
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Best for being in the very heart of Times Square and the Theater District — immediate access to Broadway and neon Midtown.
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Hyatt Regency Times Square is a newly renovated, 46-story Midtown Manhattan hotel best for travelers who want to be steps from Times Square and Broadway. Waldorf Astoria New York is a legendary five-star Midtown luxury hotel for guests who prioritize historic luxury, a full-service spa, and a Midtown Park Avenue address.
Updated · about 1.1 km apart

Best for being in the very heart of Times Square and the Theater District — immediate access to Broadway and neon Midtown.

Best for travelers seeking a classic, full-service luxury stay in Midtown with a dedicated spa and a Park Avenue location near Grand Central.
When Hyatt Regency Times Square wins: choose Hyatt Regency if you want the fastest access to Times Square, Broadway theaters, late-night dining, and a large modern hotel with extensive event space.
When Waldorf Astoria New York wins: choose the Waldorf if you want a historic five-star Midtown address, on-site full-service spa treatments, and a quieter Park Avenue location still within easy Midtown reach.
Bottom line: Hyatt Regency is the practical pick for theatergoers, large groups and meetings who need a Times Square base; Waldorf Astoria is the pick for guests who prioritize traditional luxury, spa services, and a Park Avenue Midtown experience.
| Category | Hyatt Regency Times Square | Waldorf Astoria New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Modern, high-capacity Midtown hotel aimed at business and theatre guests | Legendary five-star Midtown luxury hotel with formal service and historic profile |
| Location | At 1605 Broadway — steps from Times Square and Broadway theatres | 301 Park Avenue — Midtown (closer to Grand Central, Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center) |
| Size (guest rooms) | 795 rooms in a 46-story tower | 375 guestrooms |
| Check-in age / family policy | 21+ to check in; children welcome to stay with a guardian 21+ | 21+ to check in; children welcome (subject to property policy) |
| Pools | No on-site pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | CUE 48 (all-day American restaurant) + Cue48 Bar | 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges (including Lex Yard and 24-hour room service) |
| Spa / wellness | No spa; on-site fitness center and daily fitness class included with destination fee | Full-service spa on site (reservations required) |
| Meetings & events | Large event footprint with multiple ballrooms (Times Square A/B/C) and extensive meeting space | Conference center and meeting rooms; event facilities available |
| Nearest transit & hubs | Direct access to Times Square–42nd Street subway complex and Midtown attractions | Near Grand Central Terminal and within easy Midtown walking distance to Rockefeller Center |
| Distance between hotels | Hyatt Regency Times Square (Times Square) | |
Hyatt Regency sits at 1605 Broadway, essentially in the Theater District and a block from Times Square.
Best if you want immediate, 24/7 Midtown energy and direct theatre access.
Waldorf Astoria is at 301 Park Avenue, one block from Grand Central and close to Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center.
Best if you prefer a Midtown location that’s central but slightly removed from Times Square bustle.
Hyatt Regency has 795 rooms across 46 stories, with a compact list of room types focused on city and times-square views.
Choose Hyatt for the widest availability of rooms near Times Square and varied city-view options.
Waldorf Astoria offers multiple suite categories and junior suites reflecting its five-star positioning.
Choose the Waldorf for a broader range of suite types and formal luxury accommodations.
Hyatt Regency centers food and drink around CUE 48, an all-day modern American restaurant and bar.
Hyatt is a simple, theater-focused dining set-up with one main restaurant/bar for convenience and late hours.
Waldorf Astoria lists three restaurants and two bars/lounges and offers 24-hour room service.
Waldorf offers more on-site dining variety and a fuller luxury food-and-beverage program.
Hyatt Regency focuses on meetings, events and proximity to Midtown attractions rather than leisure pools or a spa.
Hyatt’s strength is large, flexible event space and a central Midtown location rather than on-site leisure facilities.
Waldorf Astoria provides a full-service spa and traditional luxury services as part of its offering.
Waldorf’s signature amenity is its full-service spa and luxury service offering rather than being a theatre-focused base.
Hyatt Regency provides an on-site fitness center plus included daily fitness class and a lively lobby restaurant/bar for late-night theatre crowds.
Hyatt pairs a fitness program with immediate access to Midtown nightlife and theatre-focused late-night dining.
Waldorf Astoria supports wellness through its full-service spa and quieter, more formal evening venues.
Waldorf is better for guests prioritizing spa treatments and a more sedate Midtown evening.

Hyatt Regency — steps from Times Square, TKTS and multiple Broadway theatres.

Waldorf Astoria — five-star service with a full-service spa and Park Avenue address.

Hyatt Regency — extensive ballrooms and meeting space geared to conferences and large receptions.

Waldorf Astoria — multiple junior, one-bedroom and premium suite categories plus 24-hour room service.
Hyatt Regency Times Square is at 1605 Broadway, effectively on the doorstep of Times Square; Waldorf is about 1.1 km away toward Park Avenue.
Waldorf Astoria has a full-service spa on site (reservations usually required). Hyatt Regency Times Square does not have a spa or an on-site pool.
Yes — Hyatt Regency is focused on large meetings and events with multiple ballrooms; Waldorf also offers meeting rooms and event facilities but positions itself as five-star luxury for smaller, formal events as well.
Both properties allow children to stay; both require the primary guest checking in to be at least 21 years old.
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