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A 10-minute walk north of the hotel, Columbus Circle is bordered by Time Warner Center on one side, and the expansive Central Park on the other. Take a jog or bike ride through the park, or row across the 22-acre lake. Prefer indoor exercise? The hotel's fitness center is open 24 hours.
Now that you've worked up an appetite, visit Shimizu Sushi & Shochu Bar, located in the lobby of Washington Jefferson Hotel. At this intimate Japanese restaurant, you can sample the chef's choice sushi platter and try a glass of the distilled beverage shochu (you may never be satisfied with sake again).
After a late night on the town (or at the shochu bar), return to your cozy room and relax in a sumptuous bed with a down duvet and Frette linens. Unwind with a movie on the flat-panel HDTV with complimentary Internet access, or dock your iPod on the clock radio and play your own tunes. Check email with wireless Internet access--it's complimentary throughout the hotel. Wash away the stress of the city with indulgent Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities in the limestone bathroom.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.
Shimizu Sushi & Shochu Bar - Independently owned and operated, this intimate Japanese restaurant features a 7-seat sushi bar, a cozy dining room, and a bar serving the distilled Japanese beverage shochu. Open for lunch and dinner Mon-Sat.
Open 24 hours via guestroom key, the fitness center provides free weights, strength-training equipment, and cardio machines.
A 10-minute walk from Washington Jefferson Hotel, 843-acre Central Park features a lake with rowboat rentals, 21 playgrounds, tennis courts, horseback riding, and miles of trails for jogging, biking, and hiking.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Let the West Coast have Hollywood; Broadway’s lights are just as bright, and many screen actors come to the Great White Way to gain acting credibility. Area attractions include Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and the Museum of Modern Art. Resplendent St. Patrick’s Cathedral takes up a block at Fifth and 50th. Once seedy, Times Square now hosts ABC, MTV, and NASDAQ.
see all hotels in New York"Small but nice"
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"New York in 4 days!"
This hotel is in an awesome location and only one block away from the theater where we saw Wicked! The staff were very friendly and helpful. We were also only a block away from some great restaurants on 9th Avenue that were very reasonably priced.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Close to all must-see sights"
Very friendly and super helpful hotel staff! They were the best ever!!! (-:Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice tiny gem near Broadway & Times Square"
Overall there is no furniture but the bed - yet a very comfy bed! Nicely appointed bathroom, and small closet. Thankfully there was a luggage rack, but otherwise not much more. However, I will only fault it for that - there were mornings that I went downstairs and used the chairs in the lobby to get my shoes and socks on - LOL. The hotel itself was […] steps away from Broadway and Times Square - I was able to walk to all of the shows I was seeing. Taxis and pedicabs also abundant. Hotel staff was very professional and courteous - even assisted us with a car service our last day since we needed to go to LaGuardia just to pick up our rental car. They even stored our luggage so we could grab brunch before we left...classy folks. Only wish the physical room was a bit larger. Otherwise I see the Washington Jefferson has a classy little gem of a classic hotel. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"A descent place to just sleep NOT VACATION!!!"
If you're looking for a place to just sleep, the Washington Jefferson Hotel is the place for you. We stayed on the third floor, the hallways were not air conditioned, thus making our room very humid. Be forewarned that the shower door is tiny, if you are a person with junk in the trunk- or hood for that matter, you will have trouble getting in and […] out! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Overall convenient location and nice experience"
It was a nice spot close to theaters, dining, MOMA, subway - pretty street and good basic room. We were upgraded to mini suite which was very comfortable.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Deceptive Advertising"
I had considered staying at this hotel a number of times before, and passed up MUCH better hotels to check out a different place and neighborhood on this stay. Apparently there is not much difference between the "Standard" Room and the "Petite" room except the price. Now, I understand that New York Hotel rooms are small, but in probably a dozen visits […] I've never been able to open the door of the room without getting out of bed. When I called the desk to point out that I didn't reserve a "Petite" room, I was told that I got the standard room, and that the extra charge was the difference between a Double and Queen Bed. Silly me. No effort to accomodate me in any way. "Suckah!" Basically I felt duped and won't stay there again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Can't control your room temperature"
The good: Great location, close to most of the attractions and still quiet. Clean rooms. Good service. The bad: You'd expect from any 3+ stars hotel to be able to control your room temperature. Not only you couldn't do that, but even to turn heating on we had to call hotel staff that would send someone in the room to turn some hidden valve. After the […] heating was turned on, for some reason during the night it would turn off and resume in the morning. Again we had to call and eventually they sent a radiator to the room. To be specific, the room temperature felt like 68-70 during the day with the heating off and dropped to about 65-67 during the night, even with the heating turned on. Water pressure in the shower was low, making it difficult to take a shower. Also, there was no fan in the bathroom to ventilate the air. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"The rooms are too small"
The Washington Jefferson Hotel in New York- For the price we paid their should have been a lot more space. My daughter and I went for 2 nights. The location was close to Times Square which was nice just try to stay out of your room as long as possible. Twin beds on boards, no closet, walls are paper thin and no sink space. The shower and t.v. were nice. […] The staff is nice also. Just felt it was overpriced for the room. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Location and helpful staff"
Loved the stay, for the location and extremely helpful staff. Front rooms slightly noisy but managable. Clean and new bathrooms with soft linens, Would stay again because of the staff and location!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Washington Jefferson Hotel in NYC"
Extremely small room. Didn't get replacement towels every day. Great location. Helpful front desk, but cleaning people very slow or didn't show up 2 days.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Washington Jefferson NYC good location"
The Washington Jefferson NYC was in a good location, about 3 blocks off of Broadway on 51st. Subway was only a block away and there were 4 restaurants across the street and next door. You just have to remember that it is a boutique hotel and very small. It was nice that the staff knew you by name, but the elevator only held three people at a time,which […] could make for a long wait had the hotel been full. We had a king size bed with a two foot walkway around it. The shower was hot with good pressure, but sink was so small you had to leave your toothbrush on the desk by the bed. No storage except for a small wardrobe, so had to live out of the suitcase. We felt comfortable walking in the neighborhood, but it was a little too compact for us. Would be great for a one or two night stay. The staff was very helpful and worked hard to make it a great experience. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"WJ Hotel 7 night stay"
The WJ Hotel provided an excellent home base for my trip to NYC. The hotel rooms are very small, and have very little closet space, and no extra room for storing bags, but the rooms and common areas were very clean and comfortable. We did miss having a coffee maker in the room, but the IPod deck was a nice touch. The hotel is in an excellent location […] on a quiet street, and it is a block away from the trendy Hell's Kitchen area which offers many food and bar choices. It is a few blocks away from Time Square and the Theatre District. The WJ staff were wonderful and the managers were excellent and accomodated all of my special requests. I was traveling with a parent with limited mobility and needing a wheelchair, and the management made sure all of our needs were met. I would recommend this WJ Hotel without reservation. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Hotel in New York"
The room was tiny but very clean. The front desk staff were very accomodating. We had a great stay.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Excellent location"
The Washington-Jefferson hotel is perfectly located. It is 9 blocks away from the port authority and 9 blocks from central park. Plenty of restaurants around it, so you can choose where to go. The hotel personnel were nice and helpful. Our room was very small but it was clean. the elevator is old and small but it is ok. the bathroom was quite small […] too. I think it is a bit expensive for the size of the room but again, the location is perfect. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Would have rated higher....."
Very professional, helpful staff and very clean rooms, in general, but at some point, management will need to bite the bullet and put in a vent in the bathroom or make sure they bleach the shower grout after each visit. The bathroom was nicely updated and appeared clean, until you checked out the shower stall grout. That said, it's all too common in […] hotels, so i just appreciated the dark tile. I suggest more lighting. There were only 2 lights in the room, and they were dim. It made reading difficult. I had to take off the shade and move the lamp next to me on the bed. Teeny room; I was grateful to have had the heads-up from other reviewers. Even tinier elevator. That said, I would stay there again. It suffers from age, but the staff go out of their way to respond to your needs and the price was right. And the bath towels were luxuriously thick. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Pleasant but tight"
Selected mainly on location, the hotel was sufficient for a weekend stay. Other than the lobby, everything was a tight fit, from hallways, room, and bathroom. The king-size bed filled the small room, but it was nevertheless comfortable. Bathroom was a little too tiny for comfort. It was clean and nicely appointed, but you had to take care not to bump […] elbows (or head) on fixtures. LCD TV and bedside iPod dock were pleasant additions. Standard home window A/C unit let in traffic noise for the street-facing room (a pothole didn't help when trucks and buses drove by). Staff was cheerful and helpful. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Excellent location room can improve"
This hotel has an excellent location if you are visiting NY. There is room to improve on overall condition of room :) AC in the coolest setting just gets the room to a 'fresh' condition and shower had mold stains in the corners. But since I used it only for sleep it was OK.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Enjoyed our stay!"
Our room was small but comfortable. Loved the fact that it offered free WiFi! The service was unbeatable. Everyone was very nice and eager to please. We really enjoyed the location. It is close enough to walk to shows & restaurants near Times-Square but a block away from the huge crowds. The tree-lined street made for a nice atmosphere as well. Would […] definitely stay here again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Washington Jefferson Hotel, NYC"
I vacationed in NYC with my 12 year old daughter and we stayed at the WJ Hotel. As most affordable hotels in NYC, the rooms were very small, but we were only in it to shower and sleep, so it didn't bother us. You can tell the building is old, but the room was updated and clean. Location was EXTREMELY convenient. We were a two minute walk from Gershwin […] Theater where we saw "Wicked". It was a five-10 minute walk to both Rockefeller Center and Times Square with lots to see on the way. The staff is EXTREMELY helpful. Not only will they give you directions, but will also give you tips like when the best time to go is. They suggested we see the Empire State Building later in the evening, and we were able to walk right in with no line. I forgot my phone in a car they called to take my daughter and me to the airport. They got it from the car company and shipped it to me. I had it at noon the next day! Great hotel, great service. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Washington Jefferson Hotel in midtown Manhattan"
Small hotel located in a quiet and convenient spot in midtown Manhattan. Although there was no business center or any kind of breakfast offered in the hotel the rooms and lobby were well maintained and very clean. The room was small but adequate. The bathroom was updated and clean. The staff were excerionally helpful and courteous. My only complaint […] was my room did not have centralized air-conditioning and the window unit was loud and cumbersome in such a small space. I otherwise would gladly return and stay there again and would also recommend to others for short stays. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great location, excellent place to stay."
Clean, convenient, friendly, comfortable, walking distance to Times Square, Rock Plaza, etc. I'll always stay there from now on.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great first visit"
We arrived several hours before check-in and were told it was no problem to hold our bags until the room was ready. Our first night the room had a queen bed so we checked to see if any double twins were available. They were not that night but would be for the rest of our stay. They told us just to make sure our suitcases were packed and they would move […] the bags to a new room as soon as it was ready. When we came back, everything was moved and they had put my earring that I must have left on the nightstand in an envelope on top of my bag. The rooms were both clean and the furnishings were simple but comfortable. The air conditioning in the room is a window unit but not too noisy. Our second room faced the street but the noise level was not intrusive. The location was perfect for our stay. It was a quick walk to the subway, Central Park, Times Square and lots of restaurants. I will definitely stay here again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Washington Jefferson Hotel - very convenient"
The location was great, but the room and the bathroom are very small. The King size bed just about filled the entire room, and there is very little room in the bathroom. The hotel is located about a block away from the theater where "Wicked" is showing, so it was very convenient for us.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Enjoyed our stay very much"
Room was small, but very well arranged for two with a king bed. 3rd floor just above street level may have some travelers wishing for an interior room. If you are a light sleeper, the noise will definetly be a concern. Hotel staff were very pleasant, not pushy but willing to help however and whenever asked. Hotel location is excellent, if one is intent […] on seeing the sites and places around Times Square. Subway and numerous bus rides were just 2 blocks away. This is not a hotel if the purpose is to stay around the hotel and relax. It offered a very comfortable bed at a descent price. We will be back. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Washington Jefferson exceeded expectations"
We just returned from four nights at the Washington Jefferson. From check in to check out the staff and accomodations were wonderful. Helpful staff, clean, comfortable rooms and quiet each night. We could not hear any neighbors through the walls. The location was two blocks from the Gershwin theatre and a little further to Time Square. The size of the […] room was not an issue. The WJ sign at night was a welcome sight each night when we returned and this hotel was a major part in the success of our trip. We will definitely recommend to our friends and stay again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Washington Jefferson Hotel"
The hotel staff were exceptional. Our room was clean but cramped. This was worth the stay due to its location. You can walk to MOMA, Rockefeller Center, the Theatre district and Times Square. When not walking, the subway is right there and there are plenty of taxis available.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Convenient location and responsive staff"
This was my first trip with my son to New York City. The room was small but after reading up on reviews of hotels in NYC, we were expecting it. The staff was responsive and the room is relatively quiet considering how much activities are going on in the neighborhood. We enjoyed the location which is close to all tourist sites and near subway stations. […] Will come back again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Washington Jefferson Hotel - VERY clean"
I was pleasantly surprised at the WJ Hotel. What a clean, quiet hotel and in the middle of the hustle and bustle! I was expecting to hear sirens all night, but never heard one. Room was small, but very clean. I highly recommend the WJ to anyone traveling to NYC.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"WJ is perfect for theatre/Times Square buffs"
Location is key here with so many things to do, eat, shows to see. Hotel itself is an older style hotel but in good, clean condition. Room was very clean, and very small (but that is expected in town). Down comforters, crisp linens in bright white. Twin beds (double room) were a bit too firm and on a slab (not a boxspring) so I had difficulty sleeping […] but I'm used to a piilow top so blast my Princess and Pea like back. I'd give this a solid 3.5 out of 5 and say this is perfect for night on the towners as you just go back to shower and sleep anyway. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Very impressed! Staff was efficient and friendly!.. Rooom was clean and very comfortable! Great location! I will definetly return!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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the location is perfect!!!Near by almost everything you have to see in NYC!!Even if the room are a little small the confort and the cleanliness are amazing!! we are very happy to have chose WJ hotel and we will come back for our next trip! totally recommendedGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Washington Jefferson in New York"
The hotel was in an excellent location - about half way between Central Park and Time Square. Hotel was very clean, staff excellent. The room was small but very up-to-date. Our room was on the 51 St side of the bldg which was very noisy at night. They advised that they would be sound proofing the window sometime in the near future.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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Rooms very small even by NY standards, but simple, tasteful and clean. Location walkable to theaters, restaraunts and 2 subway lines. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. We were 2 single women travelling with children and neighborhood and hotel felt very safe.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great location and staff"
The staff and location are what keep the rooms filled at this small hotel. If you upgrade to a superior room, you'll have some space to move around and a large bed. Otherwise, the rooms are very small. We've stayed there three times and would stay there again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Location Location Location"
Clean, friendly, and great location. The room was very small, but the bed was comfortable, and we didn't plan to do anything in the hotel except sleep, so it was okay for that. The proximity to Times Square and the theatres and restaurants were the reason we chose it, and it was fine for what we needed.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"The Washington Jefferson"
Nice little hotel. However, because it's in an older section of the city the rooms were tiny, tiny, tiny. If you are alone, it's manageable. If you are travelling with 1 other person (hopefully), the quaintness becomes an instant crowd. You will not be able to open the door without bumping each other. On the other hand, the location is to DIE for. You […] are a short walk away from any of the most popular spots in NYC. North, south, east or west, it doesn't matter which direction you take, you are likely to end up in a happening spot. 2.5 stars for room and 4.5 stars for location. Room was very clean! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Good access to Midtown & to subway"
Terrific. Desk staff were extremely friendly and helpful.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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