The mandatory destination fee explained
The hotel charges a mandatory daily destination fee per room; it is separate from the nightly room rate and covers specific on-site perks such as discounted valet parking, two Citi Bike day passes per stay, and a food discount at T45 Market. The fee is collected by the hotel (visible at booking or at check-in) and is applied per room, per night.
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What the mandatory destination fee is
Hyatt Centric Times Square New York applies a mandatory daily destination fee per room that is separate from your room rate and taxes. The dossier lists the amount as around $40 plus tax (roughly $45.91 including tax).
This fee is charged by the hotel and appears as a separate line item on the reservation or folio rather than being included in the base room price.
- Fee type: mandatory daily destination fee, charged per room
- Listed amount (from dossier): around $40 plus tax (~$45.91 including tax)
- Collected by the hotel and shown separately from nightly room rate
| What | Notes |
|---|---|
| Charge frequency | Per room, per night (mandatory) |
| Who charges it | The hotel (separate from base rate/taxes) |
| Approx. listed amount | Around $40 plus tax (dossier cites ~ $45.91 with tax) |
What the fee includes
The destination fee covers a small package of on-site perks rather than meals or general admission items. The dossier lists specific items included with the fee.
Make sure you check your confirmation or ask the front desk for the exact list at the time of your stay because inclusions can change.
- Two Citi Bike day passes per stay
- 10% off food and non-alcoholic drinks at T45 Market after 11:00 AM
- Discounted valet parking and discounted in-house laundry
| Perk | Details from dossier |
|---|---|
| Citi Bike passes | Two day passes per stay |
| T45 Market discount | 10% off food and non-alcoholic drinks after 11:00 AM |
| Valet parking & laundry | Discounted rates available (specific discount amount not listed in dossier) |
How and when the fee is charged
The destination fee is typically added per room, per night and will appear as a separate charge on your reservation and hotel folio. Some booking platforms display it at time of booking; others show it at check-in or on the final bill.
If you need confirmation of how the fee will appear on your card or folio, ask BookResorts agents (24/7) at +1 (888) 605-1350 or request details from the hotel front desk when you arrive.
- Shown as a separate line item (not part of nightly room rate)
- Charged per room per night
- May appear at booking, at check-in, or on final bill depending on booking channel
| When to confirm | Why |
|---|---|
| Before arrival (booking confirmation) | Some sites show the fee up front |
| At check-in | Hotel may collect or itemize the fee on the folio |
| On final bill / checkout | If not shown earlier, it will appear on your hotel invoice |
How the fee interacts with valet parking and other services
Valet parking at the hotel is offered with standard nightly rates listed by the property; the destination fee includes a discounted valet parking benefit, but the dossier does not specify the discounted amounts. The hotel’s standard valet rates (before any discount) are stated in the dossier.
If you plan to arrive by car or use valet during your stay, ask the front desk or valet team about the exact discount you’ll receive as part of the destination fee.
- Standard valet nightly rates listed by the hotel: Sedan $95 plus tax; SUV $105 plus tax
- Valet garage has height restrictions (confirm if you have a tall vehicle)
- Discounted valet rate is included as a perk of the destination fee (exact discount not specified in dossier)
| Vehicle type | Standard nightly valet rate (dossier) |
|---|---|
| Sedan | $95 plus tax |
| SUV | $105 plus tax |
| Other | Height restrictions apply; contact hotel for details |
Using the included perks during your stay
To use the Citi Bike passes or the T45 Market discount, check with the front desk when you arrive so staff can confirm redemption procedures and any time limits. The T45 Market discount applies to food and non-alcoholic drinks after 11:00 AM, per the dossier.
Bar 54 (the rooftop bar) and T45 Kitchen + Bar have separate menus, hours and age/dress policies; Bar 54 is a 21+ venue with a dress code, and rooftop access can be closed for private events on occasion, so verify availability before planning around it.
- Ask the front desk how to obtain Citi Bike day passes included with the fee
- Show your room/folio if requested to get the 10% T45 Market discount after 11:00 AM
- Check Bar 54 availability—rooftop may be closed for private events and requires 21+ for entry
| Perk | How to redeem (dossier guidance) |
|---|---|
| Citi Bike day passes | Obtain via front desk; two passes per stay |
| T45 Market discount | Show room/folio; applies to food and non-alcoholic drinks after 11:00 AM |
| Valet parking discount | Ask front desk or valet for discounted rate included with fee |
Practical tips and questions to ask at check-in
At check-in (from 4:00 PM; check-out by 11:00 AM), ask the front desk to itemize the destination fee and confirm each perk so there are no surprises on checkout. Government ID and a credit/debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidentals, according to the dossier.
If any perk matters to your trip—like Citi Bike passes or discounted valet—confirm how to redeem it and whether the rooftop Bar 54 will be open during your stay since private events can restrict access.
- Confirm the exact daily fee amount and how it appears on your bill
- Ask how to claim the two Citi Bike passes and the T45 Market discount
- If arriving by car, confirm valet height limits and the discounted rate available through the fee
- If rooftop access is important, ask whether Bar 54 is available or reserved for private events
| Check-in question | Why ask |
|---|---|
| How much is the destination fee per night? | Confirm exact charge and tax calculation |
| How do I redeem Citi Bike passes? | Know where/how to pick up passes and any time limits |
| Is Bar 54 open/available during my stay? | Rooftop may be closed for private events or restricted to 21+ |
