Hyatt Centric Times Square New York
Best for skyline views and a compact, modern Times Square stay with a high-floor rooftop bar.
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Hyatt Centric Times Square New York vs New York Marriott Marquis
Hyatt Centric Times Square New York is a 4.5-star, 54-floor lifestyle hotel with a rooftop cocktail bar (Bar 54) and a 24-hour fitness center — good for travelers who want contemporary rooms, skyline views and a central-but-slimmer Times Square base. New York Marriott Marquis is a large, 4.5-star Broadway-and-Times-Square convention hotel with nearly 2,000 rooms and extensive event space — read this if you need a big hotel with lots of on-site meeting, dining and event options.
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New York Marriott Marquis
Best for large groups, conferences or travelers who want an immediately recognizable, full-service Times Square hotel with many restaurants and meeting rooms.
Quick Verdict: Hyatt Centric Times Square New York vs New York Marriott Marquis
When Hyatt Centric wins: choose Hyatt Centric if you want a more boutique/lifestyle feel in a tall, slimmer building with high-floor city views, a 54th-floor rooftop bar (21+), and straightforward access to Times Square without the scale of a convention property.
When Marriott Marquis wins: choose New York Marriott Marquis if you need lots of on-site meeting or event space, multiple restaurants and bars, or a very large hotel footprint right on Broadway and Times Square.
Bottom line: both put you in the middle of Midtown and Broadway — pick Hyatt Centric for a more modern, view-focused stay and Marriott Marquis for scale, conference facilities and multiple on-site dining options.
Hyatt Centric Times Square New York vs New York Marriott Marquis – At a Glance
| Category | Hyatt Centric Times Square New York | New York Marriott Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Lifestyle, high-rise city hotel with rooftop bar | Large, Broadway-centred convention hotel |
| Location (Times Square) | About 1 block / 0.1 mi from Times Square | |
| Size (rooms/floors) | 487 rooms across 54 floors | 1,971 rooms (supplier listing) — very large |
| Meeting & event space | Several small/medium meeting rooms and rooftop event spaces (~2,800 sq ft cited, plus rooftop) | Extensive conference center and 48 meeting rooms (124,755 sq ft / 11,590 m²) |
| Restaurants & bars | T45 Kitchen + Bar, T45 Market (grab-and-go), Bar 54 rooftop | Multiple on-site restaurants (3) and 2 bars/lounges plus coffee shops |
| Pool | No pool | Not published |
| Fitness & wellness | 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes and skyline views; no on-site spa | 24-hour fitness facilities listed; spa: Not published |
| Known for | Bar 54 (one of the highest open-air hotel rooftop bars in NYC) and high-floor views | Iconic Times Square/Broadway location and large event spaces |
| Parking | Valet parking (on-site) — published nightly rates and height limits | |
| Wi‑Fi | Complimentary Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas | |
Location: both put you in the middle of Times Square
Hyatt Centric Times Square New York – Location
Hyatt Centric sits on West 45th Street, about one block from Times Square and a short walk to Broadway theatres and Rockefeller Center.
- Address: 135 W 45th St, near 6th and 7th Avenues.
- Times Square about 0.1 mi; Richard Rodgers Theatre and Broadway theatres are minutes away.
- Many subway connections and attractions within short walking distance.
Hyatt Centric is ideal if you want quick walking access to Broadway and Times Square from a mid-block location.
New York Marriott Marquis – Location
New York Marriott Marquis sits on Broadway in the heart of the theater district, with immediate access to Times Square and Broadway theatres.
- Address: 1535 Broadway; listed distance to Broadway/Times Square: 0.1 km / 0.1 mi.
- Surrounded by show venues and tourist sights like Rockefeller Center and Bryant Park within a few blocks.
- Multiple nearby subway lines and heavy foot traffic typical of Times Square.
Marriott Marquis is the most instantly recognizable, large-scale Times Square option for theatergoers and visitors who want to be right on Broadway.
Rooms: compact modern rooms vs very large room inventory
Hyatt Centric Times Square New York – Rooms
Hyatt Centric has 487 rooms across 54 floors with several room categories and high-floor city views.
- Room types include Room (Times Square View), Room, 1 King Bed, Room, 2 Queen Beds, multiple suites including Premier Suite with sofa bed.
- Rooms on higher floors (27th and above) offer floor-to-ceiling windows and skyline views.
- Renovation completed in 2022; complimentary Wi‑Fi included.
Pick Hyatt Centric for a modern, view-forward room in a high-rise hotel.
New York Marriott Marquis – Rooms
New York Marriott Marquis maintains a very large inventory of rooms (1,971 guestrooms listed) with a range of accessible options and Times Square–view rooms.
- Room names from supplier listing include Room, 1 King Bed (Times Square View Room) and many accessible or corner premier options.
- Smart TVs and wired/wireless internet available (in-room internet listed as surcharge).
- Rooms suit a range of travelers from solo guests to families and groups given the high room count.
Marriott Marquis is the practical choice for large bookings or varied room needs thanks to its huge room inventory and many accessible room types.
Dining & drinks: rooftop cocktail scene vs many on-site outlets
Hyatt Centric Times Square New York – Dining & drinks
Hyatt Centric focuses on a street-level restaurant, a grab-and-go market and a notable rooftop bar.
- T45 Kitchen + Bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with indoor/outdoor seating.
- T45 Market provides grab-and-go options and dietary-friendly choices.
- Bar 54 (54th floor) is a 21+ rooftop cocktail bar with indoor and terrace seating and reservation/dress-code rules.
Hyatt Centric centers much of its social life on Bar 54 — a key draw for adults seeking skyline cocktails.
New York Marriott Marquis – Dining & drinks
Marriott Marquis offers multiple restaurants and bars on-site — useful when you want a variety of dining choices without leaving the hotel.
- Supplier listing shows 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and 2 coffee shops/cafes.
- Broadway Lounge and other outlets provide on-site dining and room service options.
- Buffet breakfast is available for a fee; children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast per supplier listing.
Choose Marriott Marquis if you want many on-site dining options and the convenience of multiple bars and cafes.
Pools / signature amenity: rooftop bar vs large event center
Hyatt Centric Times Square New York – Pools / signature amenity
Hyatt Centric does not have a pool; its signature public amenity is Bar 54, the high rooftop bar.
- No on-site swimming pool (hotel FAQ and multiple sites).
- Bar 54 positioned as one of the highest open-air hotel rooftop bars in the city.
- Destination fee includes perks like Citi Bike passes and discounts at T45 Market.
Hyatt Centric’s standout public feature is its rooftop bar and high-floor city outlook, not a pool or spa.
New York Marriott Marquis – Pools / signature amenity
New York Marriott Marquis’s signature strength is its large conference and event footprint rather than leisure pools.
- Conference center and 48 meeting rooms totaling about 124,755 sq ft (11590 m²) of event space.
- Multiple banquet and restaurant venues support large events and groups.
- No pool is explicitly listed in the supplied facts (pool cell above marked 'Not published').
Marriott Marquis is primarily a full-service, events-focused hotel rather than a resort with pool/beach amenities.
Wellness & nightlife: fitness and a rooftop lounge vs big-hotel nightlife options
Hyatt Centric Times Square New York – Wellness & nightlife
Hyatt Centric provides a 24-hour fitness center and nightlife centered on Bar 54.
- Fitness center open 24 hours with Peloton bikes, treadmills and weights and skyline views.
- No on-site spa (hotel FAQ states none; nearby spa recommendations available).
- Bar 54 enforces a 21+ policy and dress code and can be reserved or closed for private events.
Hyatt Centric is good for active travelers who want a late-night rooftop option in walking distance of shows.
New York Marriott Marquis – Wellness & nightlife
Marriott Marquis lists 24-hour fitness facilities and multiple bars; nightlife is tied to its restaurants/bars and Times Square surroundings.
- 24-hour fitness facilities are available per supplier listing.
- Two bars/lounges and several restaurants mean on-site evening options.
- Heavy foot-traffic location means nightlife and after-show crowds are right outside the hotel.
Marriott Marquis provides more on-site evening and dining choices and places you directly within Times Square’s nighttime bustle.
Who Wins? Best Pick by Travel Style
Hyatt Centric Times Square New York
Hyatt Centric — Bar 54 is a high-floor rooftop cocktail bar with skyline views (21+ only).
New York Marriott Marquis
New York Marriott Marquis — extensive conference center and 48 meeting rooms (large total event space).
New York Marriott Marquis
New York Marriott Marquis — multiple restaurants, bars and cafes on-site for varied meals without leaving the property.
Hyatt Centric Times Square New York
Hyatt Centric — smaller inventory, updated rooms (2022 renovation) and a street-level restaurant plus grab-and-go market.
Frequently asked questions
See all FAQs →Hyatt Centric Times Square New York vs New York Marriott Marquis: FAQs
Which hotel has the rooftop bar?
Hyatt Centric has Bar 54 on the 54th floor; access is 21+ with a dress code. New York Marriott Marquis does not list a rooftop bar like Bar 54.
Which hotel is better for conferences or large groups?
New York Marriott Marquis — it has a large conference center and 48 meeting rooms totaling roughly 124,755 sq ft (11,590 m²) of event space.
Do either hotel have a pool or spa?
Neither hotel lists an on-site pool in the supplied facts. Hyatt Centric’s official FAQ states it does not have a spa; the Marilyn Monroe spa formerly on-site is listed as permanently closed. Marriott Marquis spa status is Not published in the supplier listing.
Are both hotels within walking distance of Broadway theatres?
Yes. Both hotels are in the Theater District — Hyatt Centric is about a block from Times Square and minutes to Broadway theatres; Marriott Marquis sits on Broadway adjacent to Times Square.
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