
Hyatt Centric Times Square New York
Best for theatergoers and first-time Midtown visitors who want to be steps from Times Square and Broadway.
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Hyatt Centric Times Square New York is a 4.5-star Midtown hotel a block from Times Square with a 54th-floor rooftop bar and a 24-hour fitness center; read this if you want to be in the middle of the theatre district. Lotte New York Palace is a large, landmark 4.5-star luxury hotel by St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Rockefeller Center; read this if you prefer a classic Midtown luxury base near Fifth Avenue shopping and formal event spaces.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for theatergoers and first-time Midtown visitors who want to be steps from Times Square and Broadway.

Best for travelers seeking a large, traditional Midtown luxury hotel with on-site spa and extensive event/banquet facilities.
When Hyatt Centric Times Square wins: Choose Hyatt Centric if you want immediate access to Times Square/Broadway, a high open-air rooftop bar (Bar 54) and a modern, high-floor city-view experience with a 24-hour fitness center.
When Lotte New York Palace wins: Choose Lotte if you want a landmark luxury address near St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Fifth Avenue, a full-service spa, larger room inventory and more formal event and banquet space.
Bottom line: Both are Midtown options with similar star ratings; pick Hyatt Centric for proximity to Times Square and a younger, nightlife-forward feel, or Lotte New York Palace for a traditional luxury stay, on-site spa services, and a more established landmark presence.
| Category | Hyatt Centric Times Square New York | Lotte New York Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Modern, theater-district centered, rooftop-bar energy | Classic Midtown luxury, landmark hotel |
| Location | 135 W 45th St — one block (≈0.1 mi) from Times Square and Broadway | 455 Madison Ave — steps from St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Rockefeller Center |
| Size (rooms) | 487 guest rooms across 54 floors | 909 guestrooms |
| Check-in / check-out | Check-in from 4:00 PM; check-out by 11:00 AM | |
| Pools | No on-site pool | Wheelchair-accessible pool listed |
| Restaurants & bars | T45 Kitchen + Bar, T45 Market (grab-and-go), Bar 54 rooftop | Gold Room (restaurant) and on-site coffee shop/cafe; 1 bar/lounge |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes | Full-service spa on site (massages, facials, body treatments) and health club |
| Event & meeting space | Flexible meeting rooms plus rooftop event space (Bar 54); ~2,800 sq ft of meeting space listed | Conference center and meeting rooms; banquet hall and ballroom available |
| Accessibility & family features | All-ages property; no pets allowed (service animals welcome); accessible rooms available | Family-friendly listing; accessible rooms and many wheelchair-accessible public areas |
| Parking | On-site valet (nightly surcharge) | |
Hyatt Centric sits on West 45th Street a block from Times Square and within easy walking distance of Broadway.
Hyatt Centric is the pick for guests who want to be in the heart of the theatre district and minutes from Times Square.
Lotte New York Palace occupies a landmark Midtown location beside St. Patrick’s Cathedral and near Fifth Avenue shopping.
Lotte is better if you prefer a traditional Midtown luxury address next to St. Patrick’s and Rockefeller Center.
Hyatt Centric offers 487 rooms with high-floor city views and a variety of suites and city-view room categories.
Hyatt Centric focuses on high-floor city views and contemporary rooms sized for Midtown stays.
Lotte New York Palace has a much larger room inventory and a wide range of room and suite types, including Cathedral View and Tower rooms.
Choose Lotte for more room variety and for views that highlight St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Midtown landmarks.
Hyatt Centric pairs a street-level restaurant and grab-and-go market with Bar 54, a high rooftop bar.
Hyatt Centric is for travelers who want a lively rooftop experience and convenient casual dining.
Lotte provides sit-down restaurant(s) and a coffee shop/cafe, with room service during limited hours.
Lotte works better if you want traditional hotel dining and a formal restaurant setting close to Midtown landmarks.
Hyatt Centric does not have a pool but highlights a 24-hour fitness center and rooftop views.
Hyatt Centric centers on fitness and rooftop-skyline experiences rather than pools or spa services.
Lotte New York Palace lists a full-service spa and a health club as on-site amenities.
Lotte is the stronger choice for travelers who want on-site spa services and more extensive wellness facilities.
Hyatt Centric edges toward nightlife and smaller flexible event spaces including a rooftop event venue.
Hyatt Centric suits groups wanting a central nightlife-adjacent venue and smaller corporate or social events.
Lotte lists ballroom, banquet hall and larger conference/meeting facilities for formal events and weddings.
Lotte is better for larger, formal events and traditional wedding or banquet needs.

Hyatt Centric — steps from Times Square and minutes from many Broadway theatres.

Lotte New York Palace — full-service spa, health club and a landmark Midtown presence.

Hyatt Centric — Bar 54 is one of the city's highest open-air hotel rooftops (21+ entry).

Lotte New York Palace — banquet hall, ballroom and extensive conference/event facilities.
Hyatt Centric Times Square is closest — about one block (≈0.1 mi) from Times Square. Lotte is roughly a 10–15 minute walk from Times Square.
Hyatt Centric does not have a pool. Lotte New York Palace lists a wheelchair-accessible pool among its amenities.
Lotte New York Palace has a full-service spa and health club. Hyatt Centric does not have an on-site spa but offers a 24-hour fitness center.
Both properties are all-ages hotels. Note the Hyatt Centric rooftop Bar 54 enforces a 21+ entry policy.
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