
Hyatt Centric Times Square New York
Best for seeing Broadway and Times Square within minutes — plus a high-elevation rooftop bar for skyline views.
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Hyatt Centric Times Square New York is a 4.5-star, all-ages Midtown property one block from Times Square and the theater district — good for theatergoers and first-time Manhattan visitors. Thompson Central Park New York, by Hyatt, is an upscale lifestyle hotel a few blocks south of Central Park — a better fit for travelers who want a quieter Midtown base closer to the park and Fifth Avenue.
Updated · about 1.0 km apart

Best for seeing Broadway and Times Square within minutes — plus a high-elevation rooftop bar for skyline views.

Best for a slightly quieter Midtown stay near Central Park, with multiple on-site dining options and meeting space.
When Hyatt Centric Times Square New York wins: pick Hyatt Centric if you want to be in the thick of the theater district and Times Square, prefer a rooftop cocktail spot (Bar 54), or need 24-hour fitness and immediate subway access for sightseeing.
When Thompson Central Park New York wins: choose Thompson if you want to be closer to Central Park, prefer an upscale lifestyle hotel with multiple on-site restaurants and larger meeting/event facilities, or value a location near Carnegie Hall and Fifth Avenue shopping.
Bottom line: both are solid Midtown choices. Hyatt Centric is the go-to for Times Square/Broadway convenience and a standout rooftop bar; Thompson is a steadier, slightly more park-adjacent lifestyle option with more on-site dining and event capacity.
| Category | Hyatt Centric Times Square New York | Thompson Central Park New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Midtown, lively, theater-district focused | Upscale lifestyle, park- and shopping-adjacent |
| Location | 135 W 45th St — one block from Times Square and the Broadway theatres | 119 W 56th St — steps from Carnegie Hall and a short walk to Central Park |
| Size (rooms) | 487 guestrooms across 54 floors | 587 guestrooms |
| Audience / age policy | All-ages property (minimum check-in age 18; rooftop Bar 54 is 21+) | All-ages property (not adults-only) |
| Pools | No — the hotel does not have a swimming pool | |
| Restaurants & bars | T45 Kitchen + Bar, T45 Market grab-and-go, Bar 54 rooftop lounge (21+ area) | Three on-site restaurants including Burger Joint, room service available, and a coffee shop/cafe |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa (concierge recommends nearby options); 24-hour fitness center | On-site spa listed (wheelchair-accessible) plus fitness facilities and hair salon |
| Known for | Proximity to Times Square and a very high rooftop bar (Bar 54) | Park-adjacent location near Carnegie Hall and Fifth Avenue; upscale lifestyle branding |
| Event & meeting space | Multiple meeting rooms plus rooftop and terrace event options (approx. 2,800 sq ft of flexible space noted) | Five meeting rooms available and reception/wedding services |
| Parking | Valet parking available (nightly surcharge) | |
Hyatt Centric sits at 135 W 45th St, one block from Times Square and a short walk to many Midtown attractions.
Choose Hyatt Centric for being in the heart of the theater and Times Square action.
Thompson Central Park New York is on West 56th Street near Carnegie Hall and a short walk to Central Park.
Pick Thompson to stay closer to Central Park and Fifth Avenue shopping without being far from Midtown sights.
Hyatt Centric offers 487 rooms across 54 floors with high-floor city views available on upper levels.
Hyatt Centric is best if you want Midtown skyline or Times Square views and a range of room categories.
Thompson lists 587 guestrooms and a broad set of room and suite types, including park-view and high-floor lounge options.
Thompson suits travelers seeking larger inventory of room types and park-view or lounge-access categories.
Hyatt Centric’s food and drink mix centers on T45 Kitchen + Bar, a grab-and-go market, and the rooftop Bar 54.
Hyatt Centric is great for theater-going dinners and a dramatic rooftop bar experience.
Thompson offers multiple on-site restaurants, a coffee shop and in-room dining (limited hours).
Thompson is the better pick if you want several on-site dining choices without leaving the hotel.
Hyatt Centric’s signature on-site amenity is its high-floor rooftop bar and a 24-hour fitness center.
If a rooftop bar and 24-hour gym matter, Hyatt Centric has those on property.
Thompson emphasizes on-site dining and event space; supplier listing also notes a wheelchair-accessible spa and hair salon.
Thompson’s strengths are on-site restaurants, meeting space and an accessible spa/salon.
Hyatt Centric covers fitness on-site and nightlife via Bar 54, but no spa is currently offered.
Choose Hyatt Centric for late-night rooftop drinks and around-the-clock workouts.
Thompson provides a salon and an on-site spa listed in supplier amenities, plus in-house restaurants for evening dining.
If on-site spa services and evening dining options are priorities, Thompson is the stronger fit.

One block from Times Square and minutes from Broadway theatres — ideal for catching shows.

Short walk to Central Park and close to Carnegie Hall and Fifth Avenue shopping.

Bar 54 is a very high rooftop cocktail bar with indoor/outdoor terrace seating.

Three restaurants, a coffee shop, and room service give more in-house meal choices.
Hyatt Centric Times Square New York is one block from Times Square; Thompson is a longer walk north.
Hyatt Centric does not have a pool. Thompson’s supplier listing does not show a pool either.
Thompson lists an on-site, wheelchair-accessible spa and a hair salon. Hyatt Centric does not have an on-site spa and refers guests to nearby providers.
Both properties are all-ages (not adults-only). Note Hyatt Centric’s rooftop Bar 54 enforces a 21+ entry policy.
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