Wall Street can begin early at the 9/11 Memorial, before the pools draw a crowd. Walk north through the financial streets to the churchyard at Trinity Church and on to Federal Hall, then take a coffee break near the waterfront. After lunch, cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot for the view back to the skyline, or ride the Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall Terminal for a harbor crossing. Return for the Battery and Hudson River Park as the light softens. Check museum opening days with the museum and ferry times with the operator, then end with dinner in Chinatown or near the harbor.

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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
• Bars
• Bathroom
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Crib
• Desk
• Express check in
• Fan
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Game room
• Hairdryer
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Kitchen
• Kitchenette
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Microwave
• Non smoking rooms
• Oven
• Pets allowed
• Picnic area
• Pool bar
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant
• Safe
• Shower
• Smoke detector
• TV
• Table tennis
• Terrace
• Toiletries
• Towels