
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Best for visitors who want immediate access to Times Square, Broadway theatres, and large event space at a modern, full-service Midtown hotel.
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Hyatt Regency Times Square is a large, newly renovated 46-story Midtown Manhattan hotel with 795 rooms suited to business travelers, families, and theatregoers. Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York is an ultra-luxury Midtown design hotel (114 rooms) aimed at travelers who want boutique luxury, a full-service spa and an indoor pool.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for visitors who want immediate access to Times Square, Broadway theatres, and large event space at a modern, full-service Midtown hotel.

Best for travelers seeking high-end design, a full-service spa and indoor pool in a smaller, quieter luxury hotel near Rockefeller Center and MoMA.
When Hyatt Regency Times Square wins: choose Hyatt if you need maximum capacity, broad meeting and event space, a family- and business-friendly layout, easy Times Square access and in-house all-day dining at CUE 48.
When Baccarat wins: pick Baccarat if you prioritize a smaller ultra-luxury property with a full-service spa, indoor pool, designer rooms and a single high-end restaurant in a quieter Midtown location close to MoMA and Fifth Avenue.
Bottom line: both put you in Midtown Manhattan; Hyatt is the practical choice for scale, events and immediate Times Square energy, while Baccarat is the choice for luxury amenities and a boutique, design-forward stay.
| Category | Hyatt Regency Times Square | Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, modern Midtown hotel focused on convenience, events and theatre guests | Ultra-luxury design hotel with an intimate, high-end footprint |
| Location (Midtown) | 1605 Broadway — steps from Times Square and Broadway theatres | 28 West 53rd Street — steps from MoMA, Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue |
| Size | 795 rooms across 46 stories | 114 guestrooms |
| Check-in age / audience | Primary guest must be 21+ to check in; children of all ages welcome with a 21+ guardian | Minimum check-in age listed as 21 (per property policy); accepts families (not adults-only) |
| Pools | No on-site pool | Indoor pool on-site |
| Restaurants & bars | One on-site all-day restaurant & bar (CUE 48) serving modern American dishes | One on-site restaurant (Grand Salon) with French cuisine and a bar/lounge; room service limited hours |
| Spa & wellness | No spa; on-site fitness center and daily fitness class included with destination fee | Full-service spa with massage and facial treatments, plus sauna and steam options |
| Meetings & events | Extensive meeting and ballroom footprint (multiple ballrooms, large total event space) | Smaller meeting capacity; 1 meeting room listed |
| Known for | Proximity to Times Square, scale, event hosting and theatre access | Luxury design, intimate service, spa and indoor pool, proximity to MoMA and Fifth Avenue |
| Wi‑Fi & basics | Free in-room and public-area WiFi | |
Hyatt Regency Times Square sits on Broadway between 48th and 49th Streets — essentially in the heart of the Theater District and a few steps from Times Square.
Choose Hyatt for the most immediate Times Square and theatre access and the widest transit links.
Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York is on West 53rd Street, a short walk to MoMA, Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue shopping.
Choose Baccarat if you want a central Midtown base near MoMA and Fifth Avenue with a quieter street presence.
Hyatt Regency Times Square has a large, newly renovated room roster across many categories designed for varied needs.
Hyatt is the practical choice when you need variety, value at scale and Times Square views.
Baccarat is a small luxury hotel with 114 guestrooms and a set of designer rooms and suites.
Baccarat suits travelers who prefer fewer rooms, luxury fittings and specific suite categories.
Hyatt Regency Times Square centers its food-and-beverage around CUE 48, an all-day modern American restaurant and bar.
Hyatt offers a single, versatile all-day venue that suits pre/post-theatre meals and casual dining at scale.
Baccarat offers a single fine-dining restaurant, Grand Salon, which focuses on French cuisine and a bar/lounge for drinks.
Baccarat is better if you want a single refined dining experience rather than a broad selection of on-site casual outlets.
Hyatt Regency Times Square does not have an on-site pool.
If an on-site pool is important, Hyatt does not meet that need.
Baccarat includes an indoor pool as part of its wellness offerings.
Baccarat is the choice for travelers who want a hotel pool and a dedicated spa in Midtown.
Hyatt provides a fitness center and daily fitness classes included with the destination fee; it does not have a spa.
Hyatt suits guests who want fitness and easy access to city nightlife rather than on-site spa services.
Baccarat’s wellness offering centers on a full-service spa and related amenities.
Baccarat is best if you want in-house spa treatments and dedicated wellness facilities.

Hyatt Regency Times Square — steps from Times Square and Broadway theatres; ideal for theatregoers and first-time Midtown visitors.

Baccarat Hotel — smaller guest count, full-service spa and an indoor pool for in‑hotel relaxation.

Hyatt Regency Times Square — multiple ballrooms and extensive meeting space make it the venue choice for conferences and large receptions.

Baccarat Hotel — closer to MoMA and Fifth Avenue with a quieter street presence and luxury service.
Hyatt Regency Times Square — it’s steps from Broadway theatres and Times Square, so it’s the most convenient base for shows.
Baccarat Hotel — the supplier listing confirms an indoor pool and a full-service spa; Hyatt Regency Times Square does not have a spa or pool.
Hyatt Regency Times Square — it offers large ballrooms and extensive event space suited to conferences, weddings and large receptions.
No — neither property is adults-only; both accept families, though both require primary check-in by a 21+ guest.
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