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Manhattan hotels with a spa, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, 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 1 of the 10 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here has a spa or a hot tub, by Google’s listing. 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. Midtown East and Grand Central: the easiest all-round base without sleeping in Times Square. Herald Square and Penn Station: the practical choice for train arrivals, arena nights and full sightseeing days. SoHo and Greenwich Village: our pick for couples who want New York outside the sightseeing checklist.

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Manhattan hotels with a spa, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Every hotel here has a spa or a hot tub, by Google’s listing. Manhattan here means the neighborhoods with real hotel choice, from the Financial District to Central Park South.

Compound search: hotels with a spa or a hot tub, located in Manhattan (the island); check-in 2026-12-11, check-out 2026-12-13, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Central Park South & Columbus Circle; Midtown East & Grand Central; Herald Square & Penn Station; SoHo & Greenwich Village. 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 2026-12-11 to 2026-12-13; 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 (1 of 10 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.
  • Midtown East & Grand Central: The easiest all-round base without sleeping in Times Square. Typical $493 a night. Subway: Grand Central has 4/5/6/7/S and LIRR.
  • 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.
  • SoHo & Greenwich Village: Our pick for couples who want New York outside the sightseeing checklist. Typical $685 a night. Subway: West 4th Street has A/B/C/D/E/F/M.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Hyatt Centric Wall Street New York — 4-star, Andaz

2. The Dominick — 5-star, independent

3. The Ned NoMad — 5-star, independent

4. LUMA Hotel Times Square — 4-star, independent

5. Lotte New York Palace — 4-star, Lotte

6. Thompson Central Park New York, by Hyatt — 4-star, Hyatt

More hotels in the area (4)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 11 to 13, 2026
  1. Hyatt Centric Wall Street New York, Lower Manhattan
    #1 of 6 · Lower Manhattan

    Hyatt Centric Wall Street New York

    4-star · Andaz

    $702a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Spacious loft-style rooms for travelers prioritizing downtown room space. You accept uneven upkeep, mixed breakfast feedback and limited bathroom privacy. 15 minutes' walk to the 9/11 Memorial.

    $36/night less than Expedia (10%)

    Axel $635 vs $708 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $1,403 all in for 2 nights, of which $84 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. The Dominick, SoHo & Greenwich Village
    #2 of 6 · SoHo & Greenwich Village

    The Dominick

    5-star · Independent

    $1,100a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Generous downtown room space and skyline views, especially useful for families. You accept elevator waits, some worn furnishings and a seasonal pool. Nine minutes' walk to SoHo.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $2,200 all in for 2 nights, of which $112 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 25, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. The Ned NoMad, Herald Square & Penn Station
    #3 of 6 · Herald Square & Penn Station

    The Ned NoMad

    5-star · Independent

    $1,147a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Distinctive vintage-inspired luxury and comfortable beds for dining-and-cocktail-focused stays. You accept dark interiors, snug entry rooms and uncertain club access. Eight minutes' walk to the Empire State Building, 20 minutes' walk to Grand Central.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $2,293 all in for 2 nights, of which $98 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. LUMA Hotel Times Square, Herald Square & Penn Station
    #4 of 6 · Herald Square & Penn Station

    LUMA Hotel Times Square

    4-star · Independent

    $1,308a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Surprisingly quiet Midtown nights backed by strong cleanliness and helpful service. You accept compact rooms, limited storage and no on-site gym. Six minutes' walk to Times Square, ten minutes' walk to the Empire State Building.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $2,617 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Lotte New York Palace, Midtown East & Grand Central
    #5 of 6 · Midtown East & Grand Central

    Lotte New York Palace

    4-star · Lotte

    $1,496a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Spacious Midtown rooms and historic interiors opposite St. Patrick's Cathedral. You accept dated standard rooms, check-in delays and uneven service. Ten minutes' walk to Grand Central, 15 minutes' walk to Times Square.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $2,992 all in for 2 nights, of which $68 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Thompson Central Park New York, by Hyatt, Central Park South & Columbus Circle
    #6 of 6 · Central Park South & Columbus Circle

    Thompson Central Park New York, by Hyatt

    4-star · Hyatt

    $1,652a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Stylish Midtown rooms, helpful staff and lively dining near Central Park. You accept sound carries between rooms; some bathrooms are compact. Nine minutes' walk to Central Park, 15 minutes' walk to Times Square.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $3,304 all in for 2 nights, of which $90 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 25, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

1 of 10 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Hyatt Centric Wall Street New York · Lower Manhattan · 4-star$36/night less than Expedia (10%)

    Axel $635 vs $708 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

4 more
  1. 1. The Sherry Netherland · Central Park South · 4-star$2,383Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  2. 2. Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York · Times Square · 5-star$3,256Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  3. 3. The Peninsula New York · Midtown East · 5-star$3,423Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  4. 4. Park Hyatt New York · Central Park South · 5-star$4,212Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
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