WestHouse New York

About WestHouse New York

WestHouse New York suits travelers who want a Midtown base within easy reach of the Theater District, Central Park and the Fifth Avenue museums. Couples on a short city break, business travelers with meetings around Midtown, and families who prefer one address for the week all fit here. The building sits on West 55th Street, a block of hotels and offices between the avenues, with Times Square about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) away in a straight line and Central Park about 0.4 miles (0.7 km). Book through the IMPT app.

WestHouse New York is a five-star hotel, so the fit is a polished Midtown stay rather than a budget stopover. The booking supplier's guest score is 4.1 out of 5 from 1014 reviews, which points to a property that guests rate well without a perfect record. Expect a formal, city-center setting: lobby life, a fitness center, free Wi-Fi and a terrace among the listed facilities. Rooms and total pricing are best confirmed at booking; the IMPT app opens prices and availability.

Rooms and listed facilities

Couples get air conditioning, carpeted rooms and a terrace for a quiet pause. Families can ask about family rooms and cribs when booking. Business travelers have a business center, internet access and free Wi-Fi, and the 24 hour front desk and 24-hour security help anyone arriving late. There is luggage storage, laundry service, parking and pets are allowed. Confirm room type, bed setup and any parking arrangement with the property before you travel.

The setting

WestHouse New York stands at 201 West 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan, on the West Side of the street grid, west of Fifth Avenue and a few blocks south of Central Park. Straight-line distances to the main draws are short: Times Square about 0.5 miles (0.8 km), the Museum of Modern Art about 0.3 miles (0.5 km), Broadway and the Theater District about 0.4 miles (0.7 km), Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street about 0.4 miles (0.7 km). Grand Central Terminal is about 0.8 miles (1.3 km), Penn Station about 1.1 miles (1.8 km).

Location and neighborhood

Midtown's streets are a history lesson you can walk from WestHouse New York. North of 14th Street the Commissioners' Plan of 1811 laid out numbered streets running east to west and avenues running north to south, with Fifth Avenue dividing east and west addresses. Broadway cuts diagonally across that grid, and the blocks around Times Square show the result: long views, odd corners and a theater district that grew where the avenue crossed the grid. Walking here is mostly level and easy to follow. Look at the street signs, note whether the address is east or west, and the neighborhood opens up in a straight line.

The cultural weight of the district sits within a short walk. The Museum of Modern Art is south of Central Park, the Theater District holds about 40 Broadway houses, and Rockefeller Center fills the blocks between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Bryant Park gives the grid a breathing space, with a lawn in the middle of the district. Fifth Avenue from Rockefeller Center up to Central Park South carries the flagship stores, while the Garment District north of 34th Street keeps the working side of the neighborhood in view. Architecture, theater and shopping sit close enough to cover on foot in a single day.

Getting there and around

Midtown sits at the center of the city's transport, which matters when you arrive with luggage. Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station and the Port Authority Bus Terminal are all inside the district, and the subway runs 24 hours a day. Tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstile; the MetroCard is being phased out. Check service changes with the MTA before a late trip. Penn Station is around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) from WestHouse New York, and the district center around 0.5 miles (0.8 km) away. From JFK or Newark Liberty the trip typically takes 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic and connections.

Nearby sights and food

The main sights reward a walking loop rather than a checklist. Start at Bryant Park, walk west through the Theater District to Times Square, then north on Broadway to the edge of Central Park. The Museum of Modern Art and Rockefeller Center are a short detour east. Grand Central Terminal is worth a look for its main concourse, and the observation decks at Rockefeller Center and further south give a view over the grid. Hudson Yards and the Vessel are west of the district; the Intrepid Museum sits at the Hudson River. Check opening days and tickets with each venue.

Eating in Midtown follows the rhythm of the blocks. Near the Theater District, tables fill early before curtains, with Italian, steakhouse, Japanese and Thai kitchens among the choices. The Garment District and the streets around Penn Station lean toward delis, slice shops, noodles and falafel for a quick lunch. Bryant Park and Rockefeller Center have cafes and food halls for a sit-down break, and Fifth Avenue adds bakeries and department-store dining rooms. Reservations help at popular places on show nights. Check opening hours directly; many kitchens close between lunch and dinner.

A day from WestHouse New York

A day from WestHouse New York can start with a walk east to Bryant Park for a coffee and a look at the lawn, then north along Fifth Avenue to the edge of Central Park. Turn west and cross to the Museum of Modern Art for a couple of hours. Lunch near Rockefeller Center, then walk the Theater District and Times Square in the afternoon light. Rest before an evening curtain; shows typically start at 7 or 8 pm, so check the time with the theater. End with a walk back through the lit blocks, which is a free show in the district.

Distances

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
• Buffet
• Business Center
• Carpeted
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Entertainment activities
• Express check in
• Family rooms
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pay per view
• Pets allowed
• Refrigerator
• Safe
• Security Features
• Shower