Hyatt Place New York-Chelsea, New York CityHyatt Place New York-Chelsea in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 346 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.8 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.3, Agoda 2.9. Rooms from about $231 a night (cached, not a live quote).Opened in 2021, this 45-storey Hyatt property sits in the Chelsea neighbourhood near Madison Square Garden and the Empire State Building. The hotel contains 510 rooms with modern interiors, catering to business travellers and families. On-site facilities include The Placery restaurant and bar, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a complimentary breakfast buffet. The hotel operates with mandatory eco-rules and opt-in cleaning services. While the location provides easy access to local shops and transport, the guest rooms are compact in size. Valet parking is available for an extra fee.What stands out

Central Chelsea location

Complimentary breakfast buffet

24-hour fitness centre

Pet friendly

Watch out for

Small guest rooms

Slow elevators

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