Hyatt Centric Wall Street
New York City
Hyatt Centric Wall Street is located in the hustle and bustle of New York City’s Financial District. This hotel is a great use of suite upgrade awards in the city, with its sizable rooms and natural light. Wanting to avoid the insanity of Manhattan’s Midtown / Times Square? Lower Manhattan is a wonderful option with convenient subway access.
HYATT LOYALTY HIGHLIGHTS
Globalists receive complimentary breakfast at the restaurant on site, Wall and Water. Both a la carte and buffet are included.
Suite Upgrade Awards (SUAs) are accepted for the Centric Suite.
Hand-written welcome note, bottled water, and little box of chocolates received as a Globalist.
Always appreciate a welcome gift, as a Hyatt Globalist!
HOTEL BRAND OVERVIEW
Centric is one of Hyatt’s “lifestyle” brands, with hotels generally having a modern aesthetic that reflects the property’s destination. Here, you can see hints of the hotel’s Financial District surroundings, such as the bull in the lobby.
This hotel transitioned brands post-COVID, from Andaz to Hyatt Centric.
As a Centric-branded hotel, you can see reflection of the surrounding NYC Financial District in the aesthetic
BOOKING
This is a Hyatt category 5 (out of 8), meaning a stay here requires 20,000 Hyatt points per night at the standard rate. Cash rates are typically around $200 to $400 per night.
I opted to book a standard room with cash at $188 per night (a long-term, refundable discounted rate for one week), then applied a suite upgrade award (SUA).
LOCATION
Hyatt Centric is located right on Wall Street, a straight shot east from Trinity Church and the New York Stock Exchange.
The immediate area is not the best in the city for foodies, but there are plenty of places to eat. A lot of grab-and-go options due to the office buildings around.
If you want to explore other areas of Manhattan, one of the perks of being in this location is its proximity to multiple subway lines and express trains. You can hop on at Wall Street station and get all the way to Times Square in 15 minutes.
Hyatt Centric is located right on the corner of Wall Street and Water Street
The hotel has city views, with some rooms even having partial views of the East River
CHECK IN
The check in process was swift, with no wait. The suite I had reserved through a Suite Upgrade Award (SUA) was confirmed.
I was informed that the complimentary breakfast for Globalists would be at the restaurant on-site, Wall and Water. Breakfast is charged to the room, then removed by the front desk prior to check out. However, the expenses were not reversed on my bill, but later done so when my Hyatt Concierge reached out to the hotel manager.
The hallways continued a modern aesthetic of mostly whites and blues with occasional splashes of fun color
ROOM
On the desk of the room, I found a hand-written welcome note, thanking me for being a Hyatt Globalist, and little box of chocolates with bottles of water—a nice touch.
I've stayed in the standard suite multiple times, and my favorite aspect of it is the amount of natural light. The size is also generous for NYC, being plenty of room for two people, as well as a family, I'd imagine.
Given the amount of windows and natural light, it’s nice that you can use a switch by the bed to automatically close the shades before you go to sleep, then open them back up in the morning.
One point of disappointment in the room was that there is no Chromecast, which I know can be hit or miss at hotels.
The Centric Suite has a separate sitting area with a TV, a work space, and king bed
Multiple windows with city views provide great natural light in the room
The aesthetic is more on the modern and minimalistic side, but with nice pops of detail and color
The bed is located in an alcove within the room, with plenty of space for two people
The bathroom has a separate shower and bath, where you can relax after a long day of walking around the city
BeeKind products provided in the bathroom
The furniture was elegant, with blues and white
AMENITIES
Breakfast is served at the onsite restaurant, Wall and Water. We never had to wait for a table, and took advantage of both the a la carte and buffet options.
If you’re looking to grab a quick coffee or tea, they have a station located on the second floor, near the elevators.
There is a no-frills gym in the building. It has treadmills, bikes (no Peloton), and free weights. No windows, but it’s fine if you just want a simple workout. There’s an Equinox up the street if you’re looking for a luxury gym.
Grab coffee or tea on the second floor
Hyatt Globalists can order a la carte or from the buffet at Wall and Water
The eggs benedict hit the spot! Plenty of hollandaise sauce
The onsite gym is nothing fancy, but has cardio machines and free weights
SERVICE
I’ve stayed at this property multiple times and the service is not something that particularly stands out, but everyone I’ve encountered has been nice.
It doesn’t have the warmness and attention that you would get at nearby Gild Hall or The Beekman—it seems to cater more to business travelers relative to those hotels, which makes sense.
NEARBY ACTIVITIES
NYC has an endless list of activities, nearly all of which are easily accessible from Hyatt Centric Wall Street either by walking or hopping on the subway.
Within walking distance, you can tour Trinity Church, spend a few hours at the 9/11 Museum, shop at the Oculus, or hop on a ferry to the Statue of Liberty.
Staying at Hyatt Centric Wall Street puts you at the heart of America’s financial world
SUMMARY
I’ve stayed at Hyatt Centric Wall Street multiple times and plan to return. If you’re looking to use a suite upgrade award in NYC, their suites have nice natural light and space. Cash rates are usually significantly lower than the nearby Beekman, but if you’re redeeming points, The Beekman is only one category higher and worth the difference, in my opinion.
Suite upgrade awards are put to good use at Hyatt Centric Wall Street!
