Area Attractions

The Whitney Museum of American Art offers twentieth-century and contemporary American Art created by living American artists. Specialized programs encouraging children of all ages to learn about art through various activities and events.

Built in 1907, this landmark was formerly the Union Square Savings Bank. Catch an off-Broadway show at this performance space featuring two auditoriums: the Daryl Roth Theatre, which seats up to 300 people, and the DR2 Theatre, which seats 99.

At its landmark home in Astor Place, the Public Theater is housed in the former Astor Library. The building houses five theater spaces and Joe’s Pub, a cabaret-style venue for performance artists and musicians.

Built in 1831, the Greek Revival-style building was once the home to the Astor and Vanderbilt families. Now, home to the Blue Man Group, the three, bald and blue men combine a nonverbal performance with music for 90- to 105-minutes.

See your favorite bands and artists at this rock music venue. Hosting bands such as the Talking Heads, The Ramones, Dave Matthews Band and more.

This East Village staple, located between 3rd and 4th Avenue, dates back to 1886 when it was created as a theatre and events hall. Just two blocks from our hotel, you can enjoy the renovated concert venue to hear the latest music artist.

Stop by Bowery Road, an American restaurant and bar for seasonal produce sourced from Union Square Greenmarket. Treat yourself to cuisine in an industrial-chic setting with all-day menus, including brunch and happy hour specials.

The literary-themed cocktail bar and lounge provides an extensive collection of distilled spirits. Relax around a communal wooden table, the study-like leather sofas or on the patio with a cocktail while enjoying the bites from Bowery Road’s menus.

Tim Ho Wan was created by Chef Mak Kwai Pui and Chef Leung Fai Keung to open their first dim sum restaurant, which also earned them one Michelin star. Adhering to the original Hong Kong recipes, Tim Ho Wan’s dim sum are fresh, tasty and affordable.

Chocolate lovers rejoice. On the corner of 13th Street and Broadway, Max Brenner’s Chocolate Bar & Chocolate Shop offers the best dessert or delectable destination. Favorites such as chocolate crepes to milkshakes can all be had at this location.

Need to stock your room with healthier snack and drinks? One of the original New York City locations, Whole Foods Market located on 14th Street between University Place and Broadway, will help keep your minifridge stocked during your stay.

Another neighborhood grocery staple includes Trader Joe’s. Located on 14th Street between 4th Ave and 3rd Ave., stock up on yummy snacks and other staples for your stay.

The High Line park, located a 25-minute walk from the hotel on the Manhattan’s West side, is a unique 1.45-mile park built on a historic elevated-freight rail line extending from Greenwich Village to Midtown offering visitors nature, art and design.

One of New York’s iconic and landmarked buildings, the Flatiron building is only a 15-minute walk from Hyatt Union Square New York. This triangular 22-story, Beaux-Arts building was built in 1902.

Visit one of the world’s most iconic buildings and take in incredible views of New York City and beyond from the 86th and 102nd floor observation decks. Visit the lobby for intriguing art deco murals and historical exhibits.

Visit the only historic house museum in Lower Manhattan where you can experience remarkable period rooms highlighting 19th Century life for New Yorkers. Comprised of more than 3,000 items, the museum gives an authentic glimpse of the city’s history.

Located a five-minute walk from the hotel, this urban park and historic landmark is a popular gathering spot. Union Square Park is also home to GrowNYC’s year-round Greenmarket consisting of local farmers and vendors as well as the Holiday Market.

This iconic park known for its arch honoring George Washington at the northern gateway to the park, is just a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The park offers fountain, chess plaza, petanque courts, playground and dog park.

Located in Greenwich Village, New York University (NYU) is an elite private university featuring 20 schools, colleges, and institutes. Situated just 6 blocks away, our hotel near NYU is the ideal place to stay for parents, faculty and for students taking campus tours.

This prestigious art and design school is one of five schools within The New School, a liberal arts college and performing arts school also offers undergraduate and graduate programs.

Elizabeth Arden’s Red Door Spa, located at the north end of Union Square Park, partnered with the hotel to offer our guest’s discounted luxury spa services. The two-story urban escape offers a variety of full-spa services as well as express services.

Browse 18 miles of new and used books at this New York institution—open since 1927—offering every genre including a rare-book collection. Catch your favorite author during one of their many events.

This popular sneaker retailer, carries rare and brand name sneakers. Located on Broadway, between 11th and 12th Streets, this sneaker-haven also consigns lightly worn shoes.

Founded 165 years ago, Kiehl’s began as a homeopathic pharmacy at 13th Street and 3rd Avenue. Today, walk one block from the hotel to explore this high-end skin care and cosmetics retailer.

Known for its young, artsy population that demands unique lifestyle accessories, Greenwich Village offers a variety of shoe shops along 8th Street to the one-of-a-kind eclectic boutiques selling quirky goodies. The neighborhood runs west along from Broadway to the West Side Highway and from 14th Street to West Houston Street.

Known for its counterculture, the East Village has a variety of vintage and specialty stores to help complete your rock-n-roll style. You’ll find well known vintage shops such as Trash and Vaudeville and Screaming Mimi’s.