Destination fee explained: what it covers and how to use it
The daily destination fee at Hyatt Regency Times Square is a mandatory per-room charge (listed at $43.00, subject to change) that covers a $15 food & beverage credit (usable after 1:00 PM, excludes breakfast), unlimited PressReader access, one daily fitness class (six days a week, one class per day), and a 25% discount on hop-on/hop-off bus tours. It is charged in addition to your room rate and other optional fees such as valet parking or pet fees.
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What the destination fee includes
Hyatt Regency Times Square applies a daily destination fee (reported as $43.00 per room). The hotel lists the fee as covering specific guest perks rather than general resort services.
Included items specifically noted by the hotel are a $15 daily food & beverage credit (usable after 1:00 PM and excluding breakfast), unlimited PressReader access for digital news and magazines, one daily fitness class at the on-site fitness center (six days a week, one class per day), and a 25% discount on hop-on/hop-off bus tours.
- $15 food & beverage credit (after 1:00 PM; excludes breakfast)
- Unlimited PressReader digital access
- One daily fitness class at the fitness center (six days/week)
- 25% discount on hop-on/hop-off bus tours
| Benefit | Notes |
|---|---|
| $15 Food & Beverage Credit | Applies after 1:00 PM; breakfast excluded |
| Fitness Class Access | One class per day; classes offered six days a week |
| PressReader Access | Unlimited access to digital newspapers & magazines |
How the fee is charged and where it appears
The destination fee is a separate daily charge added to the room folio in addition to the nightly room rate. The hotel describes the fee as mandatory and subject to change.
Expect the charge to appear on your reservation confirmation or your final bill; policies require a major credit card guarantee and a deposit equal to one night's room and tax may be taken prior to arrival.
- Charged per room, per night (listed at $43.00 subject to change)
- Appears in addition to the room rate and taxes
- May be captured as part of the deposit/authorization process
| When it appears | Where to check |
|---|---|
| At booking / confirmation | Reservation confirmation or rate details |
| On arrival folio | Front desk / final bill (checkout) |
| Pre-arrival authorization | Credit card guarantee / deposit |
How to use the $15 food & beverage credit
The daily $15 food & beverage credit is available after 1:00 PM and does not apply to breakfast. The hotel's on-site restaurant and bar is CUE 48 on the lobby level, which serves lunch, dinner, late-night items, and craft cocktails from 12:30 PM onward.
If you plan to use the credit, present your room charge or folio when ordering at CUE 48; the credit should apply toward qualifying food & beverage purchases at the hotel. If you have questions about eligible items or combining the credit across guests, confirm details with the restaurant or front desk.
- Credit usable after 1:00 PM (breakfast excluded)
- CUE 48 is the hotel's on-site restaurant and bar where the credit is intended to be used
- Show room folio/room charge to apply the credit at checkout
| Where to use | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| CUE 48 (restaurant & Cue48 Bar) | All-day dining from 12:30 PM; breakfast buffet 6:30–11:30 AM |
| Room charge at checkout | Credit reflected on room folio |
Fitness classes and PressReader access — practical tips
The destination fee includes one fitness class per day at the hotel's on-site fitness center; classes are offered six days a week. Class schedules, capacity limits, and sign-up procedures can vary, so reserve a spot at the fitness center or ask the front desk on arrival.
Unlimited PressReader access gives you digital access to newspapers and magazines. To use PressReader, follow the hotel's instructions for access (the hotel or front desk can provide login or connection steps).
- Reserve fitness classes early — space and schedules may change
- One class per guest per day through the destination fee
- Ask the front desk for PressReader setup instructions
| Service | What to confirm on arrival |
|---|---|
| Fitness class | Schedule, capacity, sign-up location |
| PressReader | How to connect / login instructions |
| Hop-on/hop-off discount | Where to redeem the 25% discount |
What the fee does not cover
The destination fee does not replace room charges, taxes, gratuities, valet parking, pet fees, or other optional surcharges. Valet parking and pet fees are separate and billed independently.
The property does not have a pool or a spa; the destination fee does not include pool or spa access because those facilities are not offered at this hotel.
- Valet parking fees are separate (no self-parking on site)
- Pet fees and any applicable deep-clean charges are billed separately
- Room rate, taxes, gratuities and incidentals are not covered by the destination fee
| Common extra charges | Notes |
|---|---|
| Valet parking | Separate charge; short-term and 24-hour options listed by hotel |
| Pet fee | Nonrefundable pet fee (and deep-clean fee for longer stays) separate from the destination fee |
| Incidentals / room rate | Not included in destination fee |
Questions to ask at check-in or before you book
Because the destination fee amount and inclusions can change, confirm the current fee amount and exactly which benefits are available for your stay at the time you book or when you arrive. Ask the front desk how credits are applied and whether classes require reservation.
If you plan to use the fitness class or the F&B credit, ask about scheduling, blackout times, or minimum spend requirements. For event or meeting attendees, verify whether meeting-room packages or contracted rates offset or waive the destination fee.
- What is the current destination fee amount and what does it cover?
- How do I redeem the $15 F&B credit and where can it be used?
- Do fitness classes require advance sign-up or have limited capacity?
| Before booking | Who to contact |
|---|---|
| Confirm fee amount & inclusions | Hotel reservation desk or BookResorts agent |
| Ask about using credits for events | Hotel sales or events team |
| Fitness class schedule | Fitness center or front desk at check-in |
