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Top hotels in University Heights
Hyatt Grand Central New York
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with my recent stay at your hotel. Unfortunately, my experience was extremely poor. The room had a very strong musty smell, and the ceiling was covered in visible mold. The humidity was overwhelming and even caused me respiratory discomfort. The bathroom ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Great location (head away from Broadway and find restaurant row over 8th). Comfortable, but small, rooms. Good options with free breakfast. Rum House worth a visit (or two)
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Great room and space was fine - was thinking room would be smaller! Coffee maker was a bonus. Staff at desk were always lovely and friendly. Mostly fine for waiting for lifts/elevators but at busier times was a longer wait. There are 3 though so wasn’t too bad as other reviews worried me about this ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The location is good but everything else is not. Gym looks like it has never been cleaned. The shower had mold, and tub drain didn’t work well. The carper was dirty, the chairs were dirty. The rooms are as when hotel first opened and very outdated.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Excellent hotel right near Penn Station. Large and clean room. Staff was very friendly. Held our bag after we checked out until we headed out to the airport. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Great staff. Clean room with tv, a bed, a closet, a chair, a bathtub - a great price but few amenities. I had to ask for paper cups ( no glasses) or coffee or chargers. The lobby was striking art deco and there was a café in the hotel where you could get coffee. Also a great location if you want ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Heights
Newark Central Business District
While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.
Downtown Newark
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Newark. Top attractions like Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station to see more of the city.
Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Prudential Center or Newark Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
Fairmount
While there might not be top attractions in Fairmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Newark Museum of Art and New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District
While there might not be top attractions in Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall.
South Broad Street
Though South Broad Street may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall.
