Hotels Near NYU
New York University, in the heart of Greenwich Village in Manhattan, has its main buildings at the Washington Square campus, but other campus buildings are scattered around New York City. With over 40,000 students, NYU has dorms on Wall Street and in the East Village. A limited number of hotels are located in the immediate NYU vicinity, so you may need to leave Greenwich Village, but you can still find several within walking distance of the university.
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Washington Square Hotel
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The Art Deco Washington Square Hotel, on Washington Square Park, is steps from NYU and hundreds of restaurants and shops. On-site, try the New York Bistro, North Square Restaurant and Lounge. The smoke-free boutique hotel offers free Wi-Fi and Continental breakfast. Exercise in the fitness center or run in the park, where several playgrounds keep kids occupied. Rooms have pillow-top mattresses, plush robes and state-of-the-art electronics.
Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC Hotel
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The Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC Hotel, just past the border of the West Village, is about 14 blocks from NYU. Stroll the Highline, an elevated park opened in 2009, or nearby galleries, restaurants and boutiques. But you may not want to leave the luxury boutique hotel, which boasts a heated outdoor rooftop pool plus a destination bar and restaurant. Relax at Exhale, the full-service spa, exercise at the state-of-the-art fitness center or borrow one of the free bicycles to tool around the city. The family-friendly and pet-friendly hotel has many free amenities for small guests, whether furry or human.
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Holiday Inn SoHo Downtown
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The Holiday Inn SoHo Downtown, on Lafayette Street, is about six blocks from Washington Square Park. Eat at the on-site American restaurant, The Lafayette Grill, or head to Mulberry Street for Italian food. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness center and a business center. Shop at the only United States branch of the Japanese retailer Uniqlo, or the first state-side location of the British brand Topshop. Higher-end choices include Prada, Chanel, and Marc Jacobs.
W New York Union Square
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W New York Union Square, just six blocks from Washington Square, is across from Union Square park, with a large farmers' market, several playgrounds and seasonal craft markets. The pet-friendly hotel will transport you around the city for free in a luxury SUV. Print your boarding pass at the FareWell kiosk, exercise at the state-of-the-art Sweat Fitness Center, eat at Todd English's Olives New York, or have a drink at the Living Room Lounge or Underbar.
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