
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Best for Broadway and Times Square access — steps from theaters and the TKTS booth.
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Hyatt Regency Times Square is a newly renovated 46-story Midtown Manhattan hotel with 795 rooms, aimed at theatre-goers, business travelers and general leisure guests. JW Marriott Essex House New York is an upscale Central Park South hotel with park-view rooms and a classic Marriott presence; read this if you want either Times Square energy or Central Park proximity.
Updated · about 0.9 km apart

Best for Broadway and Times Square access — steps from theaters and the TKTS booth.

Best for Central Park access and traditional luxury, with many park-view room types.
When Hyatt Regency Times Square wins: pick Hyatt if you want to be in the middle of the Theater District and Times Square, need a large meetings/wedding footprint, or prefer modern, 24/7 downtown energy and free in-room Wi‑Fi.
When JW Marriott Essex House New York wins: choose Essex House if you prefer a Central Park South address, park views, on-site spa services and a classic luxury hotel experience tied to a major brand.
Bottom line: these are different Manhattan bases — Hyatt is the practical, modern Midtown option for shows and large events; JW Essex House is the calmer, upscale choice immediately adjacent to Central Park.
| Category | Hyatt Regency Times Square | JW Marriott Essex House New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Modern, high-rise Midtown hotel focused on theatre and business traffic | Upscale, classic luxury hotel on Central Park South |
| Location | 1605 Broadway — steps from Times Square and Broadway theatres | 160 Central Park S — on Central Park South near Columbus Circle |
| Size | 795 rooms across 46 stories | 528 rooms |
| Check-in age/policy | Primary guest must be 21+ to check in | Check-in minimum 18 years (supplier listing shows 18+) |
| Pools | No pool on site | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | One on-site all-day restaurant/bar, CUE 48 (modern American) | Bourbon Steak New York (American steakhouse) plus room service |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa (fitness center and fitness class access included) | Spa services on site (massages, body treatments, facials) |
| Known for | Theatre access, large meeting and ballroom capacity, recent full renovation | Central Park frontage, park-view suites, Marriott luxury branding |
| Meeting & event space | Large — multiple ballrooms, significant meeting-space expansion planned | 14 meeting rooms, 1,480 sq ft conference space (supplier listing) |
| Wi‑Fi | Free in-room and public-area Wi‑Fi | |
Hyatt sits on Broadway between 48th and 49th Streets, a block from Times Square and the Theater District.
Pick Hyatt for being inside the theatre and Times Square action; it's a central Midtown transit hub.
JW Essex House sits directly on Central Park South, giving straightforward park access and park-facing rooms.
Choose Essex House for immediate access to Central Park and a more residential Midtown feel.
Hyatt Regency Times Square offers 6 room types across a 46-story tower after a full renovation.
Hyatt delivers modern, theatre-district-focused room options and reliable connectivity for most stays.
JW Essex House lists many room and suite variants, including numerous Park View and suite configurations.
Essex House is better if you want park-facing rooms or a variety of suite configurations.
Hyatt's on-site food and beverage is centred on CUE 48, an all-day modern American restaurant and bar.
Hyatt offers one clear on-site dining hub geared to pre/post-theatre and late-night needs.
JW Essex House highlights Bourbon Steak New York and limited room service hours.
Essex House has a signature steakhouse and more formal dining options; expect paid breakfast and service fees.
Hyatt Regency Times Square does not have an on-site pool.
If a pool matters, Hyatt is not the right choice — plan city outings instead.
JW Essex House emphasizes on-site spa services rather than a pool in the supplier listing.
Essex House is stronger for spa treatments and park-side relaxation; pool availability is not published.
Hyatt positions itself as a major Midtown meetings and events hotel with multiple ballrooms.
Hyatt is the better pick for larger meetings, conferences and wedding receptions in Midtown.
JW Essex House offers meeting rooms and conference space suitable for smaller meetings and events.
Essex House works well for boutique meetings or events that benefit from a Central Park South address.

Hyatt Regency Times Square — steps from theatres, Times Square and late-night dining.

JW Marriott Essex House New York — immediate Central Park South location and park-view rooms.

Hyatt Regency Times Square — extensive ballrooms and planned event-space expansion.

JW Marriott Essex House New York — Marriott luxury branding, suites and on-site spa services.
Hyatt Regency Times Square is steps from the Theater District and Broadway venues; Essex House is a longer walk north/west toward Columbus Circle.
Hyatt Regency Times Square does not have a pool. JW Marriott Essex House New York's supplier listing does not publish pool availability.
Both allow children to stay, but Hyatt's check-in requires a primary guest aged 21+; both properties accommodate families, though Hyatt is focused on theatre and Midtown attractions.
Hyatt does not have a spa. JW Marriott Essex House lists spa services (massages, facials and treatment rooms) in its supplier listing.
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