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The Westin New York Grand Central

4 stars
212 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.2
out of 5
10 reviews
A little gem in an expensive city

Compared to other hotels visited in this city the differance is massive. The staff were very... See full review

  • The Johnsons
  • Apr 7, 2013
Affordable luxury in midtown

It was a large comfortable and luxurious room for the price. See full review

  • MGMill
  • Mar 11, 2013
The Westin New York Grand Central's prime Midtown East location is two blocks away from both Grand Central Terminal and the United Nations. Nearby are government and corporate offices; indelible works of New York architecture, such as the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building, and the Morgan Library; and popular attractions like Times Square and Bryant Park. Our 774 spacious guest rooms—including 11 one-bedroom suites and one three-bedroom Presidential Suite—present a refined elegance and invigorating city views. All rooms were designed with eco-friendly materials, such as energy-conserving LED lights, water-conserving low-flow plumbing, recyclable carpet pads, and GREENGUARD-certified solar shades. Enjoy a blissful nights sleep in the plush Westin Heavenly Bed®, and refresh daily with the Heavenly Bath®. Get back to your best self in our 3,000-square-foot WestinWORKOUT® Gym, which offers state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Savor the nutritious options on our restaurants SuperFoodsRx™ menu, and discover a new favorite drink in the wine and espresso bar. The meeting and event space at The Westin New York Grand Central spans more than 12,000 square feet, with 12-foot-high floor-to-ceiling windows that provide captivating vistas. Choose from our three executive boardrooms, seven breakout rooms, and the stunning ballroom that can accommodate up to 400 people. All are equipped with teleconferencing capabilities, fiber optics, and Internet bandwidth that ranks among the highest in Manhattan.

The Westin New York Grand Central Rooms

Westin
Description not provided

Amenities

  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Pets allowed
Dining
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Services
ATM/Cash machine
Parking
Valet parking
Room
Safe

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Hotel Map

40.7504 -73.9739
Area description
Downtown

Nearby points of interest

  • Daily News Building: 0.1 mi
  • Chrysler Building: 0.1 mi
  • Grand Central Station: 0.2 mi
  • Japan Society Gallery: 0.3 mi
  • Tudor City: 0.3 mi
  • United Nations Headquarters: 0.3 mi
  • Murray Hill: 0.4 mi
  • East Side: 0.4 mi
  • Pierpont Morgan Library: 0.4 mi
  • NY Public Library: 0.4 mi
  • Ford Foundation Building: 0.5 mi
  • Century Building: 0.5 mi
  • Saks Fifth Avenue: 0.5 mi
  • Bryant Park: 0.6 mi
  • International Building: 0.6 mi
  • Daily News Building: 0.1 mi
  • Chrysler Building: 0.1 mi
  • Grand Central Station: 0.2 mi
  • Japan Society Gallery: 0.3 mi
  • Tudor City: 0.3 mi
  • United Nations Headquarters: 0.3 mi
  • Murray Hill: 0.4 mi
  • East Side: 0.4 mi
  • Pierpont Morgan Library: 0.4 mi
  • NY Public Library: 0.4 mi
  • Ford Foundation Building: 0.5 mi
  • Century Building: 0.5 mi
  • Saks Fifth Avenue: 0.5 mi
  • Bryant Park: 0.6 mi
  • International Building: 0.6 mi
  • Citicorp Center: 0.6 mi
  • Diamond District: 0.6 mi
  • NBC Studios: 0.6 mi
  • Rockefeller Center: 0.6 mi
  • Empire State Building: 0.6 mi
  • Lever House: 0.6 mi
  • GE Building: 0.7 mi
  • Radio City Music Hall: 0.7 mi
  • Museum of Modern Art (MOMA): 0.7 mi
  • Lower Plaza: 0.7 mi
  • Sony Building: 0.8 mi
  • University Club: 0.8 mi
  • Paine Webber Art Gallery: 0.8 mi
  • CBS Building: 0.8 mi
  • Macys: 0.8 mi
  • American Craft Museum: 0.8 mi
  • Museum of American Folk Art: 0.8 mi
  • Henri Bendel: 0.8 mi
  • New Victory Theater: 0.8 mi
  • Trump Tower: 0.8 mi
  • New Amsterdam Theater: 0.8 mi
  • Ford Center For The Performing Arts: 0.8 mi
  • Duffy Square: 0.9 mi
  • Equitable Center: 0.9 mi
  • Garment District: 0.9 mi
  • FAO Schwarz: 0.9 mi
  • Penn Station: 1 mi
  • Tuscan Square: 1 mi
  • Park Avenue: 1 mi
  • Harmonie Club: 1 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

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Guest Reviews (10)

Ratings and reviews for The Westin New York Grand Central

Overall score

4.2 / 5
10 out of 10
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.7
Hotel staff:
4.6
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.8

90% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
HeatherDizzMe
manhatten, NY
Apr 29, 2013

Westin's never let me down

From the Valet guy, to the bell hop to the front desk crew everyone was fabulous as we walked in. We did call down for more towels and were not given the correct ones but we made due. Room was great. However I was surprised they went skimpy on the coffee. Yes its Starbucks...but you gave us 1 powder creamer and only 2 sugars per coffee. Come on this is a westin and 400 dollar a night room. Dont skimp. They would be better off investing in Keurigs for the room instead of the coffee they have. We were shocked in morning around 9am while we were dressing that housekeepin was trying to enter our room to clean. We told the front desk we would check out at 10am. but mistakes happen, we understand that. overall a great stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Nightlife tip: In Hotel

The bar in hotel is great but drinks are VERY expensive. Maybe that is NY prices but $15 is expnsive for a Seabreeze when I can get the SAME drink in Orlando for $6

Review of The Westin New York Grand Central

Reviewer score

4
carlonicole
ny ny
Apr 8, 2013

Nice clean room

The hotel was very nice and easy to get to. There was a deli next door and a CVS on the corner. The only down side was the room service menu was limited. The mini bar has sensors in it that if you take something out for longer than 30 seconds you get charged for it. We let the staff know on check out that we did not use anything and they took the charge off.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of The Westin New York Grand Central

Reviewer score

5
The Johnsons
United Kingdom
Apr 7, 2013

A little gem in an expensive city

Compared to other hotels visited in this city the differance is massive. The staff were very helpful from bringing extra milk to the room quickly to recommending restaurents that were as good as promised. The rooms were massive compared to other hotels and the recent room updating making the stay very comfortable. The only negative comment is that the location is on 2nd Ave and if you don't like the walking required to get in to Time Square then it can be time consuming, having said that the sub way is one block away and Grand Central station only a short walk with your suit cases.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of The Westin New York Grand Central

Reviewer score

4
158forest
CT
Mar 27, 2013

Weekend getaway

Close to Grand Central, very convenient! Allowed us to check in early.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The Westin New York Grand Central

Reviewer score

5
MGMill
Litchfield, CT
Mar 11, 2013

Affordable luxury in midtown

It was a large comfortable and luxurious room for the price.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of The Westin New York Grand Central

Reviewer score

5
Hockey mum
Essex, England
Feb 21, 2013

Fantastic family getaway

I took my 18 year old son for his birthday and we had a great time. The purpose of the trip was to go and see ice hockey. The whole experience was fantastic. I would definately go there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Westin New York Grand Central

Reviewer score

4
Denis206
Seattle, Washington
Feb 18, 2013

The Westin Grand Central

The hotel went thought a change in name from the Helmsley and a 72 million dollar renovation! Very clean and comfortable as well as quiet rooms conveniently located within walking distance of the subway and major attractions as well as shopping!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

Take the subway at Grand Central best and cheapest mode of travel!

Review of The Westin New York Grand Central

Reviewer score

4
Docmarker
Yakima, WA
Nov 13, 2012

Convenient location with comfort

This was close to Grand Central Station. The rooms were nice and all of the employees were very helpful. I found the exercise facility was great, as well. The downside was that there was poor access to the business center and the restaurant was closed in the morning. However, there was a PAX food next door so breakfast was served.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The Westin New York Grand Central

Reviewer score

3
Dragon Jim
Pennsylvania
Oct 23, 2012

nickle and dime you

Staff was great, room was good. BUT... For a couple of hundred bucks +, for the room, they needed to get just a little MORE money out of me. Cost $50 if you want to use the refrigerator in the room. Free coffee, but you need to make do with one ersatz creamer for the whole weekend. I needed to get dressed first thing in the AM, and go out to get coffee. That is really cheap on their part. I didn't bring a computer because all hotels have a business center. But again, this one charges to use it. I think, I'll go back to the cheap hotels. At least they provide decent services.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
1
Time-saving tip: Not Applicable

learn how to use the subways. If you are new to New York, this can be difficult at first, but well worth the effort. Way more interesting than taking cabs everywhere.

Review of The Westin New York Grand Central

Reviewer score

4
usein matkustava
Jyväskylä
May 2, 2013

Laatuhotelli hyvällä paikalla

Saavuin hotelliin aamulla, kauan ennen check in aikaa. Vastaanotto oli ystävällinen, tarjoutuivat soittamaan heti kun löytyisi vapaa huone. Sain lopulta tilaamaani paremman preferred guest huoneen. Iso ja siisti huone 35. kerroksessa, josta hyvät näkymät, jopa Empire State Building. Katumelukaan ei häirinnyt. Hotellin sijainti on erinomainen, lähellä on Grand Central, Chrysler Building ja muita arkkitehtuurin helmiä. Huonoa: Wifi oli maksullinen vaikka maksusta ei ollut mainintaa kun varasin hotellia.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
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