The Chatwal New York City by Hyatt, New York CityThe Chatwal New York City by Hyatt in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 44 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0, Agoda 4.1. Rooms from about $978 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on West 44th Street in the Theatre District, The Chatwal is an Art Deco building dating back to 1905. This Hyatt property contains 76 rooms, including 29 suites, and serves travellers wanting proximity to Broadway and Times Square. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and the MYND Spa. On-site dining is available at The Lambs Club Restaurant. The hotel follows specific eco-rules regarding cleaning services and offers butler service for guests. While the location is central, the front desk area is small. The interior was updated in 2017 to provide a contemporary setting within the historic architecture.What stands out

Central Theatre District location

Indoor swimming pool

On-site spa and gym

Butler service available

Watch out for

Small front desk area

Inconsistent service quality

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