The Washington
8 Albany Street, New York, NY
About The Washington
The Washington suits travelers who want a plain base in Lower Manhattan and a front desk that never closes. Couples can use it for theater evenings and weekend wandering; business travelers have a meeting room and wifi for the working day. Families get lifts, luggage storage and a terrace for downtime. Late arrivals can settle in at any hour. Rooms, rates and availability appear in the IMPT app when you tap the booking button.
This is a 3-star hotel, an official rating that sets a clear expectation: a practical, well-run address rather than a luxury one. The supplier's guest score is 3.8 out of 5 from 2,023 reviews, a score that points to a solid, mid-range stay for most guests. Treat it as a general guide and read recent comments before booking. The Washington sits on Albany Street, in the older street pattern below 14th Street, where named streets replace the numbered grid.
Rooms and listed facilities
Listed facilities include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, free wifi, lifts, luggage storage, a meeting room, a safe, shuttle service, a spa, a terrace and wheelchair access. Couples can lean on the concierge for dinner plans and use the terrace for a quiet evening. Families appreciate lifts and luggage storage on arrival day. Business travelers have the meeting room and wifi for calls. Late arrivals find staff on duty all night. Confirm spa access, shuttle details and accessible room features with the property before booking.
Rooms are booked by room type, and the rate depends on the dates and the length of stay. Ask the property which room type suits your group, whether a sofa bed or extra bedding can be arranged, and what the check-in desk needs on arrival. Look at the room details in the IMPT app, where prices and availability appear, and compare the options before you commit.
The setting
The Washington stands on Albany Street in the Financial District, the wedge of Downtown Manhattan at the island's southern tip. This is one of the city's oldest commercial quarters, where narrow named streets run between towers, arcades and the waterfront. Weekday mornings bring a working crowd; weekends are calmer. The area holds the 9/11 Memorial, the Staten Island Ferry terminal at Whitehall, and ferries to the Statue of Liberty from Battery Park. Several subway lines serve the district, so the rest of Manhattan is easy to reach.
Location and neighborhood
Wall Street gives this district its name, and the neighborhood around it covers the southern tip of Manhattan. Narrow colonial lanes meet towers of glass and stone, and civic buildings from the city's first centuries stand within sight of trading floors. Streets here are older than the grid further north, so blocks bend and names repeat in ways that reward a paper map. On weekdays the sidewalks move fast at lunch and thin out after the closing bell. Weekends are noticeably calmer, with more room on the sidewalk.
West of the financial core, Battery Park City is a planned strip of apartment blocks, lawns and a continuous waterside esplanade along the Hudson. The two areas sit within a short walk of each other, which suits a short work trip: meetings in the towers, then open sky and river air at the end of the day. The Washington sits within this pair of neighborhoods, and the geography is easy to learn. North is uptown, toward Tribeca and the rest of the island; south is the harbor, the ferries and the tip of the island.
Getting there and around
Three airports serve the city. Newark Liberty has its own AirTrain connection to NJ Transit and Amtrak trains into Penn Station. Subway trains run all night; tap a contactless card or phone to pay, and check service changes with the MTA before a late trip.
Nearby sights and food
Most of the signature sights sit within walking distance. The 9/11 Memorial and its two reflecting pools are a short walk north, and the museum beside them is ticketed. Battery Park faces the harbor at the island's tip, where the free Staten Island Ferry leaves from Whitehall Terminal and passes the Statue of Liberty on its way across. Ticketed ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island leave from Battery Park itself. The walk across the Brooklyn Bridge starts a little east, and Little Island and Hudson River Park follow the waterfront to the north.
Eating here splits between the weekday crowd and the evening trade. Around Wall Street, counters and cafeterias fill fast at lunch with office workers, and many close on weekends, so a Sunday dinner needs a plan. Head north into Tribeca for a wider spread: Italian, Japanese, steakhouse, and small places with tasting menus. Battery Park City has a cluster of casual spots near the water, plus groceries for a picnic on the esplanade. Near the old seaport on the East River, cobbled streets hold seafood counters and pubs. Reserve ahead for a table after a conference.
A day from The Washington
A day from The Washington on a work trip fits around meetings. Start early with a walk along the Battery Park City esplanade, where the Hudson catches first light and the harbor opens ahead. Cross into the financial core for a morning of calls, then take lunch late, when the counters on the side streets thin out. In the afternoon, book a slot at the 9/11 Museum or ride the free Staten Island Ferry for a harbor crossing and back. After a final round of email, walk the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset, or head north to Little Island for the evening air. Dinner in Tribeca closes the day.
Distances
Distances are not shown for this stay: its map pin is shared with other listings, so it is not reliable. Confirm the exact address with the property.
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
- ATM
- Bicycle rental
- Concierge
- Double glazed windows
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators
- Luggage storage
- Meeting room
- Multilingual staff
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Spa
- TV
- Terrace
- Wheelchair accessible
The Washington: questions
Where is The Washington located?
The Washington is on Albany Street in the Financial District of Downtown Manhattan, at the southern end of the island. The hotel's pin on third-party maps is shared with other listings, so use the street address when you plan your route and confirm directions with the front desk.
How do you reach The Washington from the airports?
The Washington is in the Financial District, at the southern end of Manhattan. From JFK, the AirTrain links to Jamaica and Howard Beach for subway and rail connections. From Newark Liberty, the AirTrain connects to NJ Transit or Amtrak into Penn Station. From LaGuardia, the free Q70 bus reaches the subway.
Which main station serves The Washington?
The Washington sits in the Financial District, and subway lines serve the district. Grand Central Terminal on 42nd Street at Park Avenue and Penn Station on 34th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues are the main rail hubs for long-distance trains. Check current subway service with the MTA before a journey, since weekend work can change routes.
What sights can you visit while staying at The Washington?
The Washington stands in the Financial District, where the 9/11 Memorial's reflecting pools are free to visit and its museum is ticketed. One World Observatory has decks on floors 100 to 102. The free Staten Island Ferry leaves from Whitehall Terminal and passes the Statue of Liberty. Check opening days before you go.
What facilities are listed at The Washington?
The supplier lists a 24-hour front desk, concierge, free wifi, lifts, luggage storage, a meeting room, a safe, shuttle service, a spa, a terrace and wheelchair access. Confirm details such as spa access, shuttle arrangements and accessible room features directly with The Washington when you book.
Is The Washington a good choice for families?
Families can use the lifts, luggage storage and terrace at The Washington, and the 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals. Wheelchair access is listed. Room layouts and capacity vary, so confirm the setup that fits your group with The Washington before booking, and ask what the property can arrange for children.
What should you know about check-in at The Washington?
Check-in times are set by the property and can differ by rate, so confirm the arrival window with The Washington before you book. The 24-hour front desk covers late arrivals. Ask about luggage storage if you arrive early, and about the documents the property wants at check-in.
How do you get around Manhattan from The Washington?
From The Washington in the Financial District, the subway runs 24 hours a day and reaches the rest of the island. Tap a contactless card or phone to pay; weekly spending is capped after a set number of rides in seven days. Vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street pay a congestion toll. Check route changes with the MTA.