First look: Inside the new Hyatt Regency Times Square — NYC's first Hyatt Regency property
Editor's Note
Believe it or not, New York City just got its first Hyatt Regency, as the Hyatt Regency Times Square recently opened its doors at 1605 Broadway.
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Naturally, at TPG, we love a new points-friendly hotel, especially in a city as iconic as New York City, so I recently popped in for a first look and an overnight stay in one of the hotel's 795 rooms.
To get straight to the point, the Hyatt Regency Times Square has rooms bookable from 21,000 World of Hyatt points per night and could be the right choice for someone looking to stay at a new hotel in the heart of Times Square, especially if you're on the hunt for standard rooms that sleep up to four people.
First impressions of the Hyatt Regency Times Square
After coming up the escalator from the hustle and bustle of Times Square, my first impression of the new Hyatt Regency Times Square was that the lobby is genuinely massive. It is massive in footprint but also in its two-story ceiling height.
The look was one of clean, uncluttered lines but with a touch of midcentury modern-inspired design and some colorful pops of art, which I'd later learn were inspired by the Broadway theater marquees.
With almost 800 rooms, it's not just the lobby that's large, but really the entire hotel. It's also fresh off an extensive multimillion-dollar renovation since the doors closed on the property's previous identity, the Crowne Plaza, and months later reopened as a Hyatt Regency.
The rooms at the Hyatt Regency Times Square
If you ask me, the best hotel to stay at is usually the one with the newest or most recently renovated rooms, so by that metric, the Hyatt Regency Times Square definitely checks that box for those looking to stay in this part of the city. The room came outfitted with white linens, showcased a modern brown and ivory color palette and offered lots of counter space to keep your things up off the floor.
And families, take note: You can book stays for four people in rooms with two double or even two queen beds, the latter of which is somewhat rare in Manhattan. As a renovation rather than a new-build, the property features rooms that are actually a bit larger than some of the hotel options in the Big Apple.
Dining at the Hyatt Regency Times Square
Unfortunately for those staying in the coming weeks, the hotel's restaurant, Cue 48, isn't open quite yet, but it is expected to open later this fall.
Eventually, there will be a grab-and-go venue and a bar, along with the restaurant, all located in the same area off the lobby. Food service not being available at the hotel quite yet wasn't a problem for my stay, as I knew it in advance and was happy to have DoorDash deliver a quick pretheater dinner to me at the hotel. However, if having on-site food is a priority for you, I'd recommend holding off on your stay until all of that is up and running.
Amenities and service
- I was only at the hotel for a quick overnight, so while I didn't have many interactions with the friendly staff, the check-in and checkout process was prompt and without issues.
- The dining locations were not yet operational, so there aren't a ton of amenities up and running quite yet, though that will hopefully change in the coming weeks.
- The gym is open, and while it isn't an especially decorated space, it is a large area stocked with a variety of machines, including the Pelotons you can potentially use to earn some extra Hyatt points!
Location of the Hyatt Regency Times Square
Since this hotel is in the heart of the theater district on Broadway between 48th Street and 49th Street, it is less than a five-minute walk to virtually every Broadway show, and it even takes some of its decor inspiration from the colorful signs and marquees situated nearby.
The Hyatt Regency Times Square is literally right next door to both the Walter Kerr Theatre, which is showing "Hadestown," and the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, where you can currently see "The Book of Mormon."
I was in town to catch a showing of "Hamilton," which is at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, a venue that's less than a five-minute walk away from the doors of the hotel.
Things to know before staying at the Hyatt Regency Times Square
- This hotel is one to consider when you want to devote a chunk of your time to seeing — or even being surrounded at night — by theater. For example, there is even a "Mamma Mia!"-themed room you can book to coincide with the opening of that beloved show on Broadway in August 2025.
- There is a daily destination fee of $45.90 that confers some benefits and discounts, such as one yoga class at the hotel per day, one Citi Bike day pass per guest and $15 off in-house laundry. You should be able to avoid this fee by staying on World of Hyatt points.
- While the Times Square area is extremely convenient for some traditional tourist-centric activities, know that it is also a very busy pedestrian part of town that not everyone enjoys due to its crowds and various eccentricities, including street performances and characters in costume.
What it costs to stay at the Hyatt Regency Times Square
If this hotel ticks off the items on your list of must-haves and you value proximity to many of Broadway's shows, know that nightly rates currently start at a bit under $300 when paying with cash or 21,000 World of Hyatt points.
If you are running low on World of Hyatt points, you can transfer points into Hyatt from programs like Chase Ultimate Rewards, the program for cards such as:
- Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees): Points transfer to Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio, and this card is currently offering a welcome bonus of 75,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
- Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees): Points transfer to Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio, and this card is currently offering a welcome bonus of 125,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Related: World of Hyatt tips: Smart ways to earn points faster, even without staying
Accessibility
The Hyatt Regency Times Square has accessible rooms with a king or two double beds and either an accessible roll-in shower or tub.
The hotel also has a portion of its website dedicated to outlining details about the property's accessible spaces, should you need more information about wheelchair-accessible routes from the lobby to the rest of the hotel and accessible tech features in meeting spaces and guest rooms.
Bottom line
If you're in search of a new, affordable hotel very close to all the Broadway shows, the Hyatt Regency Times Square is worth a look. I'd absolutely stay there again when I'm back in town one day with the kids to take in a show, especially if the points or cash rate was right relative to other options.
That said, I'm not thrilled with its classification as a Category 6 property, as that puts it on par rates-wise with the Hyatt Thompson Central Park New York and The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel.
I'd rather see it as a Category 5 hotel, though if New York City could again get a Category 4 property, that would be epic news for those with Hyatt Category 1-4 certificates to burn. Even though I wish it fell within a lower Hyatt category, I'm still excited to see a new Hyatt option in the Big Apple, especially one with rooms that can comfortably sleep up to four people.