Hyatt Union Square New York

Hyatt Union Square New York — New York, United States

Hyatt Union Square New York is a compact, upscale 4-star hotel just south of Union Square in New York, United States.

Address: 134 Fourth Avenue, New York. Property ID: 1224962.

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About Hyatt Union Square New York

• Property type: Hotel
• 4-star hotel
• 134 Fourth Avenue, New York
• City page: Hotels in New York

Axel's take: 7.9/10

It's a strong downtown base, but not a reliably quiet retreat.

• Choose it for: Union Square connections, Village restaurants and helpful staff.
• Skip it if: You need generous room space, bathroom privacy or dependable silence.

Axel's opinion of Hyatt Union Square New York, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · timeout.com · mta.info. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

Location

A practical downtown crossroads for NYU visits and exploring both Villages.

• The block: The entrance is on Fourth Avenue at East 13th Street, just south of Union Square. Xi'an Famous Foods is across the street; shops and restaurants fill the surrounding blocks. Head north across 14th Street for the square, or southwest toward NYU: Washington Square Park is 11 minutes on foot.
• Getting around: Use Union Square's subway hub for Midtown and Brooklyn rather than treating every attraction as a walk. The L runs crosstown, with Broadway and Lexington Avenue lines handling north–south trips. Grand Central is 9 minutes by transit; Times Square is 11. For airport trips with luggage, a taxi is the simpler option, not necessarily the faster one.
• After dark: Restaurants and bars make this a useful base for going out, but Fourth Avenue traffic and sirens can intrude on sleep. It suits evening explorers better than noise-sensitive early sleepers.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 27, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · timeout.com · mta.info.

Best areas in New York for couples

• SoHo & Greenwich Village: 8.6/10 for couples. Cast-iron streets, Village walks and small venues make time between planned outings part of the trip.
• Chelsea & Meatpacking District: 8.3/10 for couples. Galleries, the High Line and late dinners suit shared wandering; Meatpacking brings more weekend noise.
• Central Park South & Columbus Circle: 7.9/10 for couples. Choose park walks and polished surroundings over a doorstep bar scene, accepting weaker value.
• Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards: 7.7/10 for couples. Ninth Avenue dinners and theater evenings pair well; Hudson Yards offers a distinctly different tower-led setting.
• Lower East Side & East Village: 7.7/10 for couples. An excellent match for food-led evenings together, but busy bar streets can disrupt sleep.
• Midtown East & Grand Central: 7.6/10 for couples.
• Lower Manhattan: 7.4/10 for couples.
• Williamsburg, Brooklyn: 7.3/10 for couples.
• Times Square & Theater District: 7.1/10 for couples.
• Herald Square & Penn Station: 7.0/10 for couples.
• Downtown Brooklyn & DUMBO: 6.6/10 for couples.
• Long Island City: 5.5/10 for couples. Where to stay in New York for couples

Hotels around Hyatt Union Square New York

• The Marlton Hotel (Greenwich Village, near Washington Square). Marlton wins when: Traditional Village character, warm service and included breakfast on a short stay. Keep Hyatt Union Square New York when: Keep Hyatt when Union Square access matters more than old-fashioned atmosphere, especially if a lobby busy with non-guests would annoy you.
• The Standard East Village (East Village, by Cooper Square). Standard East Village wins when: An East Village dining itinerary, comfortable beds and a room category with worthwhile views. Keep Hyatt Union Square New York when: Keep Hyatt for Union Square-centered plans; the Standard's compact entry rooms and limited storage do not solve a space concern.

Alternatives for the same trip

• Park Lane New York (Central Park South & Columbus Circle). Park Lane wins when: Generous rooms and category-dependent Central Park views when an uptown itinerary matters more than consistent upkeep. Keep Hyatt Union Square New York when: Hyatt suits NYU and Village plans better, without making Central Park views the reason for choosing the hotel.
• Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Central Park (Central Park South & Columbus Circle). Residence Inn Central Park wins when: Kitchenette studios, included breakfast and skyline views for longer stays focused on the park and theaters. Keep Hyatt Union Square New York when: Hyatt wins for a downtown restaurant-and-neighborhood trip when a kitchenette and breakfast inclusion are not priorities.

Getting around from Hyatt Union Square New York

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

• Penn Station: 13 min by taxi.
• LaGuardia Airport: 26 min by taxi.
• Newark Liberty International Airport: 31 min by taxi.
• John F. Kennedy International Airport: 39 min by taxi.
• Empire State Building: 10 min by transit.
• Times Square: 11 min by transit.
• The High Line: 12 min by transit.
• The Museum of Modern Art: 19 min by transit.
• Brooklyn Bridge: 11 min by transit.
• Grand Central Terminal: 9 min by transit.
• Whitney Museum of American Art: 16 min by transit.
• The Plaza: 18 min by transit.
• 9/11 Memorial & Museum: 15 min by transit.
• Rockefeller Center: 15 min by transit.
• Washington Square Park: 11 min.
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 23 min by transit.

What guests say

• Ratings: 4.2/5 (1,022 reviews).
• Praised: Atmosphere (100% positive); Location (93% positive); Bar or lounge (86% positive).
• Complaints: Accessibility (75% negative); Bathrooms and toiletries (71% negative); Sleep quality (61% negative). Aggregate evidence favors location: 93% positive across 196 mentions. Sleep is the warning: 61% negative across 80 mentions; bathroom and toiletries, 71% negative across 84. No newest-review sample is available.

Good to know

• Destination fee: $30 plus tax per room nightly. Includes lobby coffee, snacks, water refills, loan bicycles subject to availability, digital publications and selected local discounts.
• Valet parking: Paid 24-hour valet parking with in-and-out privileges.
• Arrival and departure: Check-in is 3:00 PM; check-out is 12:00 PM. Early arrival and late departure can incur fees.
• Smoking: Smoking and vaping are prohibited throughout the property, including guest rooms.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · timeout.com · mta.info · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

• Rooms: Comfortable but not uniformly spacious; Tripadvisor reviews describe open bathroom layouts and some worn furnishings. Nespresso machines and sound machines are standard.
• Cleanliness: Expedia's cleanliness score is 9.0/10. The theme evidence is less uniform: 74% positive across 118 cleanliness mentions.
• Service: Front-desk and door staff are recurring strengths across Tripadvisor and Expedia; the service theme is 79% positive across 301 mentions.
• Amenities: A redesigned lobby lounge, on-site dining, room service and a 24-hour gym with Peloton bikes cover the upscale basics.
• Fees and surprises: Hyatt publishes a $30 plus tax nightly destination fee; inclusions include lobby coffee, snacks, water refills and loan bicycles subject to availability. Valet parking costs extra.
• Hotel policies: Deposit: $150 per room per night; Pets: $150 per guest per stay

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