Editorial take
Who should book Residence Inn New York Downtown Manhattan/World Trade Center Area?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist Residence Inn New York Downtown Manhattan/World Trade Center Area for a practical reason: Families, longer stays, self-catering, Lower Manhattan sights. The name, star rating and lobby photos matter, but the real test is whether the location helps your days feel easier.
It is less compelling if you want atmosphere, nightlife or a midtown base. Before booking from the UK, compare the final price after taxes and property fees, check the exact room setup and make sure your airport arrival route is not needlessly awkward.
Location and map
Where is Residence Inn New York Downtown Manhattan/World Trade Center Area?
170 Broadway is in the Financial District a short walk from the World Trade Center site, with Battery Park and the Staten Island Ferry to the south.
Nearby
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory, the Oculus, Battery Park and Wall Street.
Closest subway
Fulton St, Cortlandt St and Chambers St
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why Residence Inn New York Downtown Manhattan/World Trade Center Area might feel special.
What it is known for
- The hotel occupies a restored building dating from 1903, so the exterior is considerably older than the fit-out suggests.
- Every unit is a suite with a kitchen, including a dishwasher, oven, toaster, microwave and fridge, which puts it well beyond the usual hotel kitchenette.
- Breakfast is included, which for a family of four in Lower Manhattan is a meaningful daily saving.
New York moments
- The location is a few minutes from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory, the Oculus and the Statue of Liberty ferry terminal at Battery Park.
On screen
- The surrounding area carries the landmarks; this is a practical hotel rather than a notable building.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
Is the Financial District good for families?
It works well: the 9/11 Memorial, One World Observatory and the ferries are walkable, and evenings are quiet. The trade is that there is less street life than Midtown or downtown proper.
How good are the kitchens?
Better than most hotel kitchenettes, with a dishwasher, oven and hob rather than just a microwave and fridge. For a week with children that changes what the trip costs.
Booking checklist
Check these before you reserve.
Total price
Look beyond the nightly rate. Check taxes, destination fees, breakfast and cancellation.
Room layout
For New York, room size, bathroom privacy, bed type and storage can matter more than star rating.
Arrival route
Match the hotel to your airport, luggage and arrival time, especially after an overnight UK flight.
Sources and update notes
Last updated: 17 August 2026. Hotel rates, fees, rules and transport details can change.