Flatiron Hotel

About Flatiron Hotel

Flatiron Hotel suits travelers who want a central Manhattan base without the scale of a large full-service tower. The address on West 26th Street puts you in the Flatiron and Union Square area, with Penn Station about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) away in a straight line, so arrivals by train are simple. Couples get a listed restaurant and bar on site. Business travelers value the business center and the short ride to Midtown offices. Families should ask the property which room setups fit four people.

The hotel is rated three stars, which in Manhattan usually means a comfortable, compact base with the essentials handled and fewer extras than a four-star property. The booking supplier gives Flatiron Hotel a guest score of 3.9 out of 5 from 689 reviews, a solid mid-range result. Expect a straightforward city stay: a place to sleep well, eat, work and step out into the neighborhood.

Rooms and listed facilities

The supplier lists air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a restaurant, bars, a business center, banquet space, elevators and a safe. Couples get a restaurant and bar without leaving the building. Business travelers can use the business center and the Wi-Fi for a morning of work. Families should confirm bed arrangements and whether a safe is in the room or at the desk. Late arrivals should check reception hours and the latest check-in time directly with the property before booking, and confirm restaurant hours and any facility fee when you reserve.

Ask the property about the details that a supplier listing cannot settle: how many beds a room holds, whether windows face the street or a courtyard, and how the elevators serve the floors. Travelers arriving after a long flight should confirm that someone is at the desk when they land. The total price with taxes and fees is shown when you search in the IMPT app, so compare the full figure rather than the room rate alone.

The setting

Flatiron Hotel stands at 9 West 26th Street, a side street in Midtown South, in the Flatiron and Union Square area of Manhattan. Straight-line distances give the scale of the neighborhood: Penn Station about 0.5 miles (0.8 km), Grand Central Terminal about 0.9 miles (1.4 km), the High Line about 0.9 miles (1.4 km), Times Square about 1 mile (1.6 km), Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street about 1.7 miles (2.7 km). The 9/11 Memorial is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km) south. Subway service changes often, so check the current map before you travel.

This is a working Midtown block rather than a tourist strip, which keeps evenings calmer than the Theater District while leaving the grid close at hand. Numbered streets run east to west and avenues run north to south, with Fifth Avenue dividing East from West addresses, so a short walk north takes you toward 34th Street and Penn Station. Broadway cuts diagonally across the grid and is easy to follow as a landmark when you lose your bearings.

Location and neighborhood

Culture and history sit close together in Midtown South, Flatiron and Union Square, and walking is the clearest way to read them. The area runs from Union Square at 14th Street north to the blocks around Penn Station, taking in the Flatiron Building, Madison Square Park, NoMad, Koreatown and the hotel streets of Midtown South. North of 14th Street the Commissioners' Plan grid applies: numbered streets run east to west, avenues north to south, and Fifth Avenue divides East from West. Broadway cuts across the grid on a diagonal. From Flatiron Hotel, these patterns are easy to trace on foot, and the older street plan begins just south of 14th Street.

The district's cultural layer is not confined to museums. Union Square has long served as a public gathering place, and Madison Square Park provides a green pause between office blocks and landmark buildings. The Flatiron Building marks the triangle where Fifth Avenue and Broadway meet, a piece of civic geometry that rewards a slow look from the sidewalk. Koreatown adds a distinct commercial and culinary character. Grand Central Terminal lies within easy reach for anyone interested in the city's rail history and public architecture. Check opening hours with the venue before visiting specific interiors, since access can vary.

Getting there and around

From Flatiron Hotel, the airport is around 13 miles (21.2 km) away, Penn Station is around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away, and the district center is around 1 mile (1.6 km) away. The subway runs all day and night, and contactless tap-to-pay works at the turnstiles. OMNY caps weekly spending after a set number of rides. Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station are the main rail points for onward trips, while the airports connect by train and bus. For short hops, walking is often quicker than riding, especially across the grid. Check current service changes with the transit authority before setting out.

Nearby sights and food

The High Line, an elevated park on a former freight rail line, runs from Gansevoort Street to West 34th Street at Hudson Yards. Hudson River Park and Little Island extend the waterfront walk. Observation decks give a high view of the grid, and Grand Central Terminal is a short trip east for its architecture and rail history. Broadway's theaters cluster around Times Square, where evening curtains are usually at 7 or 8 pm; check the curtain time with the theater. The Vessel at Hudson Yards is a landmark structure in the same western cluster. Check opening days and ticketing with the venue before visiting interiors or decks.

Eating in the district covers a wide range of cuisines and formats. Koreatown concentrates Korean barbecue, noodle soups, bakeries and late-night casual places. Around Union Square and Flatiron, lunch counters, coffee bars, delis and sit-down rooms serve Italian, Japanese, Mexican and American cooking. NoMad adds hotel dining rooms and modern bistros, while the streets near Penn Station lean toward quick meals for commuters. A farmers market at Union Square is worth checking on market days; confirm the schedule with the market before going. Reservations help at dinner, especially on weekends and during theater evenings.

A day from Flatiron Hotel

A day from Flatiron Hotel can begin with a walk north through the grid to Madison Square Park, then a slow look at the Flatiron Building from the sidewalk. Continue to Koreatown for a casual lunch, choosing by cuisine rather than by sign. In the afternoon, walk west toward the High Line and Hudson River Park, or take the subway to Grand Central Terminal for its architecture. Return through Union Square as the light fades. In the evening, check a Broadway curtain time or choose a neighborhood restaurant. Confirm opening hours and transit service with the venue and the transit authority before setting out, since both can change.

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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.

• Air conditioning
• Banquet
• Bars
• Business Center
• Elevators
• Restaurant
• Safe
• TV
• Wi-Fi