Is Hyatt Regency Times Square worth it? Honest pros and cons
Yes — Hyatt Regency Times Square is worth it if you want a newly renovated, large Midtown hotel steps from Times Square and Broadway with straightforward meeting spaces and an on-site all-day restaurant. It’s less appealing if you expect on-site leisure facilities like a pool or spa, or if you want to avoid mandatory destination and valet fees.
In this guide
- Location — in the middle of Midtown and the Theater District
- Rooms and views — many room types after a recent renovation
- Dining and nightlife — CUE 48 is the hotel’s single on-site outlet
- Amenities, fees and policies — what affects your final bill
- Meetings, events and weddings — large Midtown event footprint
- Families and pets — practical rules to know
- When to choose Hyatt Regency Times Square — quick verdict
Location — in the middle of Midtown and the Theater District
Hyatt Regency Times Square sits at 1605 Broadway between 48th and 49th Streets, one block north of Times Square and essentially in the Theater District. The hotel’s address places you within easy walking distance of Broadway theatres, the TKTS red steps and many Midtown attractions.
The Times Square–42nd Street subway complex is a short walk from the hotel and provides many subway lines for getting around the city. Rockefeller Center and an entrance to Central Park are also within easy walking range.
- Steps from Times Square and Broadway
- Short walk to the Times Square–42nd Street subway complex (many lines)
- Walking access to Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, and Central Park
| Nearby place | Approximate relationship |
|---|---|
| Times Square / TKTS | Steps away |
| Rockefeller Center / Top of the Rock | About a 9-minute walk |
| Central Park entrance | About a 5-minute walk |
Rooms and views — many room types after a recent renovation
The hotel reopened after a complete renovation in July 2025 and now has 795 guest rooms across 46 stories. Room types include Room, City View; Room (Times Square View); Room; Room, Corner; Deluxe Room; and Room, Bathtub, Corner.
You can book configurations with 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds or 2 Double Beds depending on the room type. Many rooms offer city or Times Square views; corner rooms provide wraparound windows and wider sightlines.
- Exact room names: Room, City View; Room (Times Square View); Room; Room, Corner; Deluxe Room; Room, Bathtub, Corner
- Bed options vary by room type (1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Double Beds depending on the room)
- Corner and Times Square View rooms offer broader skyline or Times Square vantage points
| Room type | Typical bed options |
|---|---|
| Room, City View | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds or 2 Double Beds |
| Room (Times Square View) | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds or 2 Queen Beds |
| Deluxe Room | 1 King Bed |
Dining and nightlife — CUE 48 is the hotel’s single on-site outlet
CUE 48 is the hotel’s all-day restaurant and bar on the lobby level, serving modern American, New York–inspired dishes, shareable plates and craft cocktails. The venue runs breakfast service, all-day dining from early afternoon, and late-night service on weekends.
Cue48 Bar operates out of the same lobby-level space and pours craft cocktails from early afternoon until close; the restaurant is positioned for pre- or post-theatre meals rather than being a separate fine-dining destination.
- CUE 48 Breakfast Buffet: mornings (buffet/breakfast marketplace options available)
- All-day dining begins around 12:30 PM; bar service from 12:30 PM until close
- CUE 48 is the only verified on-site restaurant/bar at the property
| Service | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Breakfast (CUE 48 buffet / Grab & Go) | Starts 6:30 AM (Grab & Go until early afternoon) |
| Lunch / Dinner / Late-night | All‑day dining from ~12:30 PM; late-night hours on weekends |
Amenities, fees and policies — what affects your final bill
The hotel provides free in-room and public Wi‑Fi, a 24-hour front desk, porter/luggage assistance, and an on-site fitness center. There is no pool and no spa at this property.
A daily destination fee applies and covers items such as a food & beverage credit after 1:00 PM, access to a daily fitness class six days per week, a discount on hop-on/hop-off bus tours, and unlimited PressReader access. Valet parking (no self-parking) and pet fees are additional.
- Free in-room and public-area Wi‑Fi
- Fitness center on-site; one daily class included (six days/week) via the destination fee
- No pool, no spa
- Daily destination fee includes a $15 F&B credit after 1 PM (excludes breakfast) and other perks
- Valet parking is available for a fee; self-parking is not offered on-site
- Pet policy: dogs only, one dog up to 45 lbs per room; nonrefundable pet fee applies
| Fee / policy | Notes |
|---|---|
| Destination fee | Daily fee (amount listed by the property) covers F&B credit after 1 PM, fitness class access, PressReader, and tour discount |
| Valet parking | Offered for a surcharge; no self-parking |
| Pet fee | Nonrefundable fee for stays up to five nights; larger cleaning fee for longer stays |
Meetings, events and weddings — large Midtown event footprint
Hyatt Regency Times Square offers multiple ballrooms and flexible meeting rooms. The Times Square Ballroom (combined) and Times Square A/B/C spaces are available for conferences and social events, and additional meeting space is being added as part of ongoing renovations.
Cvent and the hotel list capacities and square-foot figures for planner reference; the property positions itself to handle a broad range of group sizes from small boardrooms to several-hundred-guest receptions.
- Times Square Ballroom and Times Square A/B/C used for conferences and receptions
- Event capacities cover small meetings up to several-hundred-guest seated or standing functions
- A lobby boardroom overlooking Times Square is bookable now; more event space is slated to open in future renovation phases
| Event space | Approx. size / capacity |
|---|---|
| Times Square Ballroom (combined) | Several thousand sq. ft.; multi-hundred capacity (see hotel/cvent for planner numbers) |
| Times Square A | Over 1,400–1,500 sq. ft. |
| Times Square B | Over 1,500–1,600 sq. ft. |
Families and pets — practical rules to know
Children of all ages are welcome to stay in-room when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is at least 21 years old; the hotel requires the primary guest at check-in to be 21+. This makes the property usable for family trips so long as an adult 21+ completes check-in.
Pets: the hotel accepts one dog per room (up to 45 lbs) with a nonrefundable pet fee and additional rules such as leashing in public areas and a required pet waiver at check-in. Service animals are permitted in public dining areas; pets are not.
- Minimum check-in age: 21 for the primary guest
- Children may stay when checked in by an adult 21+
- Pet policy: dogs only, one per room up to 45 lbs; fees and waiver required
| Policy | Summary |
|---|---|
| Minimum check-in age | 21 years old (children can stay with an adult 21+) |
| Pets | Dogs only; one dog per room; weight limit and nonrefundable fee |
| Housekeeping | Available on request; guests can ask for sheet changes during stay |
When to choose Hyatt Regency Times Square — quick verdict
Choose this hotel if you want immediate proximity to Times Square and Broadway, reliable meeting space in Midtown, and a hotel with a recent full renovation and an on-site all-day restaurant. The property is practical for business travelers, theatre-goers and visitors who plan to spend most of their time exploring the city.
Skip or look elsewhere if you need on-site leisure features (no pool or spa) or want to avoid the mandatory destination fee and typical Midtown valet parking charges. If a very quiet suburban-style stay or resort amenities are essential, this is not the right fit.
- Good fit: theater trips, Midtown sightseeing, business meetings and large events
- Less good: travelers who expect a pool/spa or large on-site leisure facilities
- Budget note: factor the destination fee, valet parking and potential pet fees into the total cost
| Traveler type | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Theatre-goers / sightseers | Recommended — steps from Broadway and Times Square |
| Leisure travelers wanting resort amenities | Not recommended — no pool or spa |
| Groups / meeting planners | Recommended — substantial and growing event spaces |
