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Manhattan hotels with a bathtub, New Year’s Eve, Dec 30 to Jan 2

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 3 nights, Wednesday to Saturday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 7 of the 24 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here has a bathtub in at least some rooms, by Google’s listing or our research; ask for a tub room when you book. Manhattan here means the neighborhoods with real hotel choice, from the Financial District to Central Park South.

Central Park South and Columbus Circle: choose park access and polished surroundings over downtown nightlife. Times Square and Theater District: stay for Broadway and convenience, not peace or neighborhood charm. Lower East Side and East Village: stay for food and late nights; choose elsewhere for reliable sleep. Herald Square and Penn Station: the practical choice for train arrivals, arena nights and full sightseeing days.

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Manhattan hotels with a bathtub, New Year’s Eve, Dec 30 to Jan 2

Every hotel here has a bathtub in at least some rooms, by Google’s listing or our research; ask for a tub room when you book. Manhattan here means the neighborhoods with real hotel choice, from the Financial District to Central Park South.

Compound search: hotels with a bathtub, located in Manhattan (the island); check-in 2026-12-30, check-out 2027-01-02, 3 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Central Park South & Columbus Circle; Times Square & Theater District; Lower East Side & East Village; Herald Square & Penn Station. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-30 to 2027-01-02; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (7 of 24 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Central Park South & Columbus Circle: Choose park access and polished surroundings over downtown nightlife. Typical $683 a night. Subway: A/B/C/D/1 serve Columbus Circle, with N/Q/R/W nearby along 57th–59th Streets.
  • Times Square & Theater District: Stay for Broadway and convenience, not peace or neighborhood charm. Typical $472 a night. Subway: 1/2/3/7/N/Q/R/W/S at Times Square and A/C/E at Eighth Avenue.
  • Lower East Side & East Village: Stay for food and late nights; choose elsewhere for reliable sleep. Typical $548 a night. Subway: F/M/J/Z serve Delancey–Essex, F serves Second Avenue, and 6 or L suit parts of the East Village.
  • Herald Square & Penn Station: The practical choice for train arrivals, arena nights and full sightseeing days. Typical $542 a night. Subway: Penn has 1/2/3/A/C/E.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Wyndham Garden Chinatown — 4-star, Wyndham

2. Holiday Inn New York City - Wall Street by IHG — 3-star, Holiday Inn

3. Empire Hotel — 4-star, Amsterdam Hospitality Group

4. Ace Hotel New York — 4-star, Ace Hotels

5. PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel — 4-star, independent

6. The Belvedere Hotel — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (18)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for New Year’s Eve, Dec 30 to Jan 2
  1. Wyndham Garden Chinatown, Lower East Side & East Village
    #1 of 6 · Lower East Side & East Village

    Wyndham Garden Chinatown

    4-star · Wyndham

    $402a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    A cheaper Chinatown base with comfortable beds and breakfast for two. You accept dated furnishings, extra-occupant charges and restricted rooftop access. 15 minutes' walk to SoHo.

    $67/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $741 vs $874 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,206 all in for 3 nights, of which $90 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Holiday Inn New York City - Wall Street by IHG, Lower Manhattan
    #2 of 6 · Lower Manhattan

    Holiday Inn New York City - Wall Street by IHG

    3-star · Holiday Inn

    $429a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    A cheaper downtown sleeping base close to Fulton Street connections. You accept very small rooms, dated finishes and uneven upkeep. Eight minutes' walk to the 9/11 Memorial.

    $201/night less than Expedia (32%)

    Axel $864 vs $1,265 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,286 all in for 3 nights, of which $52 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Empire Hotel, Central Park South & Columbus Circle
    #3 of 6 · Central Park South & Columbus Circle

    Empire Hotel

    4-star · Amsterdam Hospitality Group

    $467a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    A cheaper base directly opposite Lincoln Center for performance-focused stays. You accept dated rooms, small bathrooms and street or neighboring-room noise. Six minutes' walk to Central Park, 25 minutes' walk to Times Square.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,402 all in for 3 nights, of which $69 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Ace Hotel New York, Herald Square & Penn Station
    #4 of 6 · Herald Square & Penn Station

    Ace Hotel New York

    4-star · Ace Hotels

    $534a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    A cheaper NoMad base with a characterful social lobby and helpful staff. You accept dim, worn rooms, variable noise and reported restaurant construction. Six minutes' walk to the Empire State Building, 20 minutes' walk to Grand Central.

    $271/night less than Expedia (33%)

    Axel $1,104 vs $1,646 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,603 all in for 3 nights, of which $144 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel, Lower East Side & East Village
    #5 of 6 · Lower East Side & East Village

    PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

    4-star · Independent

    $560a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    Design-led shared spaces and rooftop nightlife for a social downtown stay. You accept club bass, room-to-room noise and compact entry rooms. Ten minutes' walk to SoHo.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,681 all in for 3 nights, of which $155 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. The Belvedere Hotel, Times Square & Theater District
    #6 of 6 · Times Square & Theater District

    The Belvedere Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $599a night · Dec 30 to Jan 2

    Roomy Broadway accommodation with kitchenettes for less than most nearby picks. You accept dated interiors, uneven maintenance and small elevators with queues. Nine minutes' walk to Times Square, 15 minutes' walk to Central Park.

    $266/night less than Expedia (34%)

    Axel $1,014 vs $1,546 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,798 all in for 3 nights, of which $69 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

7 of 24 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. The Belvedere Hotel · Times Square · 3-star$266/night less than Expedia (34%)

    Axel $1,014 vs $1,546 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2

  2. 2. Ace Hotel New York · Herald Square · 4-star$271/night less than Expedia (33%)

    Axel $1,104 vs $1,646 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2

  3. 3. Holiday Inn New York City - Wall Street by IHG · Lower Manhattan · 3-star$201/night less than Expedia (32%)

    Axel $864 vs $1,265 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2

  4. 4. M Social Hotel New York Downtown · Lower Manhattan · 4-star$144/night less than Expedia (29%)

    Axel $708 vs $996 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2

  5. 5. Hotel St. James · Times Square · 3-star$36/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $312 vs $384 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2

  6. 6. Wyndham Garden Chinatown · Lower East Side · 4-star$67/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $741 vs $874 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2

  7. 7. The High Line Hotel · Chelsea · 4-star$77/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $1,053 vs $1,207 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

18 more
  1. 1. M Social Hotel New York Downtown · Lower Manhattan · 4-star$144/night less than Expedia (29%)$626Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  2. 2. The High Line Hotel · Chelsea · 4-star$77/night less than Expedia (13%)$644Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  3. 3. Park Lane New York · Central Park South · 5-star$648Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  4. 4. New York Hilton Midtown · Times Square · 4-star$670Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  5. 5. The Standard East Village · Lower East Side · 4-star$681Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  6. 6. The New Yorker Hotel by Lotte Hotels · Herald Square · 4-star$748Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  7. 7. Conrad New York downtown · Lower Manhattan · 5-star$761Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  8. 8. Hotel St. James · Times Square · 3-star$36/night less than Expedia (19%)$774Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  9. 9. Thompson Central Park New York, by Hyatt · Central Park South · 4-star$778Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  10. 10. ModernHaus SoHo · SoHo · 4-star$798Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  11. 11. Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Central Park · Central Park South · 3-star$850Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  12. 12. LUMA Hotel Times Square · Herald Square · 4-star$913Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  13. 13. The Ned NoMad · Herald Square · 5-star$971Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  14. 14. Nine Orchard · Lower East Side · 5-star$1,004Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  15. 15. The Sherry Netherland · Central Park South · 4-star$1,089Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  16. 16. Pendry Manhattan West · Hell's Kitchen · 5-star$1,353Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  17. 17. Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square · Times Square · 4-star$2,049Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
  18. 18. Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York · Times Square · 5-star$2,221Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
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