Washington Square Hotel

At 103 Waverly Place, Washington Square Hotel faces the life of the park and has been part of the Village for more than a century. It opened in 1902 and retains Art Deco details and original artworks, while its address puts NYU, subway stations and café-lined streets within a short walk. Its appeal is less about a long list of luxuries than the chance to stay in a central corner and begin exploring Washington Square without a commute.

Guests commonly value the location and attentive service; other comments say the bathrooms or rooms may not meet every expectation. Because the building retains an older floor plan, the hotel itself warns that it is not fully accessible for every mobility need and advises visitors to ask about access details in advance. It has a fitness room open from 6 a.m. to midnight and offers massages by appointment. Do not plan on eating at North Square inside the hotel: its official website says the restaurant is closed for renovation.

The entrance is steps from Washington Square Park and a block from NYU. West 4th Street and 8th Street stations provide connections on several subway lines; the final stretch is on foot along busy, commercial streets. The guest rating visible in the research is 4.4 out of 5 from 1,045 reviews; this is not an official star classification. To find a better balance of cost and comfort, compare the full stay total and check room size, outlook and accessibility before paying.