Hyatt Centric Midtown 5th Avenue New York

About Hyatt Centric Midtown 5th Avenue New York

Hyatt Centric Midtown 5th Avenue New York suits travelers who want the center of Manhattan on the doorstep and a calm base at the end of the day. Couples can walk to the Theater District for an evening curtain and back. Business travelers are a short walk from Grand Central Terminal and the offices around Midtown. Families get a Midtown address with the subway close by in every direction. Late arrivals land at a desk that stays open around the clock.

That supplier guest score is worth reading alongside the star rating: stars describe the category, the score describes how recent guests found the stay. Expect an uncomplicated city hotel built for people who spend the day out and about, with the address doing much of the work.

Rooms and listed facilities

Rooms at Hyatt Centric Midtown 5th Avenue New York come with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a safe, all listed by the supplier. Couples can ask the front desk about room placement when they arrive. Families should confirm whether a crib fits the room they book, since a crib is listed. Business travelers have a business center and internet access on site. Late arrivals find a 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security, with room service and breakfast in room listed for the first morning. Confirm parking, laundry and fee details with the property before arrival.

Facilities listed by the supplier for Hyatt Centric Midtown 5th Avenue New York cover the practical parts of a city stay: elevators, luggage storage, a concierge, a laundry service and a safe. A restaurant, a bar and a snack bar are listed for days when you stay close to the hotel, and a terrace is listed as well. Ask the property which of these are open during your dates, and confirm anything you plan to rely on.

The setting

Hyatt Centric Midtown 5th Avenue New York stands on East 39th Street in Midtown Manhattan, the dense grid of offices, shops and terminals that sits between the Empire State Building and Grand Central. Straight-line distances show how compact the area is: Grand Central Terminal about 0.2 miles (0.4 km), an observation deck about 0.2 miles (0.4 km), Times Square and the Theater District about 0.6 miles (0.9 km), the Museum of Modern Art about 0.7 miles (1.2 km), Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street about 1 mile (1.6 km), and Penn Station about 0.6 miles (1 km).

The setting is a working Midtown block, with the New York Public Library and Bryant Park a few streets north and the Theater District within a walk for an evening show. Streets follow the Commissioners' Plan grid here, so numbered streets run east to west and avenues run north to south, with Fifth Avenue dividing East from West addresses. Evening curtains are typically at 7 or 8 pm, so check the show you plan to see.

Location and neighborhood

Midtown's streets are a history lesson you can walk from Hyatt Centric Midtown 5th Avenue 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 0.2 miles (0.4 km) from Hyatt Centric Midtown 5th Avenue New York, and the district center around 0.6 miles (0.9 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 Hyatt Centric Midtown 5th Avenue New York

A day from Hyatt Centric Midtown 5th Avenue 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
• ATM
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Snack bar
• Bars
• Bathroom
• Breakfast in room
• Business Center
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Public transport
• Radio
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant
• Room Service
• Safe
• Security Features
• Shower
• Smoke detector
• Special diets
• TV