Room (COMMODORE LOUNGE ACCESS)

The room has views toward Grand Central Terminal and Midtown Manhattan. Hyatt Grand Central New York sits at 109 East 42nd Street, directly beside the terminal, so you are looking at the heart of the city. The room does not have a balcony or terrace, so the view is enjoyed from the window.

The room has one king bed with a pillowtop mattress and premium, hypo-allergenic bedding, and it sleeps 2 guests. It is best suited to a couple or a solo traveller. A rollaway/extra bed can be added for a surcharge, and a free crib is available for little ones.

At 300 sq. ft., this is a one-bedroom room with the king bed, a desk and the private bathroom. It is climate-controlled, and blackout drapes help with sleep. It is a practical size for a short city stay or a business trip.

The private bathroom has a bathtub and a roll-in shower 56 inches wide, with designer toiletries, towels and a hair dryer. The roll-in shower makes the room a good choice for guests who need step-free bathing access. Housekeeping comes daily.

The room is described as soundproofed. It also has blackout drapes and a pillowtop mattress, which suit restful nights even in a busy part of Manhattan. Being right next to Grand Central, you are close to the action but can still unwind in the room.

This category includes Commodore Lounge access. Every stay at Hyatt Grand Central New York also carries a daily destination fee of $39.99 plus tax (subject to change) per room. It bundles premium Wi-Fi, digital NYT and Financial Times access, a $15 food and beverage market credit per room per day, a self-guided Grand Central audio tour for two and a Macy's VIP passport. In the room itself you also have a 50-inch TV with premium channels, an iPod dock, a minibar and refrigerator, and a laptop-compatible safe.

New York Central is the signature restaurant, serving Western European-inspired cuisine. Breakfast runs 6:30–11:00 a.m. Monday to Friday and until 11:30 a.m. at weekends, with weekend brunch from noon to 2:00 p.m. Dinner is 5:00–11:00 p.m. daily, and reservations are taken by phone or OpenTable. The Lounge at New York Central serves cocktails and small plates, and Market To-Go in the lobby is open 24 hours for snacks, meals to go and Starbucks coffee.

The hotel is directly connected to Grand Central Terminal, giving you access to the 4, 5, 6, 7 and S subway lines and Metro-North trains to Westchester and Connecticut. Times Square is about a 13-minute walk and the Empire State Building about 14 minutes. The hotel has no airport shuttle, so guests use taxis, rideshare or public transport. LaGuardia is about 8 miles away, JFK about 15 and Newark about 17.

Check-in is from 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The minimum age to reserve a room is 18, and an incidental authorization of $145 per night is taken at check-in. The 24-hour StayFit Fitness Center is free for guests. There is no pool or spa, but in-room massage can be arranged for a fee. Valet parking is available for a fee, with rates cited at around $90–$100 per night. Dogs are welcome, with a $75 per night per pet fee.