Bryant Park Hotel
A room with Bryant Park right outside
About this hotel
Bryant Park Hotel is a four-star property in Midtown, across from Bryant Park, rated 9.1 out of 10 by recent guests. It faces Bryant Park directly from Midtown Manhattan, which shapes the character of the stay more than any single amenity does. For a DreamWorks Water Park trip, this is honestly a New York City base rather than an on-site stay: American Dream and the Meadowlands sit across the Hudson, reached from here by NJ Transit bus, subway plus PATH, or a drive through the Lincoln or Holland Tunnel. Families traveling with toddlers or teens will find the neighbourhood itself does real work either side of the water park day, with restaurants, transit connections, and city sightseeing all close enough to fill a full day without ever touching a taxi. On balance, having Bryant Park directly outside the door is the single fact that defines this stay more than any room feature could.
- Bryant Park views
- Central Midtown
- Top-ranked reviews
Our take
This suits families who want Bryant Park itself as their front yard, with genuine Midtown convenience for transit toward the Meadowlands. It suits fewer travelers on a tight budget, since the park-facing rate runs at a premium. Book directly for the room configuration you need rather than relying on generic photos, since suite layouts vary more than star rating suggests across this list.
- ✓Use Bryant Park directly outside for an easy morning walk before your bus toward East Rutherford.
- ✓Book ahead for school holidays, since park-facing rooms are the first to sell out here.
- ✓Plan the New York Public Library for a quiet city-half activity with older kids.
Why we love it
- Directly across from Bryant Park
- Central Midtown address
- Room amenities across the board
- Consistently top-ranked guest reviews
Why guests love itI would pick the Bryant Park Hotel for a family that wants a central Midtown base facing Bryant Park. The four-star property is rated 9.1 out of 10 by guests, and the park views make it a pleasant place to return to after sightseeing. American Dream has no hotel of its own yet, so the DreamWorks Water Park day is a trip out to East Rutherford by bus, PATH or car. I would book it as a city stay, with one separate park day.