Westin New York Grand Central, New York CityWestin New York Grand Central in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 293 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.0, Agoda 2.7. Rooms from about $742 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Westin New York Grand Central is a four-star hotel situated in Midtown Manhattan. It sits two blocks from Grand Central Station, providing easy access to the United Nations, Rockefeller Center, and Times Square. The property contains 774 guest rooms featuring Westin Heavenly Beds and air conditioning. Facilities include a fitness centre, an on-site restaurant serving New American cuisine, and 15,000 square feet of meeting space. This hotel suits business travellers and tourists who require central transit links. While the location is convenient, the interior design of the rooms is functional and lacks unique character.What stands out

Close to Grand Central Station

On-site New American restaurant

Pet friendly policy

Extensive meeting facilities

Watch out for

Standardised room decor

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