Hudson Yards Hotel

New York

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Axel’s take

The address works better than the hotel’s consistency.

Choose it for
West-side access, potentially generous rooms and a straightforward private-room base.
Skip it if
You need dependable Wi-Fi, consistent housekeeping or reliable temperature control.
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Axel’s rating: 6.1/10 · a basic 2-star hotel in western Hell’s Kitchen

Hudson Yards Hotel is a basic 2-star stay, not the luxury experience its website suggests. Its strongest argument is the address: convenient for Javits, with Times Square within walking reach. Expedia guests praise helpful staff, comfortable beds and room sizes that can feel generous for Manhattan. Booking.com’s 6.8 overall rating, however, points to a mixed experience rather than an overlooked bargain.

The weaknesses concern essentials, not decorative polish. Tripadvisor accounts repeatedly describe sparse bathroom supplies, unreliable internet and uneven maintenance; complaints about deposit returns also recur. The review evidence adds substantial dissatisfaction with climate control and sleep. We’d consider it for a short west-side visit when room space matters, but choose a more consistent alternative for work, light sleeping or a low-friction stay.

Rooms
Room size earns praise on Expedia, but updating and maintenance remain weaknesses.
Cleanliness
Mixed rather than uniformly poor: 52% of 43 cleanliness mentions are negative, while Booking.com rates cleanliness 7.3/10.
Service
Friendly face-to-face service contrasts with repeated Tripadvisor complaints about unanswered messages and deposit follow-up.
Amenities
The hotel advertises free Wi-Fi and private bathrooms; Booking.com also lists a gym, garden and elevator. Guest accounts make reliable internet a concern.
Fees and surprises
A $100 refundable credit-card damage deposit is listed. Booking.com states reimbursement within 7 days, subject to inspection; Tripadvisor contains repeated reports of longer waits.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · mta.info · epa.gov. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

510 W 42nd St, New York

The entrance is on the south side of West 42nd Street, between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, with residential buildings alongside. Use the avenue crosswalks for crossings. Times Square is 14 minutes on foot; the High Line is 15 minutes. This is western Hell’s Kitchen, not a doorstep location for the Hudson Yards mall.

What guests say

  • 2.8/5264 reviews

Amenities

The hotel advertises free Wi-Fi and private bathrooms; Booking.com also lists a gym, garden and elevator. Guest accounts make reliable internet a concern.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Game room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Good to know

Damage deposit
$100 collected by credit card on arrival. Booking.com states reimbursement within 7 days after checkout, subject to room inspection.
Check-in and checkout
Check-in starts at 4:00 PM; checkout is 11:00 AM.
Minimum check-in age
The lead guest must be at least 18.
Payment
Cash is not accepted; a photo ID and credit card are required at check-in.

Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · mta.info · epa.gov · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Pets: $150 per room per stay
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Hudson Yards Hotel — New York, United States

Hudson Yards Hotel is a basic 2-star hotel in western Hell’s Kitchen in New York, United States.

Address: 510 W 42nd St, New York. Property ID: 4387026.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/new-york/hudson-yards-hotel-4387026

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About Hudson Yards Hotel

Axel's take: 6.1/10

The address works better than the hotel’s consistency.

  • Choose it for: West-side access, potentially generous rooms and a straightforward private-room base.
  • Skip it if: You need dependable Wi-Fi, consistent housekeeping or reliable temperature control.

Axel's opinion of Hudson Yards Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · mta.info · epa.gov. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Superior Quadruple room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

ADA Double room (full double bed)

Backyard Double room (full double bed)

The Manhattan Double Suite (full double bed)

2 bedrooms Suite

Location

A practical western Midtown base for Javits, theaters and riverfront visits.

  • The block: The entrance is on the south side of West 42nd Street, between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, with residential buildings alongside. Use the avenue crosswalks for crossings. Times Square is 14 minutes on foot; the High Line is 15 minutes. This is western Hell’s Kitchen, not a doorstep location for the Hudson Yards mall.
  • Getting around: Walk east toward Port Authority for the subway, or use the M42 crosstown bus along 42nd Street. For JFK, the E train connects Port Authority with the AirTrain interchange at Jamaica. Beyond Midtown, transit makes more sense than treating this as an all-walking base. Taxis are the simpler luggage option.
  • After dark: You’re outside the Times Square crowds, but not guaranteed quiet: street noise appears in guest reports. This suits evenings out better than travelers who need dependable silence.

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

Best areas in New York for LGBTQ+ travelers

  • Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards: 9.2/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers. Hell’s Kitchen’s gay-bar streets and Ninth Avenue restaurants lead; Hudson Yards is not the same nightlife proposition.
  • Chelsea & Meatpacking District: 8.3/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers. Chelsea combines a strong LGBTQ+ fit with galleries, residential streets and nearby Meatpacking nightlife.
  • SoHo & Greenwich Village: 8.2/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers. Christopher Street and Stonewall put LGBTQ+ history within everyday Village walks, alongside bars and small venues.
  • Times Square & Theater District: 8.0/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers. Broadway and nearby Hell’s Kitchen make a convenient theater-and-nightlife base, with crowds as the trade-off.
  • Lower East Side & East Village: 7.8/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers. A strong option for food, bars and small venues, provided late-night noise suits your sleeping habits.
  • Herald Square & Penn Station: 7.3/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers.
  • Williamsburg, Brooklyn: 7.2/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers.
  • Midtown East & Grand Central: 6.8/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers.
  • Central Park South & Columbus Circle: 6.5/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers.
  • Downtown Brooklyn & DUMBO: 6.4/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers.
  • Lower Manhattan: 6.1/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers.
  • Long Island City: 5.5/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers. Where to stay in New York for LGBTQ+ travelers

Hotels around Hudson Yards Hotel

  • YOTEL New York Times Square (Tenth Avenue at West 42nd Street). YOTEL wins when: A compact-room stay with a stronger overall record, especially when traveling light. Keep Hudson Yards Hotel when: Keep Hudson Yards Hotel when room space matters more than consistency; YOTEL’s tight layout and limited bathroom privacy are real compromises.
  • Pod Times Square (West 42nd Street near Ninth Avenue). Pod Times Square wins when: A cleaner, more dependable sleeping base when you can manage a very small room. Keep Hudson Yards Hotel when: Keep Hudson Yards Hotel for more room to spread out; Pod’s tiny bathrooms and limited luggage space require discipline.

Alternatives for the same trip

  • LIC Hotel (Long Island City). LIC Hotel wins when: Clean private rooms, included breakfast and Court Square access, accepting basic facilities and uneven soundproofing. Keep Hudson Yards Hotel when: Hudson Yards Hotel keeps Javits and western Midtown visits on foot rather than across the river.
  • Chelsea Inn (Chelsea & Meatpacking District). Chelsea Inn wins when: A downtown-focused trip when stairs, variable noise and a room that may share a bathroom are acceptable. Keep Hudson Yards Hotel when: Hudson Yards Hotel offers private bathrooms, an elevator and a more useful base for Javits.

Getting around from Hudson Yards Hotel

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

  • 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal: 9 min.
  • Penn Station: 10 min by taxi.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport: 25 min by taxi.
  • LaGuardia Airport: 31 min by taxi.
  • Times Square: 14 min.
  • The Museum of Modern Art: 25 min by transit.
  • Empire State Building: 18 min by transit.
  • The High Line: 15 min.
  • The Plaza: 25 min by transit.
  • Grand Central Terminal: 16 min by transit.
  • Rockefeller Center: 18 min by transit.
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 40 min by transit.
  • Central Park: 16 min by transit.
  • American Museum of Natural History: 23 min by transit.
  • Top of The Rock: 22 min by transit.
  • Intrepid Museum: 11 min.

What guests say

  • Ratings: 2.8/5 (264 reviews).
  • Praised: Location (81% positive); Cleanliness (48% positive); Service (47% positive).
  • Complaints: Air conditioning (90% negative); Room amenities (80% negative); Bathrooms and toiletries (76% negative). The aggregate is sharply split: 103 of 264 ratings are 1-star and 82 are 5-star. Location leads; bathroom supplies, sleep and climate control draw repeated complaints.

Good to know

  • Damage deposit: $100 collected by credit card on arrival. Booking.com states reimbursement within 7 days after checkout, subject to room inspection.
  • Check-in and checkout: Check-in starts at 4:00 PM; checkout is 11:00 AM.
  • Minimum check-in age: The lead guest must be at least 18.
  • Payment: Cash is not accepted; a photo ID and credit card are required at check-in.

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

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: Room size earns praise on Expedia, but updating and maintenance remain weaknesses.
  • Cleanliness: Mixed rather than uniformly poor: 52% of 43 cleanliness mentions are negative, while Booking.com rates cleanliness 7.3/10.
  • Service: Friendly face-to-face service contrasts with repeated Tripadvisor complaints about unanswered messages and deposit follow-up.
  • Amenities: The hotel advertises free Wi-Fi and private bathrooms; Booking.com also lists a gym, garden and elevator. Guest accounts make reliable internet a concern.
  • Fees and surprises: A $100 refundable credit-card damage deposit is listed. Booking.com states reimbursement within 7 days, subject to inspection; Tripadvisor contains repeated reports of longer waits.
  • Hotel policies: Pets: $150 per room per stay

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