Washington Square Hotel

About Washington Square Hotel

Washington Square Hotel suits travelers who want to base a Manhattan trip in Greenwich Village rather than Midtown. The address on Waverly Place puts Washington Square Park and the surrounding streets within a short walk, so evenings end close to home. Couples, solo travelers and small families who prefer a low-key building to a large tower will find the pace comfortable. The 3-star rating signals a straightforward, well-kept property, and downtown sights sit closer than the Midtown grid. Anyone mixing sightseeing with work appointments in the Financial District or the Union Square area has a practical center point.

Washington Square Hotel is a 3-star hotel in Greenwich Village, Downtown Manhattan, and the booking supplier gives it a guest score of 4.4 out of 5 from 940 reviews. That score reflects guests' own assessments rather than a tourism board award. Expect a mid-range, residential-feeling stay rather than a full-service luxury operation. The building works well for a few nights of city visiting, a theater weekend, or a work trip that keeps you downtown. Bookings open with prices and availability in the IMPT app, and the total price with taxes and fees is worth checking before you commit.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed by the supplier cover the practical parts of a city stay. Air conditioning and free wifi appear on the list, along with a business center and internet access for work. A fitness center and gymnasium appear, along with a bar and a concierge who can help with plans. Couples may want to confirm bed type and room position; families should ask about a cot, which is listed. Late arrivals can rely on the 24 hour front desk, and luggage storage and a safe are listed. Confirm room details with Washington Square Hotel.

Rooms are listed as carpeted, with lifts serving the floors and 24 hour security on site. For a business traveler, the business center and internet access cover the working basics, while the fitness center and gymnasium give an indoor option after a day of walking. Couples often ask for a higher floor, and families should check how a cot fits the room. Laundry service is listed for longer stays. Ask Washington Square Hotel what your rate includes before arrival.

The setting

Washington Square Hotel stands at 103 Waverly Place in Greenwich Village, Downtown Manhattan, on a street where the numbered grid gives way to older named blocks. The straight-line distances show how much sits within reach: about 1.3 miles (2.1 km) to Penn Station, about 1.8 miles (2.9 km) to Grand Central Terminal, about 1.9 miles (3.1 km) to Times Square and about 2.6 miles (4.2 km) to Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street. The 9/11 Memorial is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away and observation decks about 1.8 miles (2.9 km). Walking times differ with traffic and route.

Location and neighborhood

Greenwich Village spreads across the west side of Lower Manhattan, with Washington Square Park at its center and the streets growing quieter as you move toward the Hudson River. Families tend to like the scale: low buildings, short blocks, plenty of trees, and foot traffic rather than fast traffic on the smaller lanes. Washington Square Park has a playground, a fountain and open lawns, and it fills with students, dog walkers and children through the afternoon. New York University buildings are woven into the neighborhood, so the streets have a steady, everyday rhythm rather than a tourist-only feel.

The old streets around MacDougal Street and Bleecker Street are the ones worth walking slowly with children: narrow, irregular, and lined with brownstones, small storefronts and basement music rooms that open in the evening. Below 14th Street the grid gives way to named streets, so a map helps. Sidewalks here are generally wide enough for a stroller, though some corners have no curb ramps. Evenings bring jazz from a few doorways, and the crowds stay modest on weeknights. For a break, the small parks and churchyards off the main lanes give children room to run without crossing a road.

Getting there and around

Greenwich Village sits between several subway corridors, so most trips start with a short walk to a station rather than a car. From Washington Square Hotel, the area center is around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away, and the main rail stations are around 1.8 miles (2.9 km). The airports sit further out: John F. Kennedy and Newark Liberty are around 13 miles (21.2 km). Tap a contactless card or phone on the turnstiles; the subway runs all day and night, and elevators are limited, so plan stroller routes in advance. Buses cross the neighborhood on the larger avenues. Check subway service changes with the transit authority before a late trip.

Nearby sights and food

Washington Square Park is the neighborhood anchor and the easiest outing with children: open lawns, a fountain, a playground and paths that loop without leaving the park. New York University's surrounding buildings frame the square. From Washington Square Hotel, it is the natural first stop. East of the park, the streets toward Broadway hold small galleries and bookshops. For bigger sights, Little Island and Hudson River Park are a straightforward walk west, The High Line runs north along the West Side, and the Brooklyn Bridge is reachable by subway. The 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Hudson Yards and the observation decks sit further south and west, all within a short trip.

Eating with children around Washington Square Hotel is easy. Pizzerias, burger counters and taquerias cluster along the main lanes, and most offer takeout for a park picnic. Bakeries sell pastries in the morning, delis assemble sandwiches to order, and a few old-school Italian places serve pasta in generous portions. For a quieter table, look at the side streets toward the Hudson, where small restaurants with a handful of tables tend to be calmer early in the evening. Reserve ahead on weekend nights; the popular rooms fill quickly, and a short wait is normal.

A day from Washington Square Hotel

A day from Washington Square Hotel can start with breakfast nearby, then a walk to Washington Square Park while the playground is still quiet. Let the children lead through the paths, then head west toward Hudson River Park and Little Island for open space and water views. Lunch from a pizzeria or taqueria, eaten outdoors if the weather holds. In the afternoon, walk a stretch of The High Line, which is flat and easy with a stroller, or take the subway to the Brooklyn Bridge for a crossing on foot. Return to the Village for an early dinner; jazz rooms open later, and an early night keeps the pace manageable.

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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
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Business Center
• Carpeted
• Cleaning
• Concierge
• Crib
• Desk
• Express check in
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Gym
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• iPod dock
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Non smoking rooms
• Radio
• Safe
• Security Features
• Shower
• Slippers
• Smoke detector
• TV
• Telephone
• Toiletries
• Towels
• WC
• Wake-Up service