If you’re ready to use (or earn) points to stay at a truly luxurious New York City hotel that goes well beyond just being a place to sleep, then I’ve got a spot for you.
The Park Hyatt New York sits toward the very top of the pecking order when it comes to points-friendly hotels in New York City.
First opened in 2014, the hotel is just a couple of blocks from Central Park to the north, and directly across from Carnegie Hall. I’ve been a huge fan ever since it opened. And while it’s too nice of a spot for me to visit every time I’m in the city, at least every few years I try to save up the points for a special stay when I have time to really enjoy the indoor pool on the 25th floor, the heated bathroom floors, the super-spacious rooms and the outstanding Hyatt Globalist perks.
In case you have dreams of booking one of the Park Hyatt New York’s 221 guest rooms (including 93 suites!), here’s what it’s like to stay at this flagship Hyatt property.
Park Hyatt New York location
The Park Hyatt New York sits in midtown Manhattan on 57th Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues. This means it is less than a five-minute walk to Central Park and about a 10-15 minute walk to the Theater District around Times Square.
When you enter the hotel off of 57th Street, you will walk into a staffed ground-floor area filled with light, marble, reflections and a sleek color palette that can be a little disorienting at first but is also pretty cool. This entire space is just for you to leave the hustle of the city behind you and step into an elevator that will take you into the real heart of the hotel.
Standout features at the Park Hyatt New York
As mentioned, the Park Hyatt New York is a special property.
Unquestionably, one of the things that makes it special is the 65-foot saltwater lap pool, which is bathed in natural light thanks to its floor-to-ceiling windows on the 25th floor. There is a lifeguard on duty, and you can even hear music from Carnegie Hall underwater. In a word, it’s … fantastic.
In addition to the pool, there is also an oversize hot tub and a steam room. I’m a sucker for turning on the bubbles, getting in the hot tub and just soaking it all in. It’s the perfect spot to remind yourself how lucky you are to be living in a timeline when it’s possible to book a New York City hotel like this one on points.
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The vibe at the Park Hyatt New York
It’s probably not surprising that the vibe at the Park Hyatt New York is usually one of understated elegance. At nearby tables, there are likely business deals being made, celebratory drinks being served after a day on the town and some once-in-a-lifetime trips underway.
It’s not a particularly stuffy vibe, and I’ve never felt out of place with my kids, but it is a solidly upscale hotel.
Rooms at the Park Hyatt New York
I love the rooms at the Park Hyatt New York. They are large and have great bathrooms, twice-daily housekeeping and fluffy white bedding that exudes luxury. But this was my first time staying in a one-bedroom Terrace Suite, which literally took things to the next level with a jaw-dropping outdoor space.
Here’s a look at that suite, along with a peek at both a standard room and a walk through the biggest New York City hotel suite I’ve ever seen.
1-bedroom Terrace Suite
Measuring close to 1,000 square feet, this specialty suite has a full living room with a sofa and chairs and a separate table for working.
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While I haven’t seen this exact suite available for booking with World of Hyatt points, I have seen the one-bedroom Premium Suite available from 70,000 Hyatt points, which is essentially the same as this suite … just without the outdoor terrace area.
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Speaking of the outdoor terrace area, it is breathtaking and fit for having some evening cocktails outside with friends next to your own private fire pit.
Manhattan Suite
But if you think that’s next level (and it is), wait until you look inside the Park Hyatt New York’s Manhattan Suite that they allowed me to tour.
This is what they describe as a home-away-from-home (but maybe only if your home is really something).
This is a 2,000-square-foot suite that’s got a huge living room, the largest TV I’ve seen outside of a commercial space, a dining table for eight people, a full kitchen, enormous windows, a separate bedroom — and so much more.
This Manhattan Suite is on the hotel’s top floor in a wing away from essentially everything and everyone else, except for two Central Park Balcony Suites that you can connect with the Manhattan Suite for a jaw-dropping 3,500-square-foot, three-bedroom corner suite. And yes, they told me that it has actually been booked that way before by a (lucky) family.
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Standard king room
Those suites are amazing if you book them, but don’t worry in the slightest if you’re “only” in the market for a standard room. That’s what I’ve stayed in the vast majority of my stays at the Park Hyatt New York, and it is also outstanding.
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These rooms measure in at 500-625 square feet, which is approximately double the size of many other standard rooms in the city. They also offer a rainfall shower and marble bath, along with those heated bathroom floors that I adore.
You’ll enjoy Le Labo bath amenities, an in-room Nespresso coffee maker and the Park Hyatt New York service, which includes the aforementioned twice-daily room servicing.
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Food and drink at the Park Hyatt New York
I try hard to requalify for Hyatt Globalist status just about every year because of hotels like the Park Hyatt New York.
Hyatt Globalist status gets you free breakfast daily while staying at Hyatt properties, and sometimes, it even works via room service. And that is indeed the case at the Park Hyatt New York.
If the lobster scramble ($38) is on the menu when you visit, I highly recommend starting your day with that. The granola parfait ($16) is also a great choice, as is the fresh orange juice ($12).
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While it’s not something I’d normally order, the hotel surprised me with caviar shortly after I arrived … and if that’s your kind of in-room treat, then just know it is absolutely on the menu here and quite decadent.
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The Living Room restaurant and bar
If you don’t want to just eat in your room, the Park Hyatt New York also has a restaurant named The Living Room that is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails.
In The Living Room, I really enjoyed the fluffy pancakes for breakfast ($28) and the lobster pasta ($52) for dinner one night. Both were genuinely fantastic dishes in their own right, and the service, especially the night I ate pasta at the bar, was also helpful, warm and top-notch.
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Amenities at the Park Hyatt New York
While I put the indoor saltwater pool as the top amenity at the Park Hyatt New York, it’s far from the only on-site amenity.
Spa Nalai
If you want to pamper yourself while staying at the Park Hyatt New York, you can book a massage or treatment at the Spa Nalai.
The spa facilities here have been recently refreshed and look as great as my 60-minute signature massage felt. Treatments here start at $125 for a 30-minute back, neck and shoulder massage and go up to $350 for a 90-minute Nalai Signature massage. Note that the spa is only open from Wednesday-Sunday, so plan accordingly if you want to make a booking during your stay.
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Fitness center
The Park Hyatt New York has a 24/7 gym that is equipped with fantastic views, Peloton bikes (don’t forget to earn those bonus Hyatt points if you ride), free weights and so much more.
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Park Hyatt New York booking details
It is very common for standard rooms at the Park Hyatt New York to start at or above $1,000 per night if you pay with cash.
However, award stays in standard rooms can be booked for 35,000-45,000 World of Hyatt points per night, making it an excellent splurge with points.
If you are low on Hyatt points, remember that you can transfer points to Hyatt from a few programs and credit cards. For example, you can earn 100,000 bonus Ultimate Rewards points that transfer at a 1:1 ratio to Hyatt plus a $500 Chase Travel℠ credit after spending $5,000 in the first three months with the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees).
Or, you can earn an impressive 200,000 bonus Chase Ultimate Rewards points that also transfer 1:1 to Hyatt via the new Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) with $30,000 in spending in the first six months.
If you aren’t in the market for a new rewards card right now, you can also rack up points that can also transfer 1:1 to Hyatt in the free Bilt Rewards program that awards points via your everyday activities. Just register a card you already have with the program and then use it to go about your life taking Lyft rides, shopping at Walgreens, eating out and so much more.
Accessibility at the Park Hyatt New York
The Park Hyatt New York seems to be a very accessible hotel. It has accessible guest rooms that can be booked online (with or without points) and have mobility features such as wheelchair-friendly doorways that are 32 inches wide, a roll-in rainfall shower, an emergency strobe light and strobe-light smoke detectors.
The hotel’s pool has a chair lift, and there are ample elevators and flat, smooth surfaces all around the hotel.
And in fact, the only standard rooms for four people you can book on points are actually accessible rooms with two double beds. In other words, this is a great choice if you are looking for an accessible hotel in New York City.
Checking out
The Park Hyatt New York is designed with pinch-me moments in mind.
The view, the pool, the opulent bathrooms with heated floors, the indulgent menu and the fact that you can book all of this with World of Hyatt points remains very special.
I hope to be lucky enough to periodically continue to visit this flagship property while in New York City when the stars (and points) align for years to come.
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