The Wall Street Inn

About The Wall Street Inn

The Wall Street Inn suits travelers who want to sleep among the office towers of the Financial District and walk to the waterfront, the ferries and the 9/11 Memorial. Couples using the hotel as a downtown base, solo travelers in town for meetings, and families who prefer quieter nights than Midtown offers all fit here. Streets are narrow, the crowds thin after the evening commute, and several subway lines sit within a few blocks. Expect a practical downtown base, with the day built around the streets nearby.

The supplier's guest score is 4.3 out of 5 from 549 reviews, a score that reflects largely positive past stays. Rooms are booked through the IMPT app, where prices and availability and availability appear for the dates you choose. Treat the star rating as a broad guide to facilities and the guest score as a summary of past stays rather than a promise.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed by the supplier cover the practical basics: 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, air conditioning, free wifi, a business center, concierge, laundry service, lifts, luggage storage, room service and a fitness center with a gymnasium. Families can ask about family rooms and cots. Couples and business travelers should confirm the room type and bed size before booking, and ask the property directly about the specifics of the room you choose. Late arrivals can check in at the staffed desk at any hour.

The listed facilities suggest a straightforward downtown stay rather than a resort. Air conditioning and free wifi matter in summer and on work trips, and the business center and concierge help with a short stay. Couples can ask about quieter rooms away from the street, and families about space for a cot. Confirm anything you rely on with the property when you book, including the room type, accessibility needs and any detail of the listed services that affects your stay.

The setting

The Wall Street Inn stands at 9 S William St in the Financial District of Downtown Manhattan, where narrow named streets replace the numbered grid further north. Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km). Subway service and walking routes change, so check current maps before setting out.

The immediate setting is the old street pattern of the southern tip of the island: short blocks, offices, and the waterfront a walk away. Ferries leave from Whitehall Terminal at the southern tip of Manhattan, and the ticketed boats to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island leave from Battery Park. Distances above are straight-line figures. Plan subway rides for Midtown sights, and check current service with the transit authority before a late journey home.

Location and neighborhood

Where the island narrows to its southern tip, the Financial District packs banks, courts and the stock exchange into a few blocks of narrow streets, then gives way to Battery Park City, a planned strip of apartment blocks and riverside walkways built on landfill. The two share a waterfront setting and a street pattern that changes from colonial lanes to open esplanades. Landmarks sit close together: the 9/11 Memorial, Trinity Church, the ferry terminal at Whitehall. Skyscrapers block much of the sun at street level, so the harbor front stays brighter and windier than the streets behind it.

On weekday mornings the sidewalks fill with commuters arriving from the subway and the ferries; by evening the same streets empty and the waterfront takes over. Battery Park City stays quieter and greener, with lawn, playgrounds and a continuous esplanade along the Hudson. Weekends shift the balance: office towers go dark, while the memorial plaza, the ferry queues and the harbor paths draw visitors from the rest of the city. Because the district sits at the end of several subway lines, near the ferry terminal and the main rail stations, it works well as a base for short trips, whether a flight lands early or a train arrives late.

Getting there and around

The Wall Street Inn stands at the southern tip of Manhattan: around 13 miles (20.8 km) from the nearest airport, around 3.7 miles (6 km) from the Midtown rail stations and around 3.9 miles (6.3 km) from the heart of Midtown. Road transfers from JFK or Newark are typically 45 to 75 minutes, depending on traffic and connections. The subway runs all night, several lines pass through or end in this district, and the Staten Island Ferry leaves from Whitehall Terminal. Tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstiles. Planned weekend service changes are common, so check with the MTA before a late journey and confirm the airport connection's timetable.

Nearby sights and food

The 9/11 Memorial is a short walk from most addresses here; its two reflecting pools are free to visit, while the museum is ticketed, so an early slot helps. Battery Park is the departure point for ticketed ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, and the free Staten Island Ferry passes the statue on a crossing of about 25 minutes. Walking the Brooklyn Bridge takes you across to Brooklyn; go early or late to avoid the crowds. Little Island and Hudson River Park sit north along the west shore, and the High Line starts at Gansevoort Street, a longer walk or a short subway ride away.

Food here splits between the fast weekday trade and the quieter waterfront. Expect coffee bars and takeaway counters open early for commuters, delis for sandwiches, and food halls where several counters share one seating area. Sit-down places range from Italian and steakhouses to Japanese, Chinese, Indian and Middle Eastern cooking, with seafood near the harbor. Stone Street keeps a cluster of tables outdoors in warm months. Battery Park City has fewer options and more groceries for a picnic on the esplanade. Kitchens close early on weeknights, so a late arrival should eat before the offices empty or look north.

A day from The Wall Street Inn

A day from The Wall Street Inn starts early, before the commuters arrive: walk the memorial plaza and the harbor front at Battery Park while the light is low and the queues are short. Continue north along the Battery Park City esplanade, then cut inland for coffee and a late breakfast. Midday suits a ticketed ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, or the free crossing to Staten Island if time is short. In the afternoon, cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot or ride the subway to the High Line. Eat dinner near Stone Street or the waterfront, then return to The Wall Street Inn along the lit streets.

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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
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathroom
• Business Center
• Carpeted
• Cleaning
• Concierge
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• Family rooms
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Gym
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• iPod dock
• Iron and board
• Jacuzzi
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Non smoking rooms
• Radio
• Refrigerator
• Room Service
• Safe
• Sauna
• Security Features
• Shower
• Sink