The Westin New York Grand Central

Hotels
Westin
8.7 (1124 reviews)
212 East 42nd Street , New York , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Great location
Delicious food
Cons:
Disorganized service during stay
Mismatch in room arrangements

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
Cleanliness was at a high standard.
Service
9.13
Staff provided excellent service and were friendly and welcoming.
Location
9.67
Fantastic location, near Times Square and Bryant Park.
Room Quality
8.12
The bedroom was large and comfortable, with a great view.
Amenities
8.65
Nice breakfast buffet and well-maintained facilities.
Value for Money
8.11
Average pricing for the area but could have been better considering the issues.
Food and Beverage
9.16
The food was absolutely delicious and highly recommended.
Overall Experience
8.63
Mixed experiences with service; some reviews praised it while others noted serious shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-18 10:42

Property Description

Convenient Location in Manhattan
Situated in Manhattan, The Westin New York Grand Central offers easy access to major landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the United Nations.

Modern Amenities
The hotel boasts a fitness centre, business centre, and on-site dining for guests to enjoy during their stay. The rooms feature flat-screen TVs, work desks, and complimentary toiletries in the en suite bathrooms.

Dining and Services
Guests can unwind at the on-site bar and lounge, indulge in a Grab & Go breakfast with a variety of options, and make use of room service and concierge assistance.

Experience the best of New York City with Times Square, Empire State Building, and Chrysler Building just a short distance away. Book your stay at The Westin New York Grand Central for a memorable experience.

Important information:

Please note, guests must be at least 21 years or older to check-in.

Please note: Crib requests are subject to availability and need to be confirmed by management.

Please note that the parking fee does not include exit and reentry.

Please note that 'breakfast included' rates include continental breakfast for 2 adults only, irrespective of room occupancy.

The destination fee includes:

- Enhanced High Speed Internet Access
- Complimentary local, long-distance, and international calls
- 35 USD food and beverage credit per room per day
- 20 USD dry cleaning credit per room per day
- One yoga class at local studio per room per day
- Citi Bike pass for two or official Grand Central self-guided audio tour for two per day
Please see the concierge on the lobby level to book any of these experiences.

Our daily destination fee includes the thoughtful offerings designed to enhance your experience: Featuring: Daily $17.50 food and beverage credit *Must be used daily non-cumulative. Grand Central Station Guided Tour Experience for up to two guests. 24-Hour Citi-Bike rental for up to two guests per day. Daily Enhanced Wi-Fi Access. Bonvoy Elite Amenity for Gold, Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador: $17.50 Daily Drink Credit.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGA

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and charges are applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 100 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1124 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.67
Room Quality: 8.12
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.11
Food and Beverage: 9.16
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Anthony solo_traveller us
9
It was awesome.
Pros:

It was all amazing except the one light not working and the phone didn’t really have a number to call for room service and the tv was kind of not working too well but other than that everything was well!

Cons:

The tv and the light not working.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Maria extended_group us
10
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Noor family_with_children us
8
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Leismy extended_group us
8
Good classy hotel in the heart of nyc
Pros:

The room location staff and food

Cons:

too expensive, everything had a fee and was charged

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Noor family_with_children us
8
Pros:

Hotel was great, its my 2nd stay. Only complaint is the noise...at night constant sirens, walls are super thin you can hear your neighbors. First night I didn't get any sleep. 2nd night I asked for ear plugs and I slept much better. Rooms are a good size, staff is very nice, and location is grear.

Cons:

It was very noisy from street and sirens to thin walls you can hear your neighbors.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Ariel Grazt family_with_children co
10
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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ELCW11 Family
10
Delightful Midtown Surprise
Pros:

I recently stayed with my entire family as we were attending a family wedding.

This hotel exceeded my expectations. The rooms were spacious (especially for NY). The front desk honoured our request to have our multiple rooms on the same floor. They brought me a bottle of wine, cheese plate, and some fruit as an Ambassador amenity.

The location is good. Easy to walk to many sights. Lots of good restaurants in walking distance.

The stars of the hotel are the front desk team and the concierge team. Alexander, Sandra, Jose and others made my stay (which was stressful at times due to last minute wedding complications) very enjoyable. Concierge recommendations for restaurants and hair salons were excellent.

I would come back.

2026-03-19 via Tripadvisor
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O9733IWdeborahg Solo travel
4
Destination Fee Credit - Not clearly explained
Pros:

Very disappointed in the lack of transparency on the application of the destination fee. The hotel mentions that a destination fee is added onto the per night stay of $35. When you dig into the details it says that it is a credit that will be applied towards food purchases. I spent ~$85 in the hotel restaurant but only $17.50 was applied as a credit. I requested explanation but received none. You have to really dig into the fine print to even know about the credit. Nothing was mentioned at check in or in the email welcome letter.

2026-03-18 via Tripadvisor
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Ludlow couple us
10
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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W4200LKlarryg Business Chicago, Illinois
10
Great midtown hotel
Pros:

Irina in guest services the best she welcomes you in the lobby great mid town hotel

2026-03-13 via Tripadvisor
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Jasmine couple us
10
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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thomaswE7299OX Family Torrington, Connecticut
8
Something less that what it has been previously
Pros:

We stayed at the Westin Grand Central from 2/27 - 3/1/26. We have stayed there several times - once yearly for the past 6 or 7 years and have always had good experiences there - clean, comfortable room, accommodating staff and a great location. There has generally (probably always) been a "resort fee" or "destination fee" for the use of the gym and/or pool which we never use (too much else to do!). So in the past we have asked for, and received, vouchers for the buffet breakfast. We I inquired about that this year I was told they no longer do that since the first of the year. So the cost of the buffet breakfast is now $46/person. Wow!! I understand that it's New York and expect to pay more for that but that price seems extreme (the buffet is good but is in no way exceptional). They have a "grab and go" bar with similarly high prices. We paid $12.50 for a 6 oz. yogurt parfait. Ouch! Also, given that the resort fee is built in, one could reasonably expect some sort of amenity, such as a bottle or two of water included in the room.

So in future we'll do more research and hope to find a similarly priced hotel with an included breakfast option, or simply walk down the street to a more reasonably price cafe.

2026-03-05 via Tripadvisor
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207jaked Family
8
Perfect
Pros:

Nice clean hotel. Friendly staff. Well located.

We went to New York for Xmas could not fault the hotel perfect choice.

2026-03-04 via Tripadvisor
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marygX1930TC Family
10
Returning...All a hotel should be!
Pros:

The Westin Grand Central definitely caters to their guests. We were greeted by Jose Miguel everyday and evening. He asked us how our visits were and expressed an interest in who we were and how he could help us to have the best experience both at the hotel and in the city. He was always available to answer our questions and knowledgeable witn the answers. He would be there at the end of the day and listen yo our experiences. This hotel is very fortunate to have Jose Miguel working as a Concierge for them. We also met Hector who greeted us and provided services at the door when we left and returned to the hotel. He was always diligent in helping us retrieve our transportation. You will want to meet these two great men when you visit this hotel. These are two top notch employees who care about servicing people as much as they can. While checking out I had the pleasure to interact with Lily. Sge is a treat to greet you at the desk and talk with you while taking care of business. A shout out to housekeeping as the rooms we had were always cleaned and prepared the best they could be. I highly recommend this hotel for the family environment they have and the high expectations they show for this caliber of a hotel.

2026-02-22 via Tripadvisor
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swk_13 Business New York City, New York
4
No storage for staying guests
Pros:

Staying at this hotel for 7 nights and brought my golf bag to luggage room on the fifth day for them store the bag until I check out. But I was refused……I have never had experience like this at any other hotel. The guy said the storage room is only for those check in early and don’t have a room ready and those checked out and want to leave luggage before they leave.

Not to mention I have titanium status…….well I will not come back to this hotel anymore.

2026-02-21 via Tripadvisor
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433darians Solo travel
10
Hector
Pros:

Hector was amazing and so accommodating! I enjoyed my stay at the hotel but Hector made it incredible! If you visit, ask for him!

2026-02-21 via Tripadvisor
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CarlyC598 Solo travel Austell, Georgia
10
Hector the door man
Pros:

I stayed here for 2 weeks and Hector the door man was extremely friendly and courteous. He’s always with a smile and gives great advice on surrounds of nyc. He is amazing.

2026-02-18 via Tripadvisor
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S2577EMsaraw Solo travel
10
Hector the Doorman rocks!
Pros:

While I didn’t need any bag assistance or car rides on this trip, I was still very warmly greeted by Hector the doorman anytime I came or left the hotel. He is so friendly and genuine and made coming and leaving the hotel always a pleasure. He is the most gracious host any visitor could ask for! He made me feel very welcome and as a solo traveler, that means so much.

2026-02-16 via Tripadvisor
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jeremaihc2026 Friends getaway
10
Westin at grand station
Pros:

Hector was awesome
He was a great valet. Always quick and on point

2026-02-09 via Tripadvisor
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Q3706VCjesset Couples
10
Great staycation. Accommodating staff
Pros:

My partner and I took a staycation here on a cold saturday night and it was a great experience. I told the concierge Eve that my gf and I were celebrating an early Valentine’s day and she went the extra mile to get us a nice corner room AND a plate of fruits, cheese, crackers, and chocolate covered strawberries. It was a very very nice gesture one that we very much appreciate. The manager Irina was also very accommodating and helped solve a small hiccup in our stay and made it 100 times better. Hotel and quality 10/10! Would recommend for a stay.

2026-02-03 via Tripadvisor